Badlands · March · South Dakota
Badlands National Park in March
March is a fair month for Badlands National Park, with some limitations. It is one of the quietest times to go. Highs average 48°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.39 inches of rain.
March is rated fair at Badlands. Consider May–Jun, Sep–Oct instead.
What to expect
Honest take: March is not the month for Badlands. The prairie greens up and wildflowers bloom. Bison calves are born.
Pair it with Wind Cave, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park in the Black Hills, about an hour away.
Good to know
- Best months overall: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
- Closest airport: Rapid City (RAP), about 1 hour.
- Before you go: Sage Creek Rim Road is unpaved and can be impassable when wet. Check current conditions on nps.gov.
Questions
Is March a good time to visit Badlands National Park?
March is a fair month for Badlands National Park, with some limitations. It is one of the quietest times to go. Highs average 48°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.39 inches of rain.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park in March?
Highs average 48°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.39 inches of rain. Conditions are fair this month, so check the month-by-month ratings before you commit.
How crowded is Badlands National Park in March?
March is one of the quietest months at Badlands National Park.