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
Suzette D
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMOK
This is a rustic campground
No water, sewer or electric
It’s right in the middle of all the tourist attractions makes it easy to see Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and more.
Groceries are not far in Hill City
Brandon Y
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMOK
This was an excellent spot in the campground. There are not many flat spots for large tents, though. We were able to pitch a 3-person tent a little farther down the hill with a mostly flat spot with a great view of the valley. It was beautiful. Also, the bathrooms were very clean compared to other campgrounds I've camped at. Overall, excellent!
Greg L
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CHIP
The staff was very helpful dealing with the people that decided to stay after the check-out time. My wife and I had to wait 20 minutes for these old rude people to get their act together and leave. Check out time is 1PM - they left at 2:20 PM. Other then that issue - we had a wonderful time.
James B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: ROCK
Lovely campground.
Grace C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SMOK
Our go to campground! Wish there was electric hook ups but still live bring my family here!
Jeanine S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMOK
Great place to stay! Hosts were very friendly.
Sites are large and ours had a lot of privacy. Campground is close to all the attractions.
It would be nice if there was cell service within the campground.
Al S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: CHIP
Nice quiet campground with plenty of space between campsites. The garbage bins should be emptied more frequently or there should be an alternative place for people to dispose of fish guts. After a couple of days in the summer fish guts are unbearable to smell. The entrance roads are very narrow, and some areas have a large drop off from the edge of the pavement. Please fill in the low spots with gravel to prevent damage to low clearance vehicles and trailers.
The camp host, Cindy, was very nice and helpful. She is and asset to your organization.
Greg H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: SMOK
Staff was great. Always ready to help.
Marlo J
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: WOOD
Beautiful huge shaded campground. Giant sites. Top tier!
Kari K
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WOOD
Great campground with views of the lake and wonderful campsites. Well maintained with helpful staff checking campers in on arrival. Sites are spaced apart and most have tree coverage woth some shade. Lots of pollen when I visited in June.
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
