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Badlands Hotel and Campground

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Badlands National Park

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Travelers find a garden oasis at Badlands Hotel and Campground in South Dakota's wilderness. With a playground, library, and ChuckWagon Grill serving breakfast, it's perfect for connecting with nature. Staff members are consistently praised for their welcoming hospitality.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Heating
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
900 SD Highway 377, Interior, SD, 57750

What's nearby

  • Badlands National Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Badlands Wall - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Ben Reifel Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Notch Trailhead - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Northeast Entrance Badlands - 18 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Pass Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wagon Wheel Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lulu’s Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Belvidere Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nightly Walk Around Town - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Badlands Hotel and Campground

Motel near Badlands National Park
At Badlands Hotel and Campground, you can look forward to a corner/local shop, shopping on-site and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Badlands Hotel and Campground have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 13 October and 26 April.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00, per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Badlands Budget Host Hotel
Budget Host Badlands
Badlands Budget Host Hotel Interior
Badlands Motel Campground Interior
Badlands Motel Campground
Badlands Motel Campground
Badlands Campground Interior
Badlands Hotel and Campground Motel
Badlands Hotel and Campground Interior
Badlands Hotel and Campground Motel Interior

Frequently asked questions

Is Badlands Hotel and Campground pet-friendly?

Yes, Badlands Hotel and Campground allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay and a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Badlands Hotel and Campground?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Badlands Hotel and Campground?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Badlands Hotel and Campground?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Badlands Hotel and Campground located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Sage Creek Wilderness Area and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Badlands National Park. Badlands Wall and Ben Reifel Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Badlands Hotel and Campground Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, our room was a nice size and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location close to the national park, staff is wonderful and our room is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay very close to park entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was wonderful , bed comfy , room as expected- very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

We loved our stay here. Great room . Fabulous authentic place . Dinner at Wagon Wheel (not to be missed, especially if you get to chat with Jerry the owner ). It’s a one horse town and we loved it the more because of that . Plus the Badlands are like nothing else on Earth
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debanjali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, convenience, beautiful ambiance, great stay in the woods
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and basic motel immediately outside the Badlands Park entrance so it was very convenient and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Location is great for the Badlands loop. The manager is a friendly person, gave us some good suggestions for eating in the area. Good value for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

randy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did not stay there, pool was collapsed, The area looked like a dive. We drove on into wall south dakota to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right inside the national park with beautiful surroundings, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. It is close to the entrance into The Badlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Great location for one night in the Badlands. Definitely older and not somewhere I would stay for a long time but worked well for iur family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Bedding stained. Run down building. No food options really. Nice enough staff. Good ac.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient access to Badlands. Comfortable and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Marlin

Disliked: Staff & service
This is a minimally maintained property in just functional condition. The most disappointing part is that we left a phone charger in the room, but they supposedly didn't find it while cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel! We stayed here for 1 night while traveling to the Badlands. Proximity to the national park is incredible, the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and I’d highly recommend staying here! Very budget friendly and you definitely get a great deal :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, this place is on the older side but it’s exactly what you might expect from a hotel/campground. It’s quiet, clean and literally just outside of the park entrance. I would definitely stay here again. (Pool is not in service and we could not get tv to work, but we were here for Badlands anyway.)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Salvatore

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good location near park entrance. property not mainlined. flies infestation. toilet too low (children) unconfortable for an older person.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

YMMV - close to eastern side of Badlands NP.

Tiny window AC that could barely keep up with heat from outside and was noisy. Bathroom shower still had hair in drain from prior guest. Convenient spot to explore eastern side of Badlands NP was redeeming quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an awesome spot for exploring the Badlands. Everything was clean. The space was warm. The store on the property was great. And the location was perfect! Plan to stay more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is nothing fancy or extravagant about our stay here. The town has a population of about 94 (more if you count the campers that stay here. The surrounding Badlands made the stay here worth it. My only issue was that I couldn't get a single picture that could capture what I was looking at.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place but stained sinkin bathroom, not enough electric sockets and service in cafe very slow. Also pool closed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is great and desk staff are friendly and helpful. The room and bathroom is worn and dated. The regular beds were comfortable but the pull out soda bed needs to be replaced as I could feel the support wires through the mattress. Good supply of toiletries and appreciated the regular and decaf coffee oprions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jerrold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent if you are only using room to sleep

We booked the room because we liked how close it was to the national park. The room seemed to be kinda run down. I know they are in the process of updating their rooms so we may have gotten one that was not updated. The beds were extremely uncomfortable and the water pressure in the bathroom was poor. The people running the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. The town is extremely small so plan accordingly. The only restaurants near by are bars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025