Explore the South Unit of the Badlands
About 50% of Badlands National Park is co-managed with the Oglala Lakota Nation, the second largest American Indian Reservation in the United States. This portion of the Park is referred to as the South Unit. The South Unit contains many sites sacred to the Oglala Lakota and other American Indian cultures. Please show respect by not touching or removing objects tied to trees and shrubs. All artifacts must be left in place.
The South Unit of the Badlands remains largely undeveloped and lacks access points, such as roads and trails. It is a protected natural area and is not managed as a four-wheel-drive recreation area. Travelers must remain on existing primitive road tracks. It is encouraged that any back country hikers or campers in the South Unit notify the White River Visitor Center to ensure your safety and that you are not trespassing on private lands. Hikers in the South Unit must be experienced map readers and plan on a minimum of two days to hike in and out of the remote Palmer Creek area.
One of the few designated roads is the Sheep Mountain Table Road. Sheep Mountain Table allows for stunning views; however, it is only accessible under dry conditions. Sheep Mountain Table is a designated day use area, but overnight camping is not allowed.
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