Burns Basin Overlook

Many overlooks in the park have accessible boardwalks to provide views for all visitors.

NPS Photo / Serena Rosales

Quick Facts

Location:

Wall, SD

Significance:

With expansive views, this site overlooks the old homestead of Wilson Burns, a sheep farmer in the area.

Amenities

5 listed

Accessible Sites, Benches/Seating, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Scenic View/Photo Spot

This overlook is named after the homestead of Wilson Burns, who raised sheep in the basin during the early 20th century. A freshwater spring was a rare commodity that kept this operation going. Now wells must be dug a few thousand feet deep.