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South Dakota park guides
6 campgrounds inside the parks · 135 nearby · 4 free sites6 campgrounds inside the parks · 135 nearby · 4 free and dispersed sites
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Inside the parks6 campgroundsMissouri 3 · Badlands 2 · Wind Cave 1
Near the parks135 campgroundsWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Free and dispersed4 sitesWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Current alerts10 at 5 sitesAs of Sep 20, 2026 · nps.gov
Park guides in South Dakota 7
National Recreational RiverMissouri National Recreational RiverImagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri National Recreational River is where imagination meets reality. Two free flowing stretches of the Missouri make up the National Park. Relive the past by exploring the wild, untamed and mighty river that continues to flow as nature intended.3 in the park · 11 within 25 mi
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National ParkBadlands National ParkThe rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.2 in the park · 38 within 50 mi · 1 free nearby2 alertsEntrance $30 per vehicle
2 alertsEntrance $30 per vehicle
National ParkWind Cave National ParkWind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Below the remnant island of intact prairie sits Wind Cave, one of the longest and most complex caves in the world.1 in the park · 114 within 50 mi · 3 free nearby3 alerts
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National MemorialMount Rushmore National MemorialMajestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.90 within 25 mi · 3 free nearby1 alert
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National MonumentJewel Cave National MonumentImmerse yourself in one of the longest caves in the world. With over 220 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its splendor is revealed through fragile formations and glimpses of brilliant color. Its maze of passages lures explorers, and its scientific wealth remains a mystery. This resource is truly a jewel in the National Park Service.66 within 25 mi · 2 free nearby2 alerts
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National Historic SiteMinuteman Missile National Historic SiteDuring the Cold War, a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles were placed in the Great Plains. Hidden in plain sight, for thirty years 1,000 missiles were kept on constant alert; hundreds remain today. The Minuteman Missile remains an iconic weapon in the American nuclear arsenal. It holds the power to destroy civilization, but is meant as a nuclear deterrent to maintain peace and prevent war.11 within 25 mi · 1 free nearby2 alerts
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National Historic TrailLewis & Clark National Historic TrailThe Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail winds nearly 4,900 miles through the homelands of more than 60 Tribal nations. It follows the historic outbound and inbound routes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Pacific Ocean. Follow the trail to find the people, places, and stories that make up the complex legacy of the expedition.NPS Photo / Alex Wiles
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