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 (367)
What Guests Are Saying
Sheridan Lake offers great tent and RV camping with spacious, shaded sites and a beautiful lakeside location, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The clean facilities and friendly hosts enhance the overall experience, despite some concerns about limited infrastructure and cellular service. While some campers noted noise from generators and construction, many found the setting peaceful and enjoyable, making it a desirable spot for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Sheridan Lake offers great tent and RV camping with spacious, shaded sites and a beautiful lakeside location, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The clean facilities and friendly hosts enhance the overall experience, despite some concerns about limited infrastructure and cellular service. While some campers noted noise from generators and construction, many found the setting peaceful and enjoyable, making it a desirable spot for future visits.
Review Summary
Andrew F
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CHIP
Great sites for tent camping
Pat M
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: WOOD
Wonderful stay. Close to the Mickelson trail
Mark W
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: CHIP
Services are scaled back and infrastructure upkeep is falling behind. It's a shame policy makers are not properly funding our public recreational facilities.
Kathy K
VerifiedDecember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SMOK
Large campsites with lots of trees and shade!
Gary G
VerifiedDecember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: CHIP
I love camping a Sheridan Lake as far back as a little child. Lots of great times & memories. Now I’m 54 & able to have my daughter & grandchild experience those same experiences.
The biggest downfall to the campgrounds is the lack of cellular service. I have upgraded to my camper but it’s still not enough. A lot of people camping there still have to be able to keep in touch with family & have to take time every day to still run business as usual as like myself. Weather awareness is on top of that list as well as is wildfire awareness. If something was to happen. Having immediate contact to emergency services & weather updates would be extremely helpful and important. There has to be wifi service for camp goers plain & simply this day & age.
Terence C
VerifiedDecember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: WOOD
Beautiful campground with nice spacing for room and privacy.
JERIE R
VerifiedNovember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: ROCK
I love to camp at this lake. Sites are spaced well and most are easy to get in and out of. The hosts have been very helpful and the bathrooms are always clean.
Cheryl Y
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WOOD
We really liked the campground. Nice mostly level site on dirt. Sites were spread out. There are trees and a grass area in the campsite and a nice view of the lake. Pit toilets were clean and didn’t have a bad smell. Close to many places around Mt Rushmore. Road work going on made access a little more difficult.
Leigh M
VerifiedNovember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: SMOK
Best Campground in the state !
Brenda S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: CHIP
Staff at the check in station are always very kind
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.9808 / -103.472
Elevation: 1414 feet
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: June 4, 2026
