Important Park Safety Notice
Many Park operations (e.g. visitor centers, campgrounds, and other facilities and activities) may be altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some facilities may be closed to the public, while others will have adjusted hours and seasons. The details below apply to trip planners for 2022. Please check back as this information will be updated periodically.
Visitor Center Facilities (updated 9-26-2022)
North Unit – Ben Reifel Visitor Center
GPS Address: 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, SD
Status: Open
Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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All roads and trails are open.
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All campgrounds are open; Cedar Pass Campground is still operating on a winter schedule and only the group loop is open. For more information about Cedar Pass Campground, please call (605) 433-5460.
South Unit – White River Visitor Center
GPS Address: 2734 BIA 2, Porcupine, SD
Status: Closed for the season after 8-21-2022
Hours of Operation: Closed for the season
Mask Requirements (updated 6-30-2022)
Badlands National Park is closely monitoring and will adjust signage according to community transmissions levels and masking requirements. Additional details are available below and at www.nps.gov/coronavirus or by calling the Ben Reifel Visitor Center front desk at (605) 433-5241 between the hours of 9AM-5PM, 7 days a week.
As of 6/30/2022, community transmission levels are MEDIUM in Pennington County, therefore masks are RECOMMENDED inside federal facilities, regardless of vaccination status.
In areas the CDC identifies as a high COVID-19 community level, masks are required for everyone in all NPS buildings, regardless of vaccination status. In most low and medium COVID-19 community level areas, masks are optional, but visitors should follow signs and instructions from park staff and volunteers. Visitors and employees are always welcome to wear a mask if it makes them more comfortable.
