During summer, the trails allow access to a 5,000-acre dedicated nature preserve. A back country area is open for those wishing to hike to their camping spot. Little Missouri offers a wilderness experience in the wild, rugged and picturesque Badlands. Numerous wildlife species include mule deer, coyote, fox, bobcat and golden eagle. Horse rentals and guide services are available for those wanting to explore the park's extensive trail system.
Corrals are also available for riders bringing in their own mounts.
In the heart of the Badlands, Sully Creek is just minutes away from the historic cowtown of Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It provides primitive camping and related facilities for trail riding, canoeing and hiking. There are corrals for those bringing in their own horses. A connecting trail provides foot and horse access to the nearby Little Missouri National Grassland.