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Yellow Mounds Overlook, Badlands National Park

4.9
#3 of 9 in Nature in Badlands National Park
Lookout · Hidden Gem · Geologic Formation
Yellow Mounds Overlook is located in Badlands National Park. Make Yellow Mounds Overlook a centerpiece of your Badlands National Park vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Badlands National Park online sightseeing planner.
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  • By Anne O
    We were lucky to visit the Badlands on a day when there was light rain. This brought out the colors of the formations, and the Yellow Mounds were especially beautiful. The colors represent the...  more »
  • By Grover R
    The Badlands have so many amazing places to see and trails to take, but even is this truly on of a kind environment, Yellow Mounds sticks out as a unique treasure. There are many places that...  more »
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  • By Ashish Kudva
    This is a beautiful location. But you need to go deep and camp to truly enjoy the nature. But it's not as beautiful as Grand canyon.
  • By Dheepak Guruswamy
    Beautiful. Will make a great photo and must see when you drive through Badlands.
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