About Us

Few places hit you the way the Badlands do — one moment you’re driving through flat South Dakota prairie, and the next the earth drops away into a maze of jagged spires, canyon walls, and colors that shift with the light. Badlands Hotel & Campground sits right on the edge of that world, giving you everything you need to get out into it: hiking trails into Badlands National Park, open skies for stargazing, and wildlife roaming close enough to remind you who was here first.

At Badlands Hotel & Campground (BHC), we’ve been welcoming families, solo adventurers, and everyone in between since long before the Badlands became a bucket-list destination. Open April through mid-October, we’re the rare spot that works equally well as a base camp or a destination in itself. Stay in our small hotel, set up your rig at our full-service Badlands RV camping sites, or pitch a tent — whichever fits your style. When you’re back from the trail, restock at the convenience store, rinse off at our bathhouses, throw a load in the guest laundry, and get back to planning tomorrow’s adventure with complimentary Wi-Fi. Everything’s here so you spend less time on logistics and more time outside.

In September 2023, BHC joined the Blue Water Hospitality family, bringing a renewed commitment to exceptional guest experiences across every stay. If you’re comparing hotels near Badlands National Park or other places to stay near Badlands National Park, many options sit closer to Rapid City than the park itself — BHC offers Badlands National Park lodging, and hotels near Badlands, right at the park’s edge.

The Black Hills are waiting. Pack your boots, charge your camera, and book your stay in Interior, South Dakota — one of the most beloved campgrounds near Badlands National Park. Your adventure starts the moment you arrive.