With a stay at Badlands Hotel and Campground in Interior, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Badlands National Park and Sage Creek Wilderness Area. .This motel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Badlands Wall and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ben Reifel Visitor Center.
Ben Reifel Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
Saddle Pass Trailhead - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
Notch Trailhead - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
Getting around
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Cedar Pass Cafe - 4 min drive
Wagon Wheel Bar - 9 min walk
Lulu’s Bar - 12 min walk
Wooden Knife Co. - 4 min walk
Horseshoe Bar - 12 min walk
About this property
Badlands Hotel and Campground
Motel with free parking, near Badlands National Park
Badlands Hotel and Campground offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Interior motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Badlands Hotel and Campground.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Library
Shopping
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In a national park
In the mountains
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 13 and April 26.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
Dining venue(s)
Outdoor pool
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Badlands Budget Host Hotel
Budget Host Badlands
Badlands Budget Host Hotel Interior
Badlands Motel Campground Interior
Badlands Motel Campground
Badlands Motel Campground
Badlands Campground Interior
Badlands Hotel and Campground Motel
Badlands Hotel and Campground Interior
Badlands Hotel and Campground Motel Interior
Badlands Hotel and Campground Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Plenty of parking and close to town of Interior, and Badlands park entrance. Laundry is available - self service, costs US$2.75 for a load and about $1 for dryer. Campground office has a store with most basic supplies you need.
Good option for budget hotel. Beds had clean white linens, rooms were small but pleasant enough with interesting artwork and vinyl plank flooring. Best part is the Badlands view. There were a lot of flies in the area though. Good pizza place very close.
I stayed in a town called Institute, SD. Had two bars and a gas station. Was right outside the trailhead to a section of the bad lands. Was a great time and my room did everything I wanted. Beautiful sunsets and rises.
Lance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Oct 2, 2025
We loved our stay here. Great room . Fabulous authentic place . Dinner at Wagon Wheel (not to be missed, especially if you get to chat with Jerry the owner ). It’s a one horse town and we loved it the more because of that . Plus the Badlands are like nothing else on Earth
Wonderful surprise for a terrific price! They even moved a microwave into the room for us. Splendid location. Only complaint is the loud bathroom fan connected to the light fixture. And too bad no breakfast service the mornings we were there but that's why we got a microwave. Fabulous views all around.
Beautiful area, our room was a nice size and staff was very friendly.
Jamie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Lonnie
Sep 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Checkin was OK, but no personality the girl checking in couldn’t have cared less about us. She rattled off information so fast that I had to guess what the plan was.
The accommodations were OK, being in the Badlands was worth it in the end.
I wasnt sure what to expect at this motel, and was pleasantly surprised. It's very nice. Comfortable room and good, friendly service. No meal options when i was there, but there's a restaurant a couple of miles away.
Definitely an old property but clean and very comfortable. Nice staff. A good value. Bring your own food, though! There’s nowhere but a convenience store to eat or buy food anywhere nearby!
Location was great for accessing Badlands National Park, but we had no notice that dining was closed off-season. Only options in Interior are bars that did allow kids but weren't the most family friendly. There was a blood stain on the comforter, the room smelled of a nauseatingly strong cleaner, bathroom sink was a dribble of water and our shower would not turn on at all. Wifi and satellite tv service only worked in 10 minute increments without needing a restart. Maybe to be expected for being so remote, but was annoying after a long travel day. Staff only available 9am-5pm. We left a day early and went up to Rapid City instead.