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Park PlannerNational Park ServiceU.S. Department of InteriorBadlands Visitor GuideThe official newspaper ofBadlands National Park2019 Summer IssuePhoto by Joe Salvni, park staff 2010Welcome to Badlands National ParkThings to See and DoOn behalf of our National Park Service (NPS) staff, and our park partners the OglalaSioux Tribe, Forever Resorts’ Cedar Pass Lodge, and the Badlands Natural HistoryAssociation, welcome to Badlands National Park. Badlands is one of 418 areas inyour spectacular National Park System.Plan Your VisitLocated in the midst of the Northern Great Plains and named Mako Sica by theLakota people, Badlands National Park has 244,000 acres of spectacularlandscapes, native mixed grass prairie, a large variety of native wildlife, importantdeposits of protected fossils, wonderful skyscapes, and compelling human history.This park is certainly a national treasure.NPS PhotoNative people have roamed and hunted these lands for the last ten thousand years or more. Today, manyOglala Lakota people live near the park. The Oglala Sioux Tribal Government works closely with the NPS incooperatively managing the expansive South Unit of the park. If you are at the White River Visitor Center inthe South Unit, in addition to experiencing the park, consider visiting other interesting and importantplaces on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, such as Wounded Knee, the Oglala Lakota Historical Center nearKyle, the Pine Ridge Chamber of Commerce near Kyle with its exhibits, and the Heritage Center at the RedCloud Indian School. An overlook along the highway at Red Shirt Table provides a stunning vista into theheart of the Stronghold area of Badlands and west to the Black Hills. Inquire locally about road conditions,access, and services as you plan your visit to the South Unit and Pine Ridge Reservation. Drive the Highway 240 Loop Road (60 minutes). Take a side trip down Sage Creek Rim Road to Roberts Prairie Dog Town to seewildlife and experience spectacular views of the park (30 minutes). Hike a trail (see page 6 for a map of the trails that include descriptions,distances, and amount of time to allow). Attend the Night Sky Program, program listing on page 12 (60 minutes). Attend a ranger program. See program listing on page 12 (20 - 60 minutes). Stop by the Ben Reifel Visitor Center to watch the award winning park videoand tour the exhibits (30 - 60 minutes). Take in a sunrise or sunset. They can be viewed and/or photographed fromany of the overlooks or campgrounds located in the park (20 - 30 minutes). Stop by the White River Visitor Center (hours of operation on page 2)(45 minutes - 1 hour). Tour the South Unit of the park. Be sure to get permission from landownersbefore crossing private land (45 minutes - all day).Visit the nearby Minuteman Missile National Historic Site and the many other wonderful parks in the region.There are approximately twelve units of your national park system within a half day’s drive of Badlands. Onecould spend many days here and have a quintessential American experience.I strongly encourage you to get out at the many overlooks, take a hike, participate in Ranger led programs,attend an evening program in the park amphitheater, participate in a night sky program, stay longer thanyou intended, and immerse yourself in this world class park. And then come back again and do all thethings you didn’t get to this time! Thanks for being here, hope to see you out in the park.Follow us on:Michael D. PflaumPark SuperintendentRemember These Numbers . . .0The number of dogs andother pets allowed on thehiking trails and in thewilderness area. Look formore rules and regulationson page 3.7Number of days your vehicleentrance pass permits youto explore the Badlands.Stay a little longer!45Maximum speed limit onpark roads. Lower speedlimits are posted in heavytraffic areas.100Minimum distance in feet youshould keep from park wildlife. Any time an animal reactsto your presence, you are tooclose.IndexVisitor Facilities & Local Services.2Accessibility.2Rules, Regulations, & Safety .3Park Contact Information.3Horse Use.4Traveling Distances.4Paleontology & Geology.5Hiking & Weather.6Park Map.7Junior Rangers & Fees.8Exploring the South Unit.8Road Construction Information.8Badlands Natural History Assoc.9Federal Park Neighbors.10Superintendent’s Corner.11Prairie Dog Safety.11Ranger Programs.12Bison Safety.12
