Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00
Badlands National Park charges an entrance fee. No cash is accepted. Credit/debit card only. You may purchase a 7-day pass valid at only Badlands National Park privately or commercially. Private passes (private vehicle, motorcycle, or individual) can be purchased on recreation.gov or on-site, at one of the 3 entrance stations (Northeast, Pinnacles, or Interior). Commercial passes (sedan, van, minibus, or motorcoach) must be purchased on-site at one of the entrance stations.
If you are visiting other federal recreation areas consider purchasing an Interagency Pass (Annual, Senior, Access, Military, etc.) when you arrive at the park.
If you already hold one of the accepted entrance passes you do not need to purchase any of the 7-day passes.
Site Passes purchased on Recreation.gov are non-refundable and non-transferable. Only purchase this Badlands National Park Site Pass if you do not plan to use another pass to cover the entrance fee.
Fee covers the entry of a private vehicle and its occupants for 7 days In-person Purchase Locations
Fee covers the entry of a motorcycle and its occupants for 7 days In-person Purchase Locations
Fee covers the entry of an individual that is hiking, bicycling, etc... for 7 days In-person Purchase Locations
For Organizations & BusinessesCommercial sedan, 1 to 6 passenger capacity. $25 plus $15 per person - 7 days for Original Manifest In-person Purchase Locations
Commercial van, 7 to 15 passenger capacity; $50 - 7 days for Original Manifest In-person Purchase Locations
Minibus, 16 to 25 passenger capacity; $60 - 7 days for Original Manifest In-person Purchase Locations
Motorcoach, 26 or more passenger capacity; $150 - 7 days for Original Manifest In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 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. In-person Purchase Locations
2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
Badlands National Park Passes Available OnlineBadlands National Park charges an entrance fee. You may purchase a 7-day pass valid at only Badlands National Park by selecting from the choices (Private Vehicle, Motorcycle, or Individual).
Site Passes purchased on Recreation.gov are non-refundable and non-transferable. Only purchase this Badlands National Park Site Pass if you do not plan to use another pass to cover the entrance fee. For more information on fees, passes and the park: www.nps.gov/BADL/planyourvisit/fees.htm Park PassesFee Waivers for Educational Groups Educational fee waivers should be submitted to badl_permits@nps.gov. |
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Last updated: June 20, 2023