Matt J
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 Stayed at: 071, Loop: CHIP
One of our favorite places to camp. We love the large camping sites and proximity to the lake.
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497 reviews
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.
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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 071, Loop: CHIP
One of our favorite places to camp. We love the large camping sites and proximity to the lake.
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September 8, 2026 Stayed at: 086, Loop: CHIP
Our family loves camping here. The lake access is so convenient and there are many fun activities to do on the lake. Close to town, Mt. Rushmore and Custer state park. Everything is clean and camp hosts are super friendly!
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September 8, 2026 Stayed at: 069, Loop: WOOD
Great spot, right on the lake. Wish I had booked more nights here.
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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: 081, Loop: CHIP
We've camped at Sheridan Lake several times. Always a pleasure. This time it was even quieter than usual. The sites (most of them anyway) are quite spacious, with lots of room between you and the neighbors. Pads can be a bit tight to get into, and some could be a bit more level. But the place it lovely, with lots of big pine trees many sites overlooking the Lake. Restrooms were some of the cleanest "outhouses" we've encountered anywhere.
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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: 080, Loop: CHIP
Great lake, great camping, great staff, one of my favorite places in the world
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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: 043, Loop: WOOD
We spent two nights at this campground in the Black Hills National Forest and had a fantastic stay. The campground provided a peaceful setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the Black Hills and was a great place to relax and enjoy the area. Our site worked well for our travel trailer, and we really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. It was exactly what we were hoping for from a National Forest camping experience.One thing to be aware of is that there is no dump station at the campground, so you'll want to plan accordingly. That certainly wasn't enough to take away from our experience or our rating.Overall, this was an easy five-star stay for us. Two peaceful nights surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills made this a campground we would gladly stay at again!
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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 067, Loop: WOOD
Beautiful location. Clean sites. Gracious camp hosts.
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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: 061, Loop: WOOD
Clean camp site. Easy to find. Beautiful location. Very friendly staff.
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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: 042, Loop: WOOD
Quiet, beautiful area with short access to water. Banks were steep in most areas, but access was fairly easy. No cell service (Verizon) in campground. Potable water hose bibs did not have threads and were only a few making filling fresh water tank a little tricky. No showers or dump station. Host said water and dump station were available at a private campground in Three Forks for a fee. Pit toilets were clean and nice (for pit toilets). Sites were nice and setup well. Tables and fire pits in excellent shape, pads were not very level, but still able to get trailer ok. Bring fishing gear!
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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 073, Loop: CHIP
Bathrooms are very clean. Campsites, well kept. The only negative I would have is that when you pay for a campsite you shouldn’t have to pay to go to the beach.
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Forest Recreation Management, Inc, Hill City, SD 57745 United States
Elevation: 1,414 ft
From Rapid City, take Highway 16 for 18 mi west to Three Forks. Turn right (north) on Highway 385 and travel 2 mi to Calument Road at the inlet. Turn right and travel 1 mi 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.
Last updated: October 22, 2026