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Loop Road, Badlands National Park

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Drive the scenic Loop Road to explore the beauties of Badlands National Park. Approximately 64 km (40 mi) long, the road winds through the park, following the contours of nature. Stop at some of the many overlooks with parking areas to admire the scenery and take photos. Many of these spots offer hiking trails, too. Throughout the park, you may see bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, bison, and more animals. Because the road is inside a national park, an admission fee is charged at the road's entrance. A visit to Loop Road represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Badlands National Park trip website to plot your vacation.
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  • The badlands was amazing as I saw bison, big horn sheep and wild burrows really close. The burrows will come up to your car and are very friendly. The big horn sheep were very close too and it was....  more
    The badlands was amazing as I saw bison, big horn sheep and wild burrows really close. The burrows will come up to your car and are very friendly. The big horn sheep were very close too and it was....  more »
  • The loop road was an amazing drive. Nice, paved roads and the most beautiful scenery with many pull offs for overlooks. The drive has beautiful changes in landscape from the wall and badlands to... 
    The loop road was an amazing drive. Nice, paved roads and the most beautiful scenery with many pull offs for overlooks. The drive has beautiful changes in landscape from the wall and badlands to...  more »

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