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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
Merida S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: SMOK
Rodney L
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: WOOD
Perfect distance from Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse and other fun attractions. Camp host and staff were kind and informative.
James C
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: CHIP
A very nice campground near the lake. Most sites have the picnic table and fire ring on the camp side of the site. The sites are spread out so you're no on top of each other. The vault toilets are clean and well kept.
Jen W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: WOOD
I don't think there is a bad site in all of the Woods Loop, but we absolutely LOVED #65 and 66 during our stay. Lakefront and **beautiful views**!!! The campground bathrooms and water sources are in numbers and locations convenient to all sites. 15-20 minute drive to Crazy Horse, Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, and don't miss the public fishing side of Horsethief Lake Campground for a relaxing couple of hours. There are NO showers in this campground at all, but CINDY at the check-in station was SO very helpful in referring us to Three Forks Campground nearby, where for $5 they will let you shower even though you didn't stay there. Same solution for the lack of a dump station -- $10 to dump at 3Forks on your way out of town.
Roman K
VerifiedAugust 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: WOOD
Amazing campground. Super quiet, away from major highways. This campsite was pretty much right on the lake. We spent 3 days fishing Sheridan Lake and the fishing was amazing. Caught pike, crappie, rainbow, and HUGE bluegills. There was plenty of space to set up 2-3 tents, lots of parking area. The staff were all super nice. The young lady at the entrance booth gave us a map and helped with directions. You can also purchase fire wood right at the entrance to the campground. There are tons of offroading/hiking trails within half hour of this campground and you’re also not far from bigger cities if you need to do shopping etc. so the location is awesome. We hope to be back!
Janell W
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: CHIP
Nice site and lovely people that checked us in.
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.
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
