Conata Picnic Area
South of the Wall about a half mile you'll find the Conata Picnic Area.
Plan Around Conata Picnic Area
A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.
Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
Conata Picnic Area Details
The peaceful Conata Picnic Area is located in the Badlands Wilderness Area, with picnic tables and restrooms set snugly against a badlands wall. The Conata Basin area lies to the east, and Sage Creek is to the west. You can reach the picnic area from Badlands Loop Road about 12 miles south of Wall, S.D.; take the Conata Basin Road south and the parking lot will be on the west side of the road. Conata Picnic Area also serves as a trailhead and registration site for backcountry hiking.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Conata Picnic Area
Compare nearby parks around Conata Picnic Area when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around Conata Picnic Area
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Conata Picnic Area while the map context is still fresh.
2.9 mi away
Pinnacles Overlook
You'll find Pinnacles Overlook on Badlands Loop Road, nine miles south of the town of Wall.
3.7 mi away
Pinnacles Entrance
Pinnacles Entrance is the northern most entrance to Badlands National Park and is located seven miles south of Wall, SD on Highway 240
7.2 mi away
Roberts Prairie Dog Town
Take Badlands Loop Road to the gravel Sage Creek Rim Road to find Roberts Prairie Dog Town.
7.4 mi away
Badlands Wilderness Area
In 1976, Congress designated 64,114 acres of wilderness in Badlands National Park.
8.1 mi away
Deer Haven
Near the Conata Picnic Area is the start of the hike to Deer Haven, a popular area for wildlife viewing.
