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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
Robert G
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SMOK
No complaints other than a small dog barked all day and most of the night and it could be heard all across the campground. I was hoping the host would make contact with the owner.
Zach G
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: ROCK
Overall, had a great time at the campground. The lake was warm, beautiful and easily accessed from our site. My only suggestion is to be more clear that campers cannot be directly filled at the campground. I thought I could fill at one of the water spigots on site, but was told by the camp host that was not allowed.
Maya J
VerifiedAugust 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMOK
Beautiful campground - very well kept. There are rules - which we appreciate - bit we didn't appreciate the way they were enforced. The manner of some workers was gruff and unpleasant.
Brian B
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: ROCK
Nice, basic campground and close to Mount Rushmore. The lake was pretty. Our site was hilly and uncomfortable. Just a small flat spot for the tent and everything else was sloped.
Chad B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SMOK
Nice, quite, and peaceful.
James B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SMOK
We absolutely love this place. We had a wonderful campsite thanks to the host. Originally our site was No. 5. It was a terrible site only 15 feet from a stinking outhouse. They allowed us to move to a first come first serve site . This site had a wonderful view of the lake and was a pull through. We will be back, just not near an outhouse!
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.
Michael S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: ROCK
Sheridan Lake CG has a very attractive layout with large ponderosa pines shading most sites. The campground hosts do an excellent job of maintaining this recreation site.
Terri A
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: SMOK
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!
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.
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