Badlands National Park
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Camp Near Badlands National Park in the Southwest corner of South Dakota

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Visiting Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park in South Dakota has a mixture of rugged geologic formations and preserved fossils and mixed-grass prairies. With its unique features, other-worldly appearance, geologic history and fossil beds, there is much to explore and appreciate here so you may want to camp nearby for a few days! Whether you prefer to stay in an RV, tent or cabin accommodation, there are several KOA campgrounds in the Badlands National Park area that would be a great base camp to explore from. Whether you are coming from the east or west to visit the Badlands, there are nearby KOA locations on your way as well as a campground just four miles from the park's Interior Entrance.

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Badlands National Park

Experiencing Badlands National Park, in the Southwest corner of South Dakota

There are many things to do in Badlands National Park, which is divided into two units. You can take the Highway 240 Badlands Loop Road to explore the North Unit area of the park, where most of the pinnacles and spires are. Stop at the overlooks along the paved loop road to enjoy scenic views of the pinnacles and buttes. The Ben Reifel Visitor Center is a must-do stop on the east side of the park that offers information, ranger programs, exhibits, and a theater showing a park film. This visitor center also houses the fascinating Paleontology Lab, where visitors can observe paleontologists as they prepare fossils for display. Explore the easy and accessible Door Trail and Window Trail for views of the Badlands Wall. The Fossil Exhibit Trail is another easy, accessible boardwalk trail for viewing fossil exhibits. There are other hiking trails of moderate to strenuous difficulty in the North Unit of the park, including the Notch Trail, Castle Trail, Cliff Shelf, Medicine Root Loop and Saddle Pass.

Near the North Unit's Pinnacles Entrance into the park, you can take the gravel Sage Creek Ridge Road. This road encircles the Badlands Wilderness Area, where there is more wildlife. Stop to visit Roberts Prairie Dog Town to see the large and very entertaining prairie dog colony in action. You can often see the bison herd during your travels along this road. The Sage Creek Basin Overlook is along the road as well as the primitive Sage Creek Campground.

There are lots of attractions to visit near the park as well. Just north of the park is Wall, South Dakota, where you can visit the well-known Wall Drug Store tourist attraction. Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is close to the northeast entrance of the park. Wind Cave National Park, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore National Monument and Rapid City, South Dakota, are all just a short drive away from Badlands National Park so you may want to plan to stay for several days in the area while enjoying the amenities and conveniences available at a nearby KOA campground.

Things to Do and See in Badlands National ParK

Badlands Loop Road

Badlands Wall

Ben Reifel Visitor Center

Fossil Preparation Lab

Hiking Trails

Pinnacles Overlook

Roberts Prairie Dog Town

White River Visitor Center

Yellow Mounds Ooverlook

Fun Facts About Badlands National Park

Keep an eye out for scenery from the Badlands National Park Area featured in these films:

Armageddon

Dances with Wolves

Head of State (Mount Rushmore)

How the West was Won (Custer State Park)

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Starship Troopers

Nearby Attractions to Badlands National Park

Black Hills National Forest

Custer State Park

Deadwood, South Dakota

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

National Grasslands Visitor Center

Sturgis, South Dakota

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Wall Drug Store

Wind Cave National Park

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KOA Campgrounds Near Badlands National Park

With over 500 KOA campgrounds in the United States and Canada, you'll find 2 KOA campgrounds near Badlands National Park.

Badlands / White River KOA Holiday

20720 SD Highway 44, Interior, South Dakota

Camping near Badlands National Park At The Badlands / White River KOA Holiday

Welcome to the Oasis of the Badlands! We are opening on time this season. New WiFi: get password from campground store.

This remote and beautiful KOA is just 4 miles from Badlands National Park. The rugged beauty of the Badlands includes a rich fossil bed and the nation's largest protected mixed-grass prairie, where you'll find bison, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, mule deer and prairie dogs. Some of the darkest skies in North America await stargazers, and opportunities for photography and hiking abound. The campground is in a quiet rural setting with hundreds of large shade trees beside the White River.

The store is open to guests May 1 thru Oct 1. We have all the usual amenities, including RV supplies, groceries and gifts. Please use hand sanitizer in the store before touching merchandise.
The cookshack is open for breakfast and dinner from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
We request guests use bath facilities in their RVs, if available, to minimize traffic on the bath houses, Thank you for your consideration.
Our swimming pool is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

If you need to cancel, please call the campground directly. 605-433-5337. We need at least 48 hours notice to issue you a refund, additional time as noted here: RVs/tent sites 48 hours during regular season, 72 hours for holiday periods and the Sturgis Rally. Accommodations: 1 week for refund during regular season, 2 weeks for holiday periods and the Sturgis Rally. Email notification is not acceptable, you must call the campground. There is at least a $10 cancellation fee for most canceled reservations.

