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Private - Badlands Rugged Jeep Backcountry Tour with Lunch

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Jeeps have been modified to provide excellent full field of view for back seats . . . easy to stand for photos and views!
Old Ghost Town . . . Scenic SD
Many science fiction and cowboy movies filmed here
Option to walk easy boardwalk trails.
Charlie and our Jeep Gladiator 'Maxx' seats up to 10 guests.

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Duration: 6–8 hours (Full Day)Start/End: Rapid City or Interior, SDActivity Level: Easy to ModerateGroup Size: Maximum 6 guests per JeepInclusions: Guided 4x4 transport, park park entry fees, bottled water, and a complete picnic lunch

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  • Lunch Subs/salads/chips. Guests may bring their own food or beverage. (Twist caps and no glass please.)
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  • Alcoholic beverages Wine and Beer optional
  • Gratuities Not Included
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Sheep Mountain Table Road

Sheep Mtn Table is off the beaten path - not many people get out to explore this area like some other areas in the National Park. It is located next to the famous Stronghold Table (Ghost Dance). It is found in a unique and isolated location, wedged between the North and South Units. Lots of Lakota and Homesteading history . . . and it has great views of the Badlands and distant Black Hills.The road when dry is safe. However, Sheep Mtn Table may not be included if road is wet.*"Sheep Mountain Table Road is a dirt road that should not be driven during or after storms. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended, even in dry conditions." - National Park Service
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Scenic

Once upon a time upcoming railroad stop - hotels, banks and bars . . . now an empty ghost town.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ben Reifel Visitor Center

This is the main facility in the North Unit of the park. You can talk with rangers, explore museum exhibits, check out the Fossil Preparation Lab and there is time to visit the Badlands Natural History Association bookstore.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fossil Exhibit Trail

The Fossil Exhibit Trail is a fully accessible boardwalk featuring fossil replicas and exhibits of extinct creatures that once lived in the area. Just .25 miles long the trail takes you past 75 million years of history and the animals that once inhabited this land.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yellow Mounds Overlook

These strangely colored mounds are the result of an ancient sea draining away and the chemicals from decaying plants turning the soil yellow. They make for a great photo opportunity.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pinnacles Overlook

This is the highest overlook on the Badlands Loop Road, and it offers some of the most panoramic views. This view displays the expanse of the Sage Creek Wilderness area from which you just came. On clear days, the Black Hills are visible on the horizon. Bison might be visible in the distance. This overlook is also a popular spot for Bighorn sheep to gather. This is also a lambing area for Bighorn sheep in late April to early May, so it’s not unusual to see lambs traversing the rocky slopes of the Badlands.
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Roberts Prairie Dog Town

First we stop at the Sage Creek Overlook, looking back at the path we have just traveled . . . many think this is the best of all the Park views.We then stop to view the largest prairie-dog town in the accessible areas of Badlands National Park. Other than the mounds of dirt where the prairie dogs have made their homes, the first thing you will likely notice is the high-pitched squeaks and noises coming from the Prairie dogs. Prairie dogs provide habitat for approximately 200 animal and plant species, so keep your eyes open for other wildlife at this pulloff.
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Sage Creek Wilderness Area

This is a less traveled area of Badlands National Park with unusual scenery and wildlife such as bighorn sheep, bison, black-footed ferrets and prairie dogs. This area is one of the oldest in the Park and most of the badlands formations have eroded away, and the underlying Cretaceous sediments are more suitable for soil development for the grasslands. Because of this and the Sage Creek running through it, you will find wildlife. Bison, sheep, antelope, deer and more (this is the water hole). The roads are less developed but no problem for our Jeep Gladiators.
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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private – Badlands Rugged Jeep Backcountry Tour with Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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  • Lunch. Subs/salads/chips. Guests may bring their own food or beverage. (Twist caps and no glass please.).
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  • Alcoholic beverages. Wine and Beer optional.
  • Bottled water.
  • Minimum of 2 and Maximum of 6 guests per Jeep. Larger group tours available.
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