Badlands National Park Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How were the Badlands Formed?
A: Millions of years of deposits from oceans, rivers, volcanic ash, and erosion of the Black Hills. The land lifted up, and now it erodes into ravines, coulees, peaks, pinnacles, spires, toadstools and other amazing features.
A: Millions of years of deposits from oceans, rivers, volcanic ash, and erosion of the Black Hills. The land lifted up, and now it erodes into ravines, coulees, peaks, pinnacles, spires, toadstools and other amazing features.
Q: How big is Badlands National Park?
A: Badlands National Park is 244,000 acres, making it one of the smaller National Parks in the United States.
A: Badlands National Park is 244,000 acres, making it one of the smaller National Parks in the United States.
Q: What animals are in the Badlands?
A: Bison, Bighorn Sheep, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, Badgers, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Foxes, the Black-Footed Ferret and around 175 species of birds.
A: Bison, Bighorn Sheep, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, Badgers, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Foxes, the Black-Footed Ferret and around 175 species of birds.
Q: How much does it cost to enter Badlands National Park?
A: $30 per vehicle; the pass is good for 7 days. You can purchase an Annual Pass to all the National Parks for $80. Park entrance fees and passes can be purchased at the gate or a kiosk at the Visitors Center.
A: $30 per vehicle; the pass is good for 7 days. You can purchase an Annual Pass to all the National Parks for $80. Park entrance fees and passes can be purchased at the gate or a kiosk at the Visitors Center.
Q: How many miles is the Badlands Loop?
A: 39 miles. Keep in mind this is for visiting the Northern Unit of the Badlands. There are many other places to go, and days if not weeks, could be spent in the park.
A: 39 miles. Keep in mind this is for visiting the Northern Unit of the Badlands. There are many other places to go, and days if not weeks, could be spent in the park.
Q: How long does it take to drive through the Badlands?
A: The Badlands Loop Road takes a little over an hour to drive through without stopping.
A: The Badlands Loop Road takes a little over an hour to drive through without stopping.
Q: How busy is Badlands National Park?
A: Compared to other National Parks, it is not nearly as busy. That means its quiet, less crowded and more enjoyable.
A: Compared to other National Parks, it is not nearly as busy. That means its quiet, less crowded and more enjoyable.
Q: How far are the Badlands from Mount Rushmore?
A: 75 miles, or about 1 1/2 hours driving time.
A: 75 miles, or about 1 1/2 hours driving time.
Q: Are the Badlands Dangerous?
A: No, but with any National Park that contains wildlife, there are rules. The same goes for hiking. If the rules are followed, you'll have a wonderful time!.
A: No, but with any National Park that contains wildlife, there are rules. The same goes for hiking. If the rules are followed, you'll have a wonderful time!.
Q: What time zone is Badlands National Park in?
A: Badlands National Park is located in the Mountain Time Zone.
A: Badlands National Park is located in the Mountain Time Zone.
Q: Where to fly into for Badlands National Park?
A: The easiest place to fly into is Rapid City Regional Airport.
A: The easiest place to fly into is Rapid City Regional Airport.
Q: What to bring into the Badlands?
A: Water, electrolytes, sunscreen, layers, binoculars, camera, and an offline map.
A: Water, electrolytes, sunscreen, layers, binoculars, camera, and an offline map.
Q: How far is Wall Drug from Badlands National Park?
A: 8 Miles. Wall Drug is one of the best places to stop before entering the park.
A: 8 Miles. Wall Drug is one of the best places to stop before entering the park.
Q: When did the Badlands become a National Park?
A: In 1978. The Badlands first became a National Monument in 1939 before becoming a National Park
A: In 1978. The Badlands first became a National Monument in 1939 before becoming a National Park
Q: Are there wolves in Badlands National Park?
A: No, Badlands National Park has no wolves. Little brother Coyote still remains.
A: No, Badlands National Park has no wolves. Little brother Coyote still remains.
Q: Are the Badlands in North or South Dakota?
A: "The Badlands" is in South Dakota. North Dakota has badlands, but the capital "B" and official Badlands belong to South Dakota.
A: "The Badlands" is in South Dakota. North Dakota has badlands, but the capital "B" and official Badlands belong to South Dakota.
