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 Parks Around Scenic, S.D.

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30.7 mi away

Badlands

National Park · SD

221.8 mi away

Theodore Roosevelt

National Park · ND

281.7 mi away

Rocky Mountain

National Park · CO

400.1 mi away

Yellowstone

National Park · WY

407.6 mi away

Grand Teton

National Park · WY

445.5 mi away

Great Sand Dunes

National Park · CO

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.