Sheridan Lake

Entrance to Sheridan Lake
Sheridan Lake South
Sheridan Lake

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

89 total sites

RV Sites

87 sites

Tent Sites

2 sites

About Sheridan Lake

This campground is along the south shore of Sheridan Lake. Within its 5 large loops, there are many sites with direct access to the lake. Access to the south boat ramp and the Flume Trailhead from within the campground and easy access to the South Beach Area, this recreational complex has everything needed for a fun, family camping experience.

Number of accommodations: 89

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 16 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
  • Marina
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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89 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 002, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 003, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 004, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 005, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 006, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 007, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 008, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 009, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 010, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 011, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 012, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 014, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 015, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 016, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 017, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 018, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 019, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 020, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 021, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 022, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 023, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 024, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 025, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 026, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 027, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 028, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 029, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 030, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 031, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 032, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 033, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 034, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 035, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 036, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 037, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 038, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 039, Loop: SMOK RV
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🚐 040, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 042, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 043, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 044, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 045, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 046, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 047, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 049, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 050, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 051, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 052, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 055, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 061, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 065, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 066, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 067, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 068, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 069, Loop: WOOD RV
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🚐 070, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 071, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 072, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 073, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 074, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 075, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 076, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 077, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 078, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 080, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 081, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 082, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 083, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 084, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 085, Loop: CHIP RV
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086, Loop: CHIP Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 087, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 088, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 089, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 090, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 091, Loop: CHIP RV
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092, Loop: CHIP Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 093, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 094, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 095, Loop: CHIP RV
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🚐 109, Loop: ROCK RV
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🚐 116, Loop: ROCK RV
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🚐 117, Loop: ROCK RV
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🚐 118, Loop: ROCK RV
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🚐 119, Loop: ROCK RV
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🚐 120, Loop: ROCK RV
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🚐 122, Loop: ROCK RV
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🚐 124, Loop: ROCK RV
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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.

Review Summary

4.4
457 reviews
5
64.1%
293
4
21.7%
99
3
7.9%
36
2
3.7%
17
1
2.6%
12

John S

Verified

July 17, 2022 Stayed at: 076, Loop: CHIP

4

Spacious sites, nice view of the lake. Friendly campground host. Bathrooms on the smelly side...

Merida S

Verified

July 17, 2022 Stayed at: 065, Loop: WOOD

5

We brought a 5th wheel and kayaks for our stay. We could take the boats right down to the water from our spot. Fishing was good, too. The campground is very nice and we had a wonderful view of the lake, which was great at the end of the day around the campfire. Very quiet and private. The bathrooms were incredibly clean.

Michael F

Verified

July 18, 2022 Stayed at: 069, Loop: WOOD

5

Great camping with lake access. We had site 69 with our pop-up camper. It has to be one of the best sites in the campground. Nobody on either side of your for 100 yards, and a lakefront campground with direct access to the lake via a gentle slope. Overall, a great trip.

Michelle P

Verified

July 19, 2022 Stayed at: 052, Loop: WOOD

3

Electricity would be nice.

Randy E

Verified

July 20, 2022 Stayed at: 124, Loop: ROCK

5

Campsites are spread out with privacy.
Only stayed 1 night….. the Lake looked awesome…
ATT cell service did not exist….but that’s not necessarily a bad thing😊

Nick H

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 089, Loop: CHIP

5

This is the 3rd year in a row we have stayed at Sheridan Lake campground. Always a wonderful experience! Clean, quiet, and beautiful. Lots of campsites, but everything is so spread out, that you don't feel like you are on top of other campers. Great access to swimming and fishing. Only a half hour from Rapid City.

Thomas G

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMOK

5

Nice camp site. Well managed. People didn’t run generators all night. Sites were just spread out enough.

Kim J

Verified

July 27, 2022 Stayed at: 087, Loop: CHIP

5

We stayed here after visiting Mt. Rushmore. We arrived after dark and the campground and our site were easy to find. We awoke to a beautiful view of the lake in a spacious site with lots of trees. A very enjoyable stay.

Terri A

Verified

July 29, 2022 Stayed at: 039, Loop: SMOK

5

I was quite skeptical making reservations at a campground with a marina during the summer months as my past experiences have been... shall we say.... less than peaceful! When I arrived at the campsite, I was pleased to find the sites were a little farther apart than the 'rub elbows with your neighbor' norm. I was utterly shocked at how clean the campsite was! No broken bottles or glass needing to be raked out of the way, no trash stuffed between the slates of the picnic table, no cigarette butts needing to be picked out of the fire ring and only minimal raking of pine cones was necessary to start setting up camp. Although there were campers across the road and to both the left and right of me, I never once heard noise from their campsites! The restroom was extremely clean and well stocked and the camp hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed not having cell service for four glorious days! The fishing pier was more than adequate (the wind wasn't cooperating during my trip) and I have found a great place to bring the grandkids for a fun-filled day of catching perch and other small fish. This was, without a doubt, the best campground I have found in the Black Hills and I am counting the days until my next trip!

John A

Verified

July 29, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SMOK

5

We were right next to one of the camp hosts she was amazing! The atmosphere and the park were so wonderful and clean. The bathrooms could have used a little more touching up but it's a camp site and the Camp hosts work really hard.

Location Sheridan Lake

Address:
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
Hill City, SD, 57745
United States

Highway access

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

Distance to downtown

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 11, 2026

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