My brother and I used to go there fairly often. I havent been in some time though. Id love to head up there agian but its a bit late now to ask for tomorrow off.
Go at least once a year in Jeeps. Going next Saturday (the 6th) with my girl friend. My XJ isn't off road ready yet (needs wheel hub units), but meeting a friend in his lifted JKU there. She has never been off road other then the hoosier outdoor experience, which was nothing compared to Badlands.
Was a great day to ride....things that changed since last visit was you have to park in top parking lot. Bottom parking lot just empty, food stand up on top too. Lots of folks there but not over crowded. I have been going for well over 10 yrs.....in the day the pits had shear cliffs to try an climb an jump off, miss those days for sure.