Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Parmelee, South Dakota

Horton Road is a remote two-track that runs along the northern boundary of Badlands National Park in South Dakota. This lightly maintained backcountry road cuts through open prairie terrain, with long, straight stretches flanked by grasslands, ranch fencing, and power lines.The trail provides expans...
Learn more about Horton Road - Northern Boundary of Badlands National Park

Conata Basin Road is a two-lane gravel route that winds through the stunning expanse of Buffalo Gap National Grassland, leading straight into the heart of Badlands National Park. Beginning off SD-44 to the south, this scenic drive carries you northward, offering panoramic views of the wide-open prai...
Learn more about Conata Basin Road

This is a fun two-track dirt trail that gives you a glimpse into the grasslands and Badlands most people don't get to experience. You may encounter lots of prairie dogs and large herds of antelope. Do not attempt this trail if it is raining/snowing or if there has been moisture in the last week;it w...
Learn more about Sage Creek Conata West

This trail starts just off Interstate 90 at exit 116 in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. It is a mostly straight trail southbound to the scenic drive through the Badlands National Park. It can be driven in either direction, but entering from the south end requires an entry fee to Badlands Nationa...
Learn more about Grasslands to Badlands

Sage Creek Rim Road is an accessible, scenic dirt and gravel route ideal for stock vehicles, overland rigs, and passenger cars seeking sweeping vistas of Badlands National Park. Running along the rim of the Sage Creek Basin, this well-maintained corridor offers stunning overlooks of rugged sandstone...
Learn more about Sagecreek Rim Road

This is a dirt trail that runs along the cliff edge of Buffalo National Grasslands overlooking part of the Badlands and offering numerous boondocking locations. Both north and south ends of the trail are along Highway 240. The trail offers expansive views of the northern parts of the Badlands to t...
Learn more about The Wall

Horton Road is a remote two-track that runs along the northern boundary of Badlands National Park in South Dakota. This lightly maintained backcountry road cuts through open prairie terrain, with long, straight stretches flanked by grasslands, ranch fencing, and power lines.The trail provides expans...
Learn more about Horton Road - Northern Boundary of Badlands National Park

Conata Basin Road is a two-lane gravel route that winds through the stunning expanse of Buffalo Gap National Grassland, leading straight into the heart of Badlands National Park. Beginning off SD-44 to the south, this scenic drive carries you northward, offering panoramic views of the wide-open prai...
Learn more about Conata Basin Road

This trail starts just off Interstate 90 at exit 116 in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. It is a mostly straight trail southbound to the scenic drive through the Badlands National Park. It can be driven in either direction, but entering from the south end requires an entry fee to Badlands Nationa...
Learn more about Grasslands to Badlands

This is a dirt trail that runs along the cliff edge of Buffalo National Grasslands overlooking part of the Badlands and offering numerous boondocking locations. Both north and south ends of the trail are along Highway 240. The trail offers expansive views of the northern parts of the Badlands to t...
Learn more about The Wall

Horton Road is a remote two-track that runs along the northern boundary of Badlands National Park in South Dakota. This lightly maintained backcountry road cuts through open prairie terrain, with long, straight stretches flanked by grasslands, ranch fencing, and power lines.The trail provides expans...
Learn more about Horton Road - Northern Boundary of Badlands National Park

Conata Basin Road is a two-lane gravel route that winds through the stunning expanse of Buffalo Gap National Grassland, leading straight into the heart of Badlands National Park. Beginning off SD-44 to the south, this scenic drive carries you northward, offering panoramic views of the wide-open prai...
Learn more about Conata Basin Road

This trail starts just off Interstate 90 at exit 116 in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. It is a mostly straight trail southbound to the scenic drive through the Badlands National Park. It can be driven in either direction, but entering from the south end requires an entry fee to Badlands Nationa...
Learn more about Grasslands to Badlands

This is a dirt trail that runs along the cliff edge of Buffalo National Grasslands overlooking part of the Badlands and offering numerous boondocking locations. Both north and south ends of the trail are along Highway 240. The trail offers expansive views of the northern parts of the Badlands to t...
Learn more about The Wall