Badlands Hotel & Campground, Interior

Badlands Hotel & Campground - A 2-star property with seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant, and hiking access near Badlands National Park

Located just a mile from the iconic Badlands National Park, Badlands Hotel & Campground offers accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool open from June, an on-site restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 2-star Interior hotel provides diverse lodging options including hotel rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Select rooms feature balconies, mountain views, and tea/coffee makers, while a two-bedroom apartment includes a kitchenette with cookware. The ChuckWagon Grill restaurant serves American cuisine, and guests can utilize the barbecue facilities in the garden area. Outdoor enthusiasts have direct access to activities like hiking, cycling, rock climbing, and mountain biking, with the property situated near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. Badlands Hotel & Campground includes convenient amenities such as free private parking, a playground, a library, and two bath houses with laundry facilities for campers.

Pros

The property functions as both a hotel and full-service campground with RV sites and tent areas

Fire rings and picnic tables are available throughout the campground

A convenience store on the property sells forgotten essentials and souvenirs

Comfort stations feature private showers, sinks, and toilets

The seasonal Cowboy breakfast is served daily from 7-10 a.m. (for additional fee)

Cons

Rapid City Regional Airport is 62 miles away from the property

The hotel and campground operate seasonally (April through mid-October only)