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About Sheridan Lake
Number of accommodations: 89
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
- Marina
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Reviews (457)
What Guests Are Saying
Sheridan Lake campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment with spacious, clean sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Many guests enjoyed the proximity to local attractions and the peaceful setting, with clean bathrooms and friendly camp hosts receiving positive mentions. However, some visitors faced issues such as mice infestations, additional fees for beach access, and concerns about customer service, which have led to mixed reviews regarding their overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Sheridan Lake campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment with spacious, clean sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Many guests enjoyed the proximity to local attractions and the peaceful setting, with clean bathrooms and friendly camp hosts receiving positive mentions. However, some visitors faced issues such as mice infestations, additional fees for beach access, and concerns about customer service, which have led to mixed reviews regarding their overall experience.
Review Summary
Greg S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SMOK
Very nice campground, good site, beach was very nice. Proximity to Crazy Horse Memorial, 3 Forks, and Keystone.
Ken R
VerifiedAugust 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: SMOK
Mice infection!!!
Eddie W
VerifiedAugust 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SMOK
Mice! Mice in our camper. Mice in our vehicle. Love the area, but will not be staying there again.
Jeff S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: CHIP
Great campground. Enjoyed a site next to the lake.
Frauke D
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: CHIP
Giant campground, neighbors were somewhat close, we could clearly hear them snore. Clean restrooms
Adam V
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CHIP
Clean and quiet
braden c
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMOK
It was a beautiful and clean campsite! We were able to rent a kayak and enjoy the full lake. Beautiful from all sides.
Marc R
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMOK
Love Sheridan but had lots of yellow jacket wasps this time at our campsite, Smokey Loop 30. Also, was very disappointed that Sheridan charges you to access the swim beach when you’ve already paid to stay there. Rather unethical in my view, very upsetting and I felt this just smacked of greed.
Mary Jo M
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WOOD
Nice waterfront campsite, clean bathrooms. My only complaint was that there was a $5 fee to use the beach. I thought that should have been included in my camp fee.
Denine E
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMOK
DO NOT STAY HERE — TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
After 7 years of staying at this campground, I can confidently say I will NEVER return, and I strongly recommend families stay elsewhere.
Before our trip, I called the number listed on Recreation.gov and specifically asked if I could reserve a site and then switch to a first-come, first-served site when we arrived. I had done this during COVID and wanted to make absolutely certain it was still allowed. I was told YES. I relied on that information.
We drove 6 HOURS with 3 young children to get there. When we arrived, a bee got into our vehicle, the kids became frightened and started screaming. The FIRST thing the campground host said was, "Why are those kids making such a racket?” She rolled her eyes and treated our children like they were an annoyance.
The host told me she was new, but instead of trying to clarify the situation, she told me Recreation.gov “doesn’t know what they’re talking about” and refused to let me switch sites.
I offered to PAY for all 3 nights at a first-come, first-served site. She refused that too. Another camper arrived looking for a site, so I offered him my reserved site for the remaining 2 nights so it would not sit empty, allowing my family to take an available first-come, first-served site for all 3 nights.
Instead of finding a solution, she became angry and said, “You are dealing with me, not him,” and “You will not be checking in here tonight.”
So after driving 6 HOURS with three children, we were refused check-in and left with NOWHERE TO STAY.
Being new is understandable. Treating customers this way is not. If you don't know the policy, find someone who does. Don't contradict the information provided by Recreation.gov, refuse every reasonable solution, and then leave a family stranded after a six-hour drive.
After 7 years of loyalty, I am incredibly disappointed. DO NOT BOOK THIS CAMPGROUND. Families deserve better.
Location Sheridan Lake
Address:
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
Hill City, SD, 57745
United States
From Rapid City, take Highway 16 for 18 miles west to Three Forks. Turn right (north) on Highway 385 and travel 2 miles to Calument Road at the inlet. Turn right and travel 1 mile to the campground.
Sheridan Lake is accessible via Highway 16, which connects to Rapid City, and Highway 385, which provides access from Highway 16 to the campground.
Elevation: 1414 feet
8 mi drive to downtown Hill City (about 14 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- These campsites are non-electric sites. Generators may run only.
- Non-reservable sites may be available on a first come, first served basis
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails
- A pet fee of $2 per pet per night is required upon check-in
- Click here for more information about Black Hills National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- The Senior and Access discounts are only honored for the site that houses the card holder. If multiple sites are reserved on one card, the rest of the camping fee will be collected upon arrival unless another card holder occupies the site.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026