How much is the per-person entrance fee at Badlands?

Direct answer

$15 for one visitor entering without a private vehicle, valid for 7 days.

What the amount covers

Published amount: $15
Admission unit: one visitor entering without a private vehicle
Validity: 7 days

Cashless park: credit/debit only. Passes sold at the Northeast, Pinnacles and Interior entrance stations or on Recreation.gov. No non-US-resident surcharge is listed for this park.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Private Vehicle $30.00 Fee covers the entry of a private vehicle and its occupants for 7 days. ... Motorcycle $25.00 Valid for 7 days. ... Per Person $15.00 ... Annual Pass $55.00

Official fees and passes