When we were there it was pretty busy. We left our Class A for the day and drove through Bad Lands NP, which I suspect a lot of people do. We did not really feel any apprehension in doing so. It is always important to take a look at the situation for yourself and make that determination. If you feel uneasy it is alway better to go with your assessment. Now regarding winds they are real our 33,000 lb Class A was rocking so much during one storm we brought the slides in to help protect the slide topers. There are sites that are not right on the cliff which might help a smaller rig. Enjoy this was one of our favorite spots to camp.

I would say yes, absolutely. I stayed there for about week and a half to two weeks with a 19 foot travel trailer. It was the first site where I did dispersed camping and I really enjoyed it. I meant a lot of great people doing the same. We kept an eye on each others rigs when we ventured out, though there really wasn't cause for it, just a neighborly gesture. I kept in contact with one of the people I met there. It's a great location for dispersed camping. Free dump station and water on SD highways, so no need to pay. Your neighbors will even save your spot while you make a resupply run if you ask.

I spent nearly a week there and wasn’t concerned. It’s quite an adventure getting up to the ridge but once you are up there it’s worth it. Always use a hitch lock. Easy drive both into the park and Wall for supplies and restaurants.

Well it's probably a pretty good idea before you posted this and everybody gave their answers that they all do it just tipped off the bad guy LOL. My opinion never leave your camper anywhere for very long if you're by yourself. More campers the better and they say never make it known that you live in your camper somebody sees a sign that says this is where our house is where we park it they figure you're going to have more in there if you don't have a house

I camped here for 5 days with no issues. In fact, I have camped on public lands all over the country for the last 2.5 years and have never had an issue. I am confident your camper and its belongings will be safe.

My guess would be yes. But crazy stuff happens. A freak storm could come through the area and blow your trailer over the cliff. A bison might charge it. Who knows.

in 2019 we stayed there 5 days, and went to Wall, Badlands, and The Minute Man Missile site and all was safe. We do have a hitch lock on our camper though. It is a beautiful spot, we had a triple rainbow one night.

We left our motorhome multiple times during our stay in2016 and never had any issues. We saw more bighorn sheep than people during our stay, although I believe the area has gotten quite popular so that might have changed. It's a beautiful area, enjoy!

We left our rig when we went into the park and didn’t have any problems. There are plenty of people around and we even saw a Sheriff’s car drive through there each of the two days that we were there, just to keep an eye on things.

We stayed there for a week and felt it was a very safe area. I wouldn't think there would be an issue to leave your travel trailer behind while you go out for the day. btw...definitely heed the advice on planning to go in/out while the ground is dry. If you go in the summer though, the hot sun bakes the ground pretty quickly after a rain.

That’s what we did with ours last summer and we had no problems. This was one of our best camping experiences ever – enjoy!!!

Yes. We left our camper and went into the park as well as the city and felt quite comfortable doing it. We didn't leave things out though that would be easily carried away.

I think you will be ok campers are good people they will leave it alone or keep an eye on it. Its also pertty wide open no trees for the bad one to hide. Also if you like try Buget Host Inn in Interor, SD they are on the south end if the Badlands they have full hookups and showers. Make sure to try 100 year old pancakes. Its just an oppion not free. Four stars when we stayed 10 years ago.

Yes. Any size rig will fit. Park anywhere. I was unhooked for a week as others and went into town. Very windy some times.

I believe so. Many people are just overnighters there and the sites are spread out. The ends are less travelled but it get rougher.

Yes. Many people leave their trailers there during the day and do the same.

I would say so. We left our class A there all day. It's quiet with only other boondockers there.

Yes, this is off the beaten path and really only used by other people camping. I left my camper here for a full day twice, also with a hitch lock

My guess is yes it would be fine.

Yes, it is a very safe and beautiful place to Boondock

Yes. We left our camper and went into the park as well as the city and felt quite comfortable doing it. We didn't leave things out though that would be easily carried away.

Yes. We did the same thing while we were there.

You should be as safe there as anywhere else. I'm in my third year of full time boondocking and have never had a problem. It's always a good idea to scope out your surroundings beforehand. I would have felt safe leaving my rig when I was there. Having said that, I have been places where I would not have left my rig unattended based on the "clientele". Google or do a Facebook search for "Nomad View theft" to see if anything pops up. If there is a systemic problem at any location, you can bet people would post about it.

I think so. I believe most of the people camping there keep an eye out for other campers. If you are concerned about your trailer being stolen, run a cable lock through the wheels.

I would think so. It is a very quiet place when we were there.

We left our motorhome while we explored with our car.