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
John A
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SMOK
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.
Kim J
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: CHIP
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.
Thomas G
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMOK
Nice camp site. Well managed. People didn’t run generators all night. Sites were just spread out enough.
Nick H
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CHIP
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.
Randy E
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: ROCK
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😊
Michelle P
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: WOOD
Electricity would be nice.
Michael F
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: WOOD
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.
Merida S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: WOOD
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.
John S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: CHIP
Spacious sites, nice view of the lake. Friendly campground host. Bathrooms on the smelly side...
Sheryl B
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SMOK
Great Campground. Beautiful site. Well spaced from other sites. Good lake access.
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
