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Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
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
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store or by phone: 1-888-275-8747, extension 1. Hours of operation are 8 am to 4 pm Mountain Time. 2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
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: February 27, 2024