![]() ![]() We made stops at several overlooks where we enjoyed and photographed the amazing views, investigated strange and interesting rock formations and even saw prairie dogs at play in large “cities”. Badlands is home to many species of wildlife - like this bighorn sheep ram we encountered! After a quick stop at the visitor center, we drove the 50-mile round trip scenic route along Badlands Loop Road. ![]() The North Unit of the park features a prominent ridge - several hundred feet high and more than 20 miles long - that is surrounded by scenic prairie grasslands that stretch to the horizon. We started our trip at Badlands, a sprawling park with eroded buttes and spires that reminded me of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. And the skies seemed to reach down and embrace the land, like in Montana’s Big Sky Country. I expected the land to be flat, but instead found rolling hills. (If you want to take this trip but don’t have your own RV or would like to test out a different model, you can find an RV rental to suit your needs on Campanda.) RVing In Badlands National Park When we arrived in South Dakota, I was struck by the stark beauty and wide open spaces of the Northern Great Plains. Keep reading for a full account of our trip, plus a suggested itinerary for your own adventure. We spent about seven days in the area ourselves and saw quite a lot. There are a lot of things to do and see, so I recommend spending at least a week there, if possible. The two areas are vastly different, despite being only 75 miles apart. Our road trip to Badlands National Park and the Black Hills of South Dakota was my personal favorite. Choosing just one favorite road trip is challenging, but one trip stands out from the others. In less than two years, we’ve visited 29 states and seen some amazing sights along the way. By Bryce Cripe My wife Camille and I have been full-time RVing since August of 2016. ![]()
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