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Average nightly rates89 total sites
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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
John L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WOOD
beautiful location right on the banks of the lake. Quiet and clean, would definitely stay here again.
Gail O
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SMOK
Loved our campsite. No showers. Only outhouses. We had a non-electrical site in a section designated as such. People used generators which were very noisy. The generators did not run constantly, but noisy when they were in use.
Christine R
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMOK
The campsites are large and nicely separated from other sites with trees. Very pretty location. The lake is not near these sites and you would likely want to drive to the swim beach but parking availability wasn’t an issue even on the 4th of July. There is no cell phone signal (Verizon) in the campground.
Bruce B
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMOK
Our site was #20. Nice and shady but be careful where you set your tent. We had a several inches of rain. It pools all around the fire pit. Just look for the high spot. The water receded remarkably fast. I would have given a 5 but the bathroom door doesn't close which is hugely inconvenient.
RUDY Z
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: ROCK
Beautiful Campground!
Kathleen M
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CHIP
The out houses were full. The camping spot everyone park their boat there and walked through our camp site. We couldn't fish or put our kayaks in.
Richard P
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CHIP
Sheridan Lake is our favorite Forest Service Camp Ground. The scenery is spectacular and with the Marina near by, the experience is one that we always look forward to.
James H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CHIP
Always a fun time at Sheridan Lake. Great camp site!
Colleen M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: WOOD
Bathrooms cleaned thoroughly daily.
Trash was well managed. Staff were friendly.
Too many dogs!
Beth P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SMOK
Sheridan Lake was a great campground to be away from the crowds and busyness of the Black Hills, but close enough to the sights without driving all the time. Our spot had lots of trees which made using solar a little difficult, but our generator came in handy when we didn’t have enough power. There is NO dump station which was also tricky, but we made it work. The lake and beach were great along with the large campsites.
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