Max pull thru: 120 feet. Your hosts: Bob & Karen Brown.

Badlands / White River KOA Holiday

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Open April 30 to September 30 More Details

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I stayed for 2 days at the end of September. It wasn't very crowded as it was the last week of their season. The staff was friendly and the bathroom/showers were very clean. Nice place.
October, 13, 2021, Tent Camper

Very welcoming! Beautiful scenery!! Will teturn
October, 12, 2021, RV Camper

Wonderful place to stay to access the Badlands. Park is kept clean and has a nice pool. Even though we didn’t use any other facilities, everything looked well-kept. I just wish we could’ve seen the river, but since they haven’t had enough rain the river is very low and the vegetation around the shoreline is very dense. Would definitely go back.
October, 11, 2021, RV Camper

A LITTLE HARD TO FIND BUT AN EXCELLENT CAMPGROUND. NICE FRIENDLY STAFF. NICE SIZE SITES. CLEAN. GREAT LOCATION.
October, 10, 2021, RV Camper

Nice Campground A+++++ facitity
October, 09, 2021, RV Camper

Camping at Badlands / White River KOA Holiday

This new pool was installed in the spring of 2017. It stays warm all season with its dark color and night time cover. Open 10 AM until 1/2 hour before store closes.

We know what you want when you climb off the saddle. Come in to the office and we will get you all set up!

Our pet park is a big hit with our 4 legged kampers

The best part about bird watching on the White River: your campsite is just a short walk away.

Our cottages, also called Deluxe cabins, have indoor plumbing. No need to run to the bath house in the dark! Some of our deluxe cabins sleep as many as six people. Linen packages can be rented: $20/two people, $10/one person.

Yet another end to a perfect day in the badlands

Make your own memories in an authentic tipi. Beautifully furnished with solar powered LED lighting, futons and more.

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* The directions provided are estimated, please confirm directions to and from the KOA to your destination.

Badlands / White River KOA Holiday Amenities

50 Max Amp
120' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Pool (6/23 - 9/8)
Snack Bar
Propane
Mini Golf
Firewood
Pavilion
Bike Rentals
KampK9^®

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Open April 30 to September 30

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Check-in: 1:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am

Contact

Reserve: 800-562-3897

Info: 605-433-5337

Email: badlandskoadesk@gmail.com

20720 SD Highway 44

use coordinates for GPS: N 43.6918670000, W-101.931283, not the street address

Interior, SD 57750

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Rapid City / Black Hills KOA Holiday

3010 East Highway 44, Rapid City, South Dakota

Camping near Badlands National Park At The Rapid City / Black Hills KOA Holiday

With easy access from I-90, this KOA is in Rapid City, the gateway community to the Black Hills. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park and Deadwood are within an hour's drive. Campers enjoy the convenience of heading into the Black Hills to see the sights while staying here as their destination or as a stop on the way to Yellowstone National Park. Relax in a Camping Cabin, Deluxe Cabin or big-rig Pull-Thru RV Site. Enjoy amenities and activities such as s'mores parties and watermelon feeds (in season). Fill up on all-you-can-eat pancakes before heading to the hills to bike, hike or sightsee. At KOA, sign up for a guided tour or rent a car. You're close to five national parks! Have fun in the large heated pool and hot tub. Two playgrounds and a giant checkers/chess set provide plenty of family fun. Fido will love the Kamp K9 dog park. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 100 feet. Your hosts: Recreational Adventures Co.

Rapid City / Black Hills KOA Holiday

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Open April 15 to October 15 More Details

The campground and bathrooms were clean. The showers had plenty of hot water. The staff was friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the camp breakfasts. It was convenient to have someone else cook and the pancakes were really good. The location was very convenient for exploring all the things South Dakota has to offer.
October, 13, 2021, RV Camper

I was nervous about staying in the cabins, but they were very clean and met my expectations! We will definitely stay in the cabins again.
October, 13, 2021, Cabin Camper

Very nice campground, clean, grounds well maintained. Staff very friendly and helpful. We would come back again, and recommend to others
October, 13, 2021, RV Camper

Nice the first couple of days to see local attractions with great weather leaving day stunk it was rainy and cold! Winters coming!
October, 13, 2021, RV Camper

Was expecting a rustic cabin, and not air/heat and electricity! The beds were comfortable, it was perfect! Loved it.
October, 13, 2021, Cabin Camper