Quick Facts aboutBadlands National Park Established as a National Monument in1939 Redesignated Badlands National Parkin 1978 Acreage: 244,000 Wilderness: 64,250 acres Visitation: approximately one millionvisitors each year from all over theworldKey Resources: Largest expanse of protected prairieecosystem in the National Park system Considered one of the world’s richestmammal fossil beds 50% of Badlands National Park isco-managed with the Oglala LakotaNation, the eighth largest AmericanIndian Reservation in the United StatesVisitor FacilitiesBen Reifel Visitor CenterCedar Pass CampgroundLocated at park headquarters the BenReifel Visitor Center has severalinteractive exhibits, a 97 seat air conditionedtheater that shows the park film, Land ofStone and Light throughout the day, andrestroom facilities. Badlands Natural HistoryAssociation sells postcards, books, posters,and other educational materials. Open yearround.Located near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center,Cedar Pass Campground has 96 sites. Summercamping fees are 22 plus tax, per night percampsite for 2 people (no hook-ups) and 37plus tax for campsites with electrical hook-ups (2people). Winter camping fees are 15 plus tax pernight per campsite. Campsites and RV sites may bereserved in advance on line at:www.CedarPassLodge.com (if reservation is more than72 hours in advance) and has a fourteen day limit.Less than 72 hours is first come, first serve. Coldrunning water, flush toilets, covered picnic tables,coin operated showers, and trash containers areavailable during the summer. Covered picnic tables,and trash containers are available during the winter.A dump station is available for a 1.00 fee per use.Campground hosts are on duty during the summer toassist with registration and provide information. Lookfor them in the afternoon and early evenings at thecampground entrance booth. Open campfires arenot permitted.Hours of OperationApril 14 - May 258 a.m. - 5 p.m.May 26 - September 287 a.m. - 7 p.m.September 29 - October 268 a.m. - 5 p.m.October 27 - April 20208 a.m. - 4 p.m.Badlands National Park is in the MountainTime Zone.White River Visitor CenterLocated on the Pine RidgeReservation off Highway 27 and BIA2,thisvisitor center has exhibits, restrooms, Badlands National Park and the BuffaloGap National Grasslands are one of the and picnic tables.most successful reintroduction sitesfor the black-footed ferret, one of the Contact (605) 455-2878 for moreinformation. The White River Visitor Centerworld’s rarest mammals.is only open seasonally, for informationduring the off season please call parkKey Management Issues:headquarters at 605-433-5361. Visitor and employee safety Reduction of exotic plant species Protection of fossil resourcesHours of Operation Maintenance of park facilitiesMay 26 through October 27 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Preservation of over 50,000 artifactsand specimens in museum collectionsPicnic Areas Reintroduction of native wildlife(pictured below)Picnic tables are located atBigfoot Pass and Conata Picnic Areasin addition to tables at the Ben Reifel VisitorCenter and the White River Visitor Center.Black-footed Bigfoot Pass and Conata Picnic Areas doFerretnot have water available. Remember thatopen campfires are not permitted.Group Camping: Four campsites are available in theCedar Pass Campground for organized groups with adesignated leader. The nightly fee is 4.00 per personwith a minimum fee of 40.00. Advance reservationscan be made by contacting Sonya Michaels, GroupCamping Reservations at: 480-627-5308 orsmichaels@foreverresorts.comContact informationCedar Pass Lodge20681 Hwy 240Interior, SD 57750(605) 433-5460; fax (605) 433-5560Accessibility The Ben Reifel Visitor Center and White RiverVisitor Center are both accessible to wheelchairusers. The Fossil Exhibit Trail, Window Trail, andDoor Trail are accessible to wheelchair users. The Cedar Pass Campground has twoaccessible campsites. All campground restroomsare accessible. One group campsite is accessible. The Cedar Pass Lodge dining room and giftshop meet accessibility standards. Ask at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center about thelistening devices that can be used to aid inhearing the park film. A complete listing of accessible facilities isavailable at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center oronline at: http://www.nps.gov/badl/.Local ServicesPhoto by Randy Matchett, US Fishand Wildlife ServiceSwift FoxBighornSheepOpen year round, access to this campgroundmay be limited in winter and during the springrainy season due to road conditions. The Sage CreekRim Road is remote and unpaved. Recreational vehicleslarger than 18 feet in length are prohibited from theSage Creek Campground. The campground is currentlyfree and offers pit toilets and picnic tables. There is afourteen day limit. There is no water available.Generators and open campfires are notpermitted.Cedar Pass LodgeThe only lodging and restaurant in Badlands NationalPark, Cedar Pass Lodge provides guests to the park adistinctive collection of South Dakota and regionallymade gifts, Native American crafts, and jewelry, andoffers newly built cabins for overnightaccommodations in this unique destination.The cabins, built to Gold level LEEDs environmentalstandards, feature custom