North Unit
In the North Unit, the 64,250 acre Sage Creek Wilderness is ideal for backpackers. When hiking, always carry water; 2 quarts per person per two hour hike is recommended. This wilderness area is the site of the reintroduction of the black-footed ferret, the most endangered land mammal in North America.

Permit Information
No permit is required, but all backpackers are urged to stop at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. Backpackers may camp anywhere in the park that is at least one-half mile from any road or trail and not visible from park roads. No fires are permitted.

Directions
From Westbound Interstate 90, take exit 131 (Cactus Flat) or exit 110 (Wall). Signs to Badlands National Park will take you 11 miles to the NE Entrance. From Eastbound Interstate 90, take exit 109 and follow signs 7 miles to Pinnacles Entrance.

Information Center
The Ben Reifel Visitor Center, located at Cedar Pass, 4 miles southwest of the Northeast Entrance, has exhibits, sales area, film and park headquarters.

Activities