2 Best Hotels in The Badlands, South Dakota

At this inn with beautiful views of Badlands National Park, you can awaken to a panoramic sunrise over Vampire Peak and the rest of the rugged landscape, 1½ miles from the park's visitor center and just outside the park boundary. This is one of the few lodging options with modern-looking, upgraded rooms in the heart of the Badlands.

Located in the heart of the badlands, this B&B on a working cattle ranch has spectacular views. Rooms have big beds and en suite baths and kitchens, and there's free Wi-Fi throughout the property. In the morning a full ranch breakfast (generally a hearty meal of eggs, meat, potatoes, toast, and coffee) is served. A fireplace in the common area warms up visitors on cool evenings. A tree-house cabin and eight guest rooms complement the original 1880 homestead camping cabin.