Place

Sage Creek Wilderness

Brown prairie grasses extend into the horizon with occasional cottonwoods under a blue sky.
There are no official trails within the wilderness area.

NPS Photo / Earl Perez-Foust

Quick Facts
Location:
Wall, SD
Significance:
The is one of the largest areas of preserved mixed-grass prairie left in the United States.

Scenic View/Photo Spot

In this area, most of the badlands formations have eroded away, and the underlying Cretaceous sediments are more suitable for soil development for the grasslands. Trails are visible throughout this area, but they are not developed or maintained by the park. These are game trails made by bison. You are free to explore the area using these trails, but please maintain good safety practices if bison are in the area.

Badlands National Park

Last updated: December 16, 2020