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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
Matthew S
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: CHIP
Fantastic campground, by a beautiful lake.
Marlin N
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WOOD
It's a wonderful campground and the lake was full. And this year we saw fireflies. We have been coming here for quite a few years. The only disappointment was the concessionaire now charges a separate $5.00 per vehicle for the swim beach. This was never the case before. Still a great place to camp.
Tim J
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CHIP
Beautiful campground. Stayed a week in spot 70 tent camping. Sites are spacious, not crowded together. Fire ring with grate, picnic table in the site, vault toilets were clean and maintained , potable water spigots spaced around the sites. Great camping
Greg S
VerifiedJune 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMOK
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Brett G
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SMOK
Nice location
Michael C
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMOK
Nice forest service campground. I would give it five stars when they replace picnic benches. The existing ones are quite old.
Martin T
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SMOK
I've visited Sheridan Lake CG several times and always had a great experience. This time a nearby camper ran his construction sized generator all day long which was hard to ignore. I was also surprised with a "pet fee" that was added upon arrival. Still, the folks running the camp were great and it was another nice time in the Black Hills.
Thomas J
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: WOOD
The campgrounds are beautiful and well-maintained. All campsites provide easy access to the lake. Signage from the highway and inside the campgrounds is clearly marked. Lori at the ranger station was helpful and lovely.
Marguerite R
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: CHIP
Camp hosts were amazing. Check in/out was very smooth.
Catherine R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SMOK
Our campsite was wonderful! The sites are not too close together so it gave us enough privacy. I do need to mention how clean the bathrooms were…we do a lot of camping and I think those were the cleanest we have ever seen. Thank you for taking care of them. We fully enjoyed our stay and would love to go back some day!
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
