9 days in Deadwood & Badlands National Park Itinerary

Deadwood is a city in South Dakota, United States, and the county seat of Lawrence County. Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway has been added to your itinerary. Museum-lovers will appreciate Adams Museum and Tatanka: Story of the Bison. Get in touch with nature at Devils Tower National Monument and Black Hills National Forest. Explore Deadwood's surroundings by going to Custer (Needles Eye Tunnel, Sylvan Lake, & more). The adventure continues: explore the different monuments and memorials at Mount Moriah Cemetery, try to win big at Mineral Palace Casino, get to know the fascinating history of Historic Old Town, and take in the dramatic scenery at Spearfish Falls.

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Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Deadwood. In October in Deadwood, expect temperatures between 59°F during the day and 38°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Fri) before leaving for Badlands National Park.

Although Badlands National Park's name might not be the most inviting, its landscape of pinnacles, eroded buttes, spires, and an expansive, pristine mixed-grass prairie remain enticing.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Minuteman Missile National Historic Site and Wounded Knee: The Museum. Get in touch with nature at Big Badlands Overlook and Yellow Mounds Overlook. Spend the 11th (Fri) exploring nature at Badlands National Park. There's lots more to do: take a memorable drive along Loop Road, trek along Castle Trail, look for all kinds of wild species at Roberts Prairie Dog Town, and take in the dramatic natural features at Badlands Wall.

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Traveling by car from Deadwood to Badlands National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Deadwood to Badlands National Park. Traveling from Deadwood in October, expect nights in Badlands National Park to be about the same, around 36°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can go by car back home.