Badlands National Park
Closure Caution See 2 current alerts
Current alerts (2)
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Closure
Notch Trail Closure for Repairs
Notch Trail and all areas within 100’ of the designated trail closed while park staff are repairing the section of the Notch trail ladder that has become a safety hazard for hikers.
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Caution
Navigation
Do not rely on GPS digital navigation systems to find your way to Badlands National Park. Please note that the Visitor Center at 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior SD 57750 is located just off I-90.
Hours
Badlands National Park
| Every day | All Day |
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The park is open to visitors all year with the exception of weather closures.
Visitor centers
Ben Reifel Visitor Center Today: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Ben Reifel Visitor Center
Today: 9:00AM - 4:00PM (Winter Hours, Sep 27 – May 3)
Usual hours
| Every day | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
Hours vary depending on season. Be sure to scroll further down to view hours
White River Visitor Center Closed today
White River Visitor Center
Today: Closed (Off Season (late September - May), Sep 26 – May 22)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
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This visitor center is located on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and is only open seasonally.
2025 Summer season, the last day White River Visitor Center will be open is September 26.
About this park
The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.