Badlands · July
Badlands in July
July is the busiest time to visit Badlands — busier than June, busier than August.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 100% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
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
Visitation
Typical July visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
July weather
- Avg high
- —
- Avg low
- —
- Precipitation
- 2.3"
- Sunrise
- 4:22 AM
- Sunset
- 7:29 PM
- Daylight
- 15.1h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, WASTA 21.6 SSW, SD US
This week
7-day forecast for Badlands
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Overcast | 96°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
What's open
Badlands in July: access
The park is open to visitors all year with the exception of weather closures.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
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
Context
Badlands crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in July
FAQ
Badlands in July
How busy is Badlands in July?
July rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Badlands National Park — about 100% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 238,683.
What is the weather like at Badlands in July?
In July, Badlands averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 2.3 inches of precipitation.