Recreation area

White River Visitor Center

Badlands National Park · Porcupine · South Dakota — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The visitor center is located on the Pine Ridge Reservation and offers a staffed information desk, exhibits, restrooms, picnic tables, and water. Impromptu talks are available by request. This visitor center is only open during the summer season.

Getting there

The visitor center is located on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. It lies at the intersection of BIA 2 and BIA 27. It is approximately 30 miles south of Scenic, SD, and 60 miles east of Hermosa via Highway 40.

Contact
(605) 455-2878

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.