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Madison

Founded in 1969, the Madison Wetland Management District was created to protect the Prairie Pothole Region of South Dakota.

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Nearby Parks Around Madison

Compare nearby parks around Madison when planning alternatives, extensions, or a follow-up trip.

179.5 mi away

Badlands

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Rocky Mountain

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Voyageurs

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527.7 mi away

Great Sand Dunes

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533.5 mi away

Gateway Arch

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Madison

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178.0 mi away

Big Badlands Overlook

The dramatic Big Badlands Overlook is near the Northeast Entrance of the park.

178.9 mi away

Windows Overlook

The Windows Overlook can be found off the Window Trail, a quarter-mile round trip hike.

179.0 mi away

Window Trail

Penetrating the Badlands Wall that spans 100 miles of the South Dakota plains, the Window Trail offers an easy hike to view this rugged terrain.

179.0 mi away

Door Trail

For an interesting hike focused on geological history, take the Door Trail.

179.0 mi away

Notch Trail

Some of the most unbelievable views of the Badlands prairie are from the Notch Trail.

179.1 mi away

Cliff Shelf Nature Trail

The Cliff Shelf Nature Trail offers an opportunity for you to enjoy unique trailside flora and fauna in an unusually green section of the park.