No matter your whereabouts in South Dakota, you are almost always guaranteed to be near a breathtaking area. From the colorful Black Hills to the busy yet beautiful Sioux Falls, every corner of the Mount Rushmore State has its own unique and stunning landscape. To get an even better look at SoDak in all of its natural beauty, we recommend visiting this little-known South Dakota overlook that is almost too beautiful for words:

Welcome to the stunning Yellow Mounds Overlook!
TripAdvisor/Management
Nestled away inside Badlands National Park, the Yellow Mounds Overlook offers one of the most unique and beautiful views in all of SoDak, thanks to the area's diverse geology.
TripAdvisor/CMS190983
Arguably the most colorful place in the Black Hills, the Yellow Mounds Overlook offers jaw-dropping views of the hills' vibrant colors, all of which are comprised of Paleosol, Chadron, and Brule.
TripAdvisor/ELKW

Related Stories

The Magnificent Black Hills Airbnb In South Dakota That Is Perfect For A Spring Retreat

The Magnificent Black Hills Airbnb In South Dakota That Is Perfect For A Spring Retreat

 Best Waterfalls In South Dakota: 12 Local Favorites & Hidden Gems

Best Waterfalls In South Dakota: 12 Local Favorites & Hidden Gems

 You'll Never Look At Donuts The Same Way After Trying Flyboy Donuts In South Dakota

You'll Never Look At Donuts The Same Way After Trying Flyboy Donuts In South Dakota
What makes the Overlook even better? There is no hiking required, as it is located in a parking lot just off the Badlands Loop Road.
TripAdvisor/Grover R
Spanning an impressive 242,756 acres, the Badlands National Park is comprised of numerous buttes, canyons, and pinnacles, all of which were created 69 million years ago via geologic forces of deposition and erosion.
Wikimedia Commons/Martin Kraft
While the Yellow Mounds Overlook does not include much hiking, Badlands National Park does offer several other trails that are perfect for nearly any and every skill level.
Wikimedia Commons/Len Saltiel
To learn more about the Yellow Mounds Overlook, Badlands National Park, and other area trails, please visit the National Park Service's website.
TripAdvisor/Anne O

Do you have a favorite attraction, event, or restaurant that you would like to see featured on Only in South Dakota? Nominate it here! For a few of our favorite can’t-miss SoDak trails, check out The 10 Gorgeous Hikes Everyone In South Dakota Must Complete.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Featured Addresses
Yellow Mounds Overlook, SD-240, Wall, SD 57790, USA