Getting to Badlands
I-90 provides easy access to the Badlands Loop Road, the main road through the park. From the east, take exit 131 and follow the signs three miles south to the Northeast Entrance. From the west, take exit 110 for the town of Wall. Again, follow the signs seven miles south to the Pinnacles Entrance.
The nearest airport with major airline service and car rental is in Rapid City (RAP). It is one hour from the Pinnacles Entrance and the town of Wall. We suggest using Expedia when searching for your flights and rental cars. Use the suggested airport code(s) above for the fastest results. The search box defaults to flight searches. To change to a rental car search, simply click the arrows next to the airplane icon in the upper right corner of the box.
The nearest airport with major airline service and car rental is in Rapid City (RAP). It is one hour from the Pinnacles Entrance and the town of Wall. We suggest using Expedia when searching for your flights and rental cars. Use the suggested airport code(s) above for the fastest results. The search box defaults to flight searches. To change to a rental car search, simply click the arrows next to the airplane icon in the upper right corner of the box.
The Official Park Map
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If you are looking for maps for purchase, including trail maps, please see our Buying Badlands Maps page.
