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
ron r
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CHIP
Very pretty. The attended was very helpful and friendly.
Kimberly L
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: CHIP
We loved our campsite right by the lake. It was peaceful and calming on the inlet. Wonderful wildlife and a quick jaunt to the beach area for swimming. My kids did attempt to swim from the trail between our site and the lake, but my husband wanted more groomed area for swimming.
ELLIOT H
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SMOK
I loved that the place was soo clean and the people were soo sweet they helped us when we needed help ands they told my wife where the best place to go fishing was me and my kids had a great time swimming
Alexander G
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WOOD
Campground was amazing on the lake was beautiful, but the bathrooms had major issues, flies everywhere. Also, toilets would not seal and prevent the fly issues. If you can handle this then this campground will be awesome. Most campsites have a nice view of the lake even the ones that aren't on the edge. There is a gas station open till 10 pm that is a mile away if the bathrooms are too much (the bathroom there are clean).
Lisa E
VerifiedAugust 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CHIP
This campground is huge and has such a beautiful setting. That said, we scored the last available site for the night. So many loud campers well after dark but thankfully a storm blew in and sent them scurrying to their tents, etc. I am an avid camper and hiker. I have seen some pretty bad vault toilets but these were hands down the worst ever (chipper loop). Infested with flies and the smell was unbearable. As soon as we woke up the following morning we left, so we could find a place to use the restroom. Sad but true.
Richard A
VerifiedAugust 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: ROCK
Clean quiet and great camping
Darcy S
VerifiedAugust 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: WOOD
Great campground. Spots had lots of space. Lake had great fishing, kayaking, and swimming.
Richard T
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: WOOD
The campsites are very roomy and fairly level. We had one with a great view of the lake. Only drawback of that was very loud music from boats on the lake late into the evenings. Would like to see a cut off time on that. The campground could also stand an upgrade on most of their bathrooms.
Maria P
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SMOK
The staff was amazing, the site was beautiful and the water pristine! We will be back again!
Taylor M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: CHIP
Amazing, quiet, spacious campground. Lots of fishing and activities!
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
