Badlands Highway 240 Loop Road

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The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil …

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Mar 5, 2025
Amazing, beautiful, a must see! We dive down the highway to enter at the entrance by Interior. That was we drove the park road back to the town of Wall where we were staying. We had our small dog w…Full review by 6infamily
Feb 21, 2025
The badlands national park in the snow was absolutely phenomenal!!! It’s a must see!! We took our kids and they were in awe! If you’re debating on going just do it!Full review by Chrissy W
Oct 24, 2024
We didn't expect to love this nearly as much as we did. It is truly remarkable - so beautiful! And we saw bison, rams, prairie dogs, birds... It was an experience we will never forget and highly re…Full review by Lori C

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Is my goal the neighbor passport good in badlands?
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Is my golden eagle passport valid in badlands National Park?
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Answer by Roger S · May 10, 2023
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Are the views on Loop Road mainly to the south or the north?
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Coming into the park from Wall has the highest ground and the best sweeping overlook views. As you head south towards the visitor center the views become more diverse- prairie, rock …
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Coming into the park from Wall has the highest ground and the best sweeping overlook views. As you head south towards the visitor center the views become more diverse- prairie, rock formations, and a few sweeping overlooks blended together. Depends on what kind of views you are looking for
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Answer by Jonathan K · Jun 22, 2021
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Hi Casey. I am planning on a trip to Idaho from MIchigan the first week of September. I pull a 30 foot travel trailer with a …
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Hi Casey. I am planning on a trip to Idaho from MIchigan the first week of September. I pull a 30 foot travel trailer with a full size van. Is the loop going to be do able with my rig, or should I park the trailer somewhere before I attempt it? Did you see any other travel trailers on the loop? Thanks for your time.
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Loop is paved and fine for trailers
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Can we take a 35 ft 5th wheel on the loop?
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There’s room to drive with it, but some of the pull offs won’t be big enough to accommodate it.
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