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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
Megan K
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SMOK
Excellent location! Very pretty campsite, near the lake. There is no cell service (which we loved, so checking out was relaxing). Bathrooms are potable toilets only. They have water faucets that are drinkable, but no sinks or showers. It was perfect for our time in the Black Hills!
Cliff p
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SMOK
Sites are spread out nicely so you are not right on top of your fellow campers. They sites are very big and cleaned up nicely. Bathrooms are vault tolets but were maintened well. Lake was beautiful and the kids had a lot of fun at the swim beach.
Dave Fleck F
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: ROCK
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The restrooms and kept sanitized and clean. Great hiking and fishing!!
don t
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: ROCK
very neatly maintained
Terri A
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SMOK
I love Sheridan Lake and was looking forward to taking my grandkids for their first camping/fishing experience! Sadly, the weather was not cooperative and we decided not to make their first trip miserable and cooped up in a tent... But we did spend several days fishing and had a blast!
Lela K
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: WOOD
It was a very nice place. We enjoyed our view and it was very quiet there.
randall i
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: ROCK
Had to cancel, but every time we use the facilities we have a very good experience. Thank you.
Erin R
VerifiedMarch 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: WOOD
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Stevan C
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMOK
Wonderful campground with the exception of the billions of flies that covered the walls of the outhouse. No sign in outhouse saying "please close the toilet lid after use" which would have helped to keep the flies at bay. Informed concessionaire at gate and their reply was "we are in the process of painting", but we saw no signs of painters or prep in our 8 days there. Outhouse ran out of tp 2 days before our departure, again we informed the concessionaire and no action was taken to re-supply the tp. Campground was full of big rv's, most of which ran generators. Forest Service should consider making some of the loops generator free for those of us that don't want to hear the generators roar so that someone can watch tv or run their AC. Lake and surrounding area was absolutely beautiful.
Jacki I
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: WOOD
The view of the lake was beautiful!! Campground was clean, quiet. Pet friendly. September nights can get chilly… make sure to pack extra blankets if tenting! 😊
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
