This backpacking trip was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it. In less than 24 hours, we were able to drive from Rapid City to the Badlands, backpack to our camping spot, enjoy an evening with no one around us, and return to Rapid City.
What we love about Badlands National Park
There are multiple hikes that begin just a few steps outside of your car. A whole different world is easily accessible so you can be running free and climbing the spires within minutes, or you can go visit more remote areas of the park and really experience the solitude of the park. Whatever your plans, you won’t regret taking the time to see the Badlands of South Dakota.