![]() Spots towards the southern drive have better views, but it fill super early. "Best disbursed camping views we've ever had. No services but worth it % to drive up here for the night." Lots of people but plenty of space to spread out. And it was free! So many spots overlooking the badlands. "Probably the best view I will ever get from a camp site. ![]() Thought everything in the RV was going to be out of the cabinets and in the floor even with the latches." No major ruts or potholes at the first entrance. The road in is gravel and seemed to be well kept. There is a water jug refill station just inside the NP entrance that is about 3 miles from the camp! The views are breathtaking no matter where you park. The sheriff drives thru every day to keep an eye on things. Other phrases for boondocking include dispersed camping, dry camping and wild camping. There is plenty of space to have some privacy. Big horn sheep grazing just outside the RV. Over all really nice spot close to Wall Drug and Badlands." Part of the roads a bit rough since it's all gravel and someone put posts out where you shouldn't park. It's a beautiful place to stargaze and even with people who had generators on was very quiet since no one had to be near each other. "It's a huge area where people park for free. Several people walking their dogs around. The people camping near were quite and respectful. The view was spectacular! Camping near the edge of the drop off and just relaxing was great. The area for camping is fairly large so it was easy to find a site at 6pm in The beginning of October. They had camped there a few months earlier and raved about the scenery and tranquil atmosphere. Michelle’s blog ‘Boondocking for Beginners’Ġ1:17 - The kids recap their memories of the BadlandsĠ6:38 - Arriving in the Badlands/Nomad’s View campingĢ9:35 - The two things that stand out in John’s mind."My wife and have boondocked in several different areas driving out west. While camped out at the Bisti Badlands with some RVing pals from Wyoming they suggested checking out the Valley of the Gods BLM area between the towns of Bluff and Mexican Hat along HWY 163. Have you been to the Badlands of South Dakota, or visited Wall Drug? What stands out to you about your experience? The history and the testimony stood out to Michelle and I as the most attractive piece, but it’s easy to see why this place is a must visit attraction for travelers making their way across South Dakota. We also made the short drive into Wall, South Dakota to explore the historic Wall Drug. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere on National Forest, National Grasslands or Bureau of Land Management land -unless otherwise noted- outside of a designated campground. We did the Badlands loop a couple of times, hiked the Fossil Exhibit trail, and helped the kids earn their first Junior Ranger badge at the visitors center inside BNP. What is Dispersed Camping Also referred to as Boondocking, Coyote Camping, Free Camping, Wild Camping. Hear the girls discuss the wildlife we encountered at the park, as well as their favorite aspects of the trip. It was a magical three days boondocking on the edge of a cliff at Nomad’s View dispersed camping. Our entire family sat down to discuss our experience staying near Badlands National Park. Welcome back to our journey! Thank you for listening.
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