Badlands National Park Overview
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.
Entrance Fees
| Volunteer Pass - $0 |
| Volunteers with 250 service hours with federal agencies that participate in the Interagency Pass Program. |
| Access Pass - $0 |
| U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship. |
| 4th Grade Pass - $0 |
| Provides the same benefits as the American the Beautiful pass, but issued to 4th Graders as part of the Every Kid Outdoors program. |
| Individual (Hiking, Bicycling, etc...) - $15 |
| Fee covers the entry of an individual that is hiking, bicycling, etc... for 7 days |
| Entrance - Per Person - $15 |
| Fee covers the entry of an individual that is hiking, bicycling, etc... for 7 days |
| Annual Senior Pass - $20 |
| Available for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship. Valid for a period of one year from date of purchase. |
| Commercial Sedan, 1 to 6 passenger capacity - $25 |
| Commercial sedan, 1 to 6 passenger capacity. $25 plus $10 per person - 7 days for Original Manifest |
| Entrance - Motorcycle - $25 |
| Fee covers the entry of a motorcycle and its occupants for 7 days |
| Motorcycle - $25 |
| Fee covers the entry of a motorcycle and its occupants for 7 days |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan - $25 |
| Commercial sedan, 1 to 6 passenger capacity. $25 plus $15 per person - 7 days for Original Manifest |
| Private Vehicle - $30 |
| Fee covers the entry of a private vehicle and its occupants for 7 days |
| Entrance - Private Vehicle - $30 |
| Fee covers the entry of a private vehicle and its occupants for 7 days |
| Commercial Van, 7 to 15 passenger capacity - $50 |
| Commercial van, 7 to 15 passenger capacity; $50 - 7 days for Original Manifest |
| Commercial Entrance - Van - $50 |
| Commercial van, 7 to 15 passenger capacity; $50 - 7 days for Original Manifest |
| Badlands National Park Annual Pass - $55 |
| This pass admits a single, private, non commercial vehicle and its occupants into the park. This pass does not include camping or give any type of discount at stores inside the park. Valid for one year from month of purchase. |
| Annual Entrance - Park - $55 |
| This pass admits a single, private, non commercial vehicle and its occupants into the park. This pass does not include camping or give any type of discount at stores inside the park. Valid for one year from month of purchase. |
| Commercial Minibus, 16 to 25 passenger capacity - $60 |
| Minibus, 16 to 25 passenger capacity; $60 - 7 days for Original Manifest |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus - $60 |
| Minibus, 16 to 25 passenger capacity; $60 - 7 days for Original Manifest |
| Annual Pass - $80 |
| The American the Beautiful pass provides access to more than 2,000 recreation areas managed by five Federal agencies, with up to 100% of the proceeds being used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services. |
| Lifetime Senior Pass - $80 |
| Available for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship. |
| Commercial Motorcoach, 26 or more passenger capacity - $150 |
| Motorcoach, 26 or more passenger capacity; $150 - 7 days for Original Manifest |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach - $150 |
| Motorcoach, 26 or more passenger capacity; $150 - 7 days for Original Manifest |