National Park · SD
Badlands National Park: entrance fees 2026
Car, 7 days
$30
everyone inside
Per person, 7 days
$15
on foot or by bike
Nonresident fee
None
not one of the 11 parks
Badlands annual pass
$55
this park only
What a visit costs your group
| Group, summer 2026 | At the gate | Cheapest with a pass | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-resident couple, by car | $30 | $80 | Add parks |
| Nonresident couple, by car | $30 | $250 | Add parks |
| Nonresident family (2 adults, 2 kids), by car | $30 | $250 | Add parks |
| Two nonresident adults, on foot or shuttle | $30 | $250 | Add parks |
No nonresident fee here: visitors from abroad pay the same as US residents. The $250 pass is only worth it if the trip includes several paid parks or one of the 11 surcharge parks.
All entrance fees listed by NPS
| Type | Season | Price | NPS description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | All year | $30 | Fee covers the entry of a private vehicle and its occupants for 7 days |
| Motorcycle | All year | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Per person (on foot, bike) | All year | $15 | Fee covers the entry of an individual that is hiking, bicycling, etc... for 7 days |
- America the Beautiful passes: accepted.
- Cashless park: cards and mobile payments only.
- NPS: “Badlands National Park charges an entrance fee. No cash is accepted. Credit/debit card only. You may purchase a 7-day pass valid at only Badlands National Park privately or commercially. Private passes (private vehicle, motorcycle, or individual) can be purchased on recreation.gov or on-site, at one of the 3 entrance stations (Northeast, Pinnacles, or Interior). Commercial passes (sedan, van, minibus, or motorcoach)…”
Reservations and timed entry
NPS lists no timed entry or vehicle reservation for Badlands. Campgrounds and some tours still book out: check the park page.
Plan a trip with BadlandsBadlands on nps.gov
Updated . Fees retrieved from the National Park Service API on . Independent site, not affiliated with the National Park Service. Fees are set by NPS and can change; the park’s own page prevails.