The TOP 8 Things to Do at Badlands National Park | Best Hikes, Views, and Drives

You don’t want to miss these top things to do in Badlands National Park! With amazing hikes and gorgeous views, this park has something for everyone!
If you’re a first-time visitor looking to experience the best of Badlands National Park, you’ve come to the right place. My name is Ash, and I’ve been to Badlands many times - I can’t wait to show you around!
00:00 Introduction to Badlands National Park
01:18 The Notch Trail
03:42 Roberts Prairie Dog Town
05:21 Panorama Point
06:44 Cliff Shelf Nature Trail
08:11 Yellow Mounds Overlook
09:29 Saddle Pass
11:43 Pinnacles Overlook
12:46 The Door Trail
14:39 Wall Drug
15:27 Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
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[@bonniefinley3875]

You’re always spot on, Ash, and I wish I had seen this video six years ago! The Saddle Pass trail is indeed very slick on the way down, and in fact is the only NP where I’ve ever broken a bone (I shattered my ankle there and had to be rescued by wonderful rangers and volunteers). Such amazing advice, as usual!

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Oh my gosh, that's crazy! I am not very sure-footed, so I let John do that one on his own. The first time I tried, I could tell I was not going to make it very far up haha

[@pahoua3000]

I love how you point out where each area is located on the map. You're also very informative on each area you speak of. Thank you for this video.

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Thanks!

[@marieb4]

Super valuable! Thank you so much! 😊

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@trishaking3690]

Thanks so much!!!

[@DirtInMyShoes]

You're welcome!

[@janetswope5695]

Absolutely love the name of your channel…so clever! 👟

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Thanks!

[@TalkingHands308]

So many national parks, so little time!

[@DirtInMyShoes]

I know, and you'll want to keep going back to the ones you've already been to as well haha!

[@TalkingHands308]

@@DirtInMyShoes So true! 😭

[@user-kb3he7uj1b]

Devil's Tower in WY is not very far away and definitely worth the drive as well.

[@DirtInMyShoes]

Yes, my Badlands Itinerary includes Devils Tower as well!

[@Darudebwoy337]

You mentioned in another video you can hike anywhere. Can you tent camp anywhere? If not, what is the best area to primitive camp? Or motorcycle camp? I’m going this June and definitely prefer primitive camping. Thank you!

[@DirtInMyShoes]

No, you can't tent camp anywhere. I like to use the Campendium website to find camping options near the parks. There are some good free options just outside of the park :)

[@AlanEoff]

If you only had time to choose between Badlands or Custer, which would it be? I have a 9 year old daughter if that makes a difference.

[@DirtInMyShoes]

What a choice! I'm a national park junkie, so Badlands -- you can hike, look for fossils, and visit Wall Drug. But if you're wanting a more traditional Black Hills experience, Custer has mountain hiking, swimming/floating, more restaurants and gift shops, etc.