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Backcountry Camping
Spring and fall are great times for backcountry camping.
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Backcountry Camping Details
The backcountry wilderness of Badlands National Park was described by early trappers as "mauvaises terres a traverser," or "bad lands to travel across." You may camp anywhere in the park if you're at least a half mile from any trail or road. Spring and fall are great times for backcountry camping. No camping permits are needed for a Badlands backcountry stay, but visitors need to register before entering the backcountry at the Conata Picnic Area, Sage Creek Basin Overlook, Sage Creek Campground, Medicine/Castle Trail Loop, or Saddle Pass Trailhead. No campfires or pets are allowed in the backcountry. Campsites need to be a half-mile from any trail or road. Leave your car at one of the campgrounds or Sage Creek Overlook.
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