handmade furniture fromsustainably harvested beetle kill pine from the BlackHills. The furniture was hand crafted, including tabletops crafted from regionally reclaimed barn wood,bringing to life the artisanship of the small familyowned business that made them. Each cabin isequipped with energy efficient A/C and heat,refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, flatscreen TV,on demand hot water heater for shower, hair dryerand bamboo fiber towels.For additional information go to:www.CedarPassLodge.comor write: Cedar Pass Lodge20681 Hwy 240Interior, SD 57750(605) 433-5460 or fax (605) 433-5560Email: dreddest@cedarpasslodge.comGift Shop Hours of OperationApril 20 - April 30May 1 - May 23May 4 - September 1September 2 - September 30October 1 - October 278 a.m. - 5 p.m.8 a.m. - 7 p.m.7 a.m. - 9 p.m.8 a.m. - 7 p.m.8 a.m. - 5 p.m.The dining room closes 30 minutes before thegift shop.Coffee Shop Hours of OperationMay 22 - September 16 a.m. - 8 a.m. &6 p.m. - 8 p.m.National GrasslandsVisitor CenterGas Stations andConvenience Stores Cactus Flat Interior Kadoka PhilipRestaurantsDianeHargreaves.comSage Creek PrimitiveCampground Kadoka Philip Pine Ridge Pine Ridge Rapid City Wanblee Wall Rapid City WallKylePine Ridge AreaChamber Visitor CenterMotels and Campgrounds Cactus Flat Interior Kadoka PhilipPhoto by Teresa ZimmermanBisonHospitals and Clinics Kadoka PhilipPost OfficeDianeHargreaves.com2 Pine Ridge Rapid City Wall Interior Kadoka Philip Pine Ridge Rapid City Wall Rapid City Wanblee WallFor more information about these local communities, contact the Chambers ofCommerce or South Dakota Tourism.Kadoka ChamberPhilip ChamberPine Ridge ChamberRapid City ChamberWall ChamberSouth Dakota Tourism1-800-467-9217(605) 859-2645(605) 455-26851-800-487-3223(605) 279-2665(605) ll-badlands.comhttp://TravelSD.com
Rules and RegulationsYour SafetyRules of the Road Summer is hot and dry. Carry and drink one gallon ofwaterper person per day. The speed limit is 45 miles per hour, unless postedotherwise. Thunderstorms can produce lightning, hail, high winds,and tornadoes. During lightning storms, avoid lonetrees and high places. Return to your car, if possible. Seatbelts are required by federal law for allpassengers at all times. Be careful on cliff edges and on badlands formations,especially when surfaces are wet. When viewing wildlife drive cautiously and use pull outsto allow others to pass safely. Wear clothing and sunscreen to protect yourself fromthe sun. Keep vehicles on established roads. Do not park onthe grass. The underside of your vehicle can start aprairie fire. Wear sturdy boots or shoes to protect your feet fromcactus spines. Pedestrians have the right of way. Vehicles must stopfor pedestrians in crosswalks. It’s the law. Beware of rattlesnakes. They can be found throughoutthe park and are venomous. Rattlesnakes avoid the sunby coiling in cracks and crevices or staying in the thickgrasses. Wear closed toe leather shoes. Be carefulwhere you place your hands and feet. Gravel roads may be closed due to heavy rain or snow.They can become slick and impassable. Check with aranger at the visitor center Plan your trip carefully. Use the Badlands Visitor Guideto choose a trail within your abilities. Make informeddecisions and check with a ranger at the visitor center. Be careful when exploring buttes. The rock surface isvery unstable. Falls are the most common cause ofinjury in the park. Most people find that it is easier toclimb up rather than down. Cell phones will not work in most of the park. Yoursafety depends on your own good judgement, adequatepreparation, and constant attention. Winter weather can be very unpredictable. Sudden anddramatic weather changes are common. Check at thevisitor center for weather updates. Protect yourself - dress in layers, watch for changingweather conditions, and let someone know about yourtravel plans.Backcountry Camping & HikingBefore you venture into the backcountry or wilderness,there are some things you should know: It is recommended that you stay on designated trails inhigh use areas such as Fossil Exhibit and CliffShelf Nature Trails. Watch for wildlife crossing the roads. Observe theposted speed limits Help the park maintain its high air quality rating; turn offyour engine when you are away from your vehicle.Letting your vehicle idle is punishable by a fine. The location of your campsite must be at least 0.5miles from a road or trail and must not be visible from aroadway. There is little to no water available in the backcountry.The small amounts of water found are not drinkable orfilterable due to the high sediment content. Always carryat least one gallon of water per person per day. All refuse must be carried out. Use the cat hole methodto dispose of human waste. Dig a small hole 6 to 8 inchesdeep and a minimum of 200 feet from any watersource. Since animals will often