Nature & Wildlife

Nature & Wildlife

Badlands National Park has a large variety of wildlife within the park. Guests can see wildlife known to the area such as bison, bighorn sheep, and prairie dogs. While visiting, please do not approach wildlife and keep at least 100 ft in distance.

The best places to see the wildlife:

  • Sage Creek Rim Road
  • Pinnacles Overlook
  • Castle Trail
  • Big Badlands Overlook
  • Burns Basin Overlook
  • Roberts Prairie Dog Town
  • Sage Creek Campground