Badlands entrance fee at Badlands: what applies in 2026?

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Badlands entrance fee (7-day pass)

Exact conditions

Status: Required under the listed conditions
Applies to: all visitors
Place or corridor: All park entrances (Northeast, Pinnacles, Interior)
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Published fee: $30
Release model: on sale now

Fee detail: $30 private vehicle / $25 motorcycle / $15 per person, each valid 7 days. Park annual pass $55.

Exceptions and limits

Free on the eight 2026 fee-free dates.
America the Beautiful and other interagency passes cover the fee.
No cash accepted - credit/debit only.

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Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Badlands National Park charges an entrance fee. No cash is accepted. Credit/debit card only. You may purchase a 7-day pass valid at only Badlands National Park privately or commercially.

Fees & Passes - Badlands National Park