Badlands map from the park brochures

This is the main Badlands map from the official brochure, showing both the north and south unit of the park. Click the image to view a full size map or download the PDF.

This is a detail map of the Cedar Pass area in Badlands, showing the main visitor center and most popular trails. Click the image to view a full size map or download the PDF.

This is a regional Badlands National Park map, showing the area roads and nearby parks like Mount Rushmore and Wind Cave. Click the image to view a full size map or download the PDF.

Badlands trail map

Badlands National Park unfortunately doesn’t have much in the way of free trail maps available. Instead, if you plan to do a decent amount of hiking, you’ll want a National Geographic Trails Illustrated map. Not only does it show the roads and overlooks in more detail, but it also has all the hiking trails and GPS coordinates of major locations. For about $15, it’s a good investment both for safety and peace of mind.

Badlands bike maps

Here is a Badlands bike map of the Sage Creek Loop, following both paved and unpaved roads including the Sage Creek Rim Road. A text description of the route is also included for clarity.

This is a bike map of the Northeast Loop, including descriptions of a 27-mile and 17-mile route you can follow from the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. Both routes explore north from the visitor center.

Badlands campground map

This is a map of the Cedar Pass Campground in Badlands National Park. It shows each of the different campsite loops, as well as water, restrooms, amphitheater, parking, and trails.

Badlands lodging map

The nearest town with lodging options to Badlands is Wall; to the right you can open an Expedia interactive lodging map that shows the Wall hotel locations. If you’re looking to stay a bit closer to the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore, you could also consider Rapid City, further to the west. Check out Expedia’s top-rated Rapid City area lodging to compare photos, reviews, and prices for your different options.

Badlands geologic maps

Here’s a Badlands geologic map that focuses on the main northeast area of the park, where most visitor services and facilities are located (and where you’re most likely to spend time on your visit).

This Badlands west geologic map shows the area (shockingly) to the west of the previous map above, featuring tons and tons of Pierre Shale, which was originally deposited underwater.

The Badlands south geologic map includes the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation lands as well as the southern part of the national park, which receives much fewer visitors than the areas north.

Badlands vegetation map

This is a Badlands vegetation map, labeling the various vegetation types found in Badlands National Park and in the surrounding area. Yes, it’s a lot of brush and shrubs!

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