Scenic, S.D.
The town of Scenic, S.D., is about 50 miles southeast of Rapid City, along Highway 44.
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Scenic, S.D. Details
The tiny town of Scenic, S.D., is about 50 miles southeast of Rapid City, along Highway 44 and adjacent to Badlands National Park.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Scenic, S.D.
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5.5 mi away
Sheep Mountain Table
On the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is Sheep Mountain Table, a large mesa in the Stronghold (South) Unit of Badlands National Park.
10.6 mi away
Sage Creek Campground
Camping is free at the primitive Sage Creek Campground.
10.9 mi away
Badlands Wilderness Area
In 1976, Congress designated 64,114 acres of wilderness in Badlands National Park.
12.2 mi away
Deer Haven
Near the Conata Picnic Area is the start of the hike to Deer Haven, a popular area for wildlife viewing.
15.1 mi away
Roberts Prairie Dog Town
Take Badlands Loop Road to the gravel Sage Creek Rim Road to find Roberts Prairie Dog Town.
