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Battle of the Badlands Interpretive Site
A 1,220-acre site featuring interesting archeological, paleontological, wildlife, and geologic resources.
It is the site of the Battle of the Badlands, fought between the United States cavalry led by General Alfred Sully, and a coalition of the Lakota and Dakota Sioux native American tribes. The battle was fought on August 7-9, 1864.
In addition to a Battle of the Badlands interpretive site, the site also contains portions of the 1864 and 1876 military trails, and the 1876 Snow Camp of the Custer Expedition to the Little Bighorn battle.
It is contiguous with the Square Buttes SIA. The area also contains several uncommon plant species.
Activities
Interpretive Areas
Alerts & Warnings
- Campground Closure - CCC Campground, CCC Maah Daah Hey and Long X Trailheads
- Road Closure- National Forest System Roads #747 and 7471 Medora Ranger District
- Magpie and Whitetail Road Closures - Medora Ranger District
- Dakota Prairie Grasslands Emergency Fire Closure Order
- Firewood Use and Possession Restrictions