The Black Hills and Badlands region of western South Dakota is an outdoor recreational paradise, covering over 10,000 square miles of vast prairies, grasslands, badlands landscapes, and rugged mountains. Year round opportunities abound, and beg to be explored and experienced. Whether an individual excursion or a family adventure, solitude and nature await to invigorate your senses and revitalize your soul.
Home to seven National Parks, Monuments, Memorials, Forests, Grasslands and many State Parks and Recreation Areas, we are definitely a very public place. Elevations in the region vary from 2,500’ to 7,242’. A variety of hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, snowmobiling and ATV trails criss-cross the region. Scenic Byways and Wildlife Loops offer driving excitement and panoramic vistas of our great outdoors.
The beauty of our region is accessible to all who wish to enjoy it. We invite you to be our guests and explore the many opportunities we offer. If the great outdoors is what you’re looking for, you’ve found it! Right here in the beautiful Black Hills and Badlands region of South Dakota.
