Badlands Overlook - Buffalo Gap National Grasslands (USFS)

Off SR 240, Wall, South Dakota 57790 USA

Independent

Description

May 17th, 2022: RVer reports that Overnight RV Parking & Camping are allowed, confirming 13 earlier reports from July 2015 thru Aug 2021, & info provided by US Forest Service. Boondocking on Federal land in Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. No hookups, no amenities. Potable water available at Buffalo Gap Visitor Center; ~ 50 ft hose required; use a pressure regulator. If you open any gates, be sure to close them behind you. May 2018 RVer says to look closely at 'small skinny signs' posted leading to this area. Unlit, quiet, appears safe. Open all year. No reservations; first come, first served. Maximum stay: 14 days. 2021 rate: Free. NOTE: While road to location is reported in good condition, multiple RVers say it's definitely dry weather access only. Be aware of any approaching rain. Contact Info: NFS Office (605) 745-4107

Directions

From SR 240, ~ 22.9 mi N of jct with SR 377, or ~ 6.5 mi S of I-90, Exit 110, turn E on gravel road & go ~ 0.7 mi to large open gravel lot. Where you turn, look for a brown post with the number '7170' on it -- it will be easy to miss. The road is two gravel tracks with grass in the middle. The former barbed wire gate has beeen replaced by a new cattle guard.

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