dig up cat holes andscatter the toilet paper, it is preferred that you packout all toilet paper. If you must bury toilet paper,use a minimal amount and bury with at least 6 inches ofsoil. Strain food particles from wastewater, pack out foodscraps, and scatter remaining water more than 200 feetfrom any stream channel. Check the weather forecast. Severe thunderstorms arecommon during the summer, so are days above 100ºF(38ºC). September and early October are the bestbackpacking months.Camping and Campfires Campfires are not permitted due to the extreme dangerof prairie wildfire. Camp stoves or contained gas or charcoal grills can beused in the campgrounds or picnic areas. Wood gathering is not permitted.Photo: Dakota McCoy, park staff Bicyclists are permitted on all park paved andunpaved roads and must obey all trafficregulations. Always ride with the flow of the traffic. Several steep passes make riding the Loop Roadchallenging. See and be seen. Wear bright colors and ahelmet. A map of suggested routes is available atthe Ben Reifel Visitor Center. State laws pertaining to firearms are strictlyenforced. Pets are not permitted on trails, in backcountry, orWilderness Areas. All vehicles and bicycles must travel on designated roads. Bicycles are prohibited on park trails. Twisted or fractured ankles are the most commonserious injury sustained in Badlands National Park. Makesure you are wearing sturdy boots with good anklesupport. The park is home to many burrowing animals.Watch your footing. The use of skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, rollerskis, coasting vehicles and similar devices is prohibited inBadlands National Park. Preserve our heritage. Do not enter, alter, or defacearcheological sites. Do not collect artifacts.Bicyclist Warning: The Badlands Loop Road isnarrow with many curves. Watch out for large RVswith extended mirrors. When bicycling near bison, move to the oppositeside of the road and go slow. Drones are not allowed to be flown in the park. Leave fossils, plants, flowers, rocks, and animals whereyou find them. Collecting in the park is illegal andpunishable by a fine and/or imprisonment. Reportall unusual sightings and finds to park staff atthe Ben Reifel or White River Visitor Centers.Bicycling Permits are not currently required for overnight staysin the Badlands backcountry. Before setting out on anovernight trip contact a staff member at theBen Reifel Visitor Center or Pinnacles Entrance Stationfor more information. Backcountry registers are located atthe Medicine/Castle Trail Loop, Saddle Pass Trailhead,Conata Picnic Area, Sage Creek Basin Overlook, and theSage Creek Campground. Campfires are not allowed under any circumstances. Usea backpacking stove.Protect Your ParkNPS Photo There are electrical hook-ups available in the Cedar PassCampground.Hunting Hunting is strictly prohibited in Badlands NationalPark.Pets Pets are allowed only on paved or gravel roadsand in developed areas such as campgrounds. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than sixfeet at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails or in publicbuildings. Leaving an animal unattended and/or tied to afixed object is prohibited, as well as a danger toyour pet. Pet etiquette dictates always cleaning up animalwaste and disposing of it in trash receptacles. Service animals are an exception to most petrestrictions and are allowed on trails and in publicbuildings. Service animals must be kepton a leash at all times and, due to potentiallyinfectious wildlife diseases, are not allowed inareas with prairie dog colonies. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort oremotional support do not qualify as serviceanimals under the ADA.Emergency? Call 911To report a crime in Badlands NP call: 605-433-5361 ext. 847To report a crime in any National Park call: 888-653-0009Road Conditions? Call 511Contact UsMailing AddressBadlands National Park25216 Ben Reifel RoadInterior, SD 57750Emailbadl information@nps.govPark Websitewww.nps.gov/badl/Park Headquarters605-433-5361Fax Number605-433-5404Follow us on:To access Facebook: www.facebook.com/BadlandsNPSTo access Twitter: @BadlandsNPS3
Horse UseThe Badlands Wilderness Area is located in the SageCreek drainage and consists of 64,000 acres of erodedspires and mixed grass prairie, offering prime horsebackriding terrain in the park. Although most riders confinethemselves to the Wilderness Area, horseback riding isallowed anywhere in thepark except on markedtrails, roads, highways,and developed areas. Forday ride access, vehiclesand horse trailers may beparked at overlooks andparking areas. Off roadNPS photodriving is strictly prohibited.There are no designated riding trails in the park buttopographic maps are available for purchase at thebookstore, located in the Ben Reifel Visitor Center.A porti
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