FR 70210 — Badlands Scenic Area in ND -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 70210 — Badlands Scenic Area in ND

Road corridorDakota Prairie Grasslands

43 mi from Dickinson

Maps 2,295 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Dakota Prairie Grasslands ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileMARGINAL
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 240 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Little Missouri River runs 1.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–57°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.