National Park · SD
Badlands National Park
Badlands is quietest in January and February and busiest in July.
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Pick a month to visit Badlands
This week
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Overcast | 95°F | 61°F | 1% |
| Sat 11 | Clear | 99°F | 68°F | 9% |
| Sun 12 | Clear | 105°F | 72°F | 9% |
| Mon 13 | Clear | 105°F | 78°F | 1% |
| Tue 14 | Clear | 103°F | 77°F | 1% |
| Wed 15 | Clear | 103°F | 75°F | 2% |
| Thu 16 | Partly cloudy | 104°F | 77°F | 9% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
Weather
Monthly climate normals
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | 0.4" |
| February | — | — | 0.5" |
| March | — | — | 1.2" |
| April | — | — | 2.5" |
| May | — | — | 3.4" |
| June | — | — | 2.7" |
| July | — | — | 2.3" |
| August | — | — | 2.4" |
| September | — | — | 1.5" |
| October | — | — | 2.0" |
| November | — | — | 0.7" |
| December | — | — | 0.4" |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, WASTA 21.6 SSW, SD US
Know before you go
Fees & hours
- Entrance fee
- $30 — Fee covers the entry of a private vehicle and its occupants for 7 days
- Hours
- The park is open to visitors all year with the exception of weather closures.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- 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.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API