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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
Katelyn C
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: CHIP
Great spot for camping. Clean sites and bathrooms. The lake is beautiful and so peaceful. Will definitely be coming back for another stay!
Brett G
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SMOK
We had a wonderful stay. New toilets were nice.
Daniel B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: CHIP
Good experience. Clean site, friendly staff. Restrooms were clean and a short walk from our site. Overall, I would stay here again.
John H
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMOK
The campground was nice and clean, and the camp hosts were extremely helpful and friendly! We will be back!
Toby T
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SMOK
The park is gorgeous. The sites are first rate. Access is tight, but that’s fine given the reward of such a beautiful spot to stay.
I did find the staff to be overly policing to the point of almost intimidation. As there was no services whatsoever, things like generators are required. If you got home late and ran the generator one minute past 10. There was a knock on the door. I think somebody came by our site every 15 to 20 minutes all evening to make sure that we were abiding by all rules and regulations. It felt more like incarceration than camping. As a couple caring for three young well behaved boys it seemed a little over the top.
We had neighbours that were treated similarly.
I would still come back to your camp site, however, I would look for a site far from your camp hosts as at 52 years old, I don’t require babysitting.
Lena S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: ROCK
Well kept campground with gorgeous views!
Loriahn M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SMOK
Did not end up using due to weather
Beth P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SMOK
Sheridan Lake was a great campground to be away from the crowds and busyness of the Black Hills, but close enough to the sights without driving all the time. Our spot had lots of trees which made using solar a little difficult, but our generator came in handy when we didn’t have enough power. There is NO dump station which was also tricky, but we made it work. The lake and beach were great along with the large campsites.
Colleen M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: WOOD
Bathrooms cleaned thoroughly daily.
Trash was well managed. Staff were friendly.
Too many dogs!
James H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CHIP
Always a fun time at Sheridan Lake. Great camp site!
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 11, 2026
