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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
Matt L
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMOK
We enjoy this campsite for the most part. We met up with other family and the sites on the map showed they were right across from each other, which they were not. The camp hosts in the "Smoke" sites were too much in our business. "Karen" kept involving herself in our happenings. We came to relax and weren't breaking any rules. She was a busy body. Just leave people be. 🙄 Always enjoy the area though. One other thing. People should be charged online while booking their site for dogs or not at all. Pain doing it when checking in.
Randy B
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMOK
The camp host was not accommodating for moving us away from the smelly bathrooms although the camp ground was no where near full. I have read other reviews of the campground mentioning this was possible without purchasing another site. The campground map shown when booking online does not show where the bathrooms are located either. Very disappointed in the service and attitude of the hosts. Would not stay here again nor recommend to others.
Claire A
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMOK
So lovely, well kept, and beautiful!
Paul A
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: CHIP
Such a great place to camp! Everything is clean and well taken care of! Room for the kids to run and explore! We will always come back every year!
james d
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SMOK
Great place to stay while visiting the tourist sites like Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Fishing, kayaking, and hiking are easy access local to the park. Hill city is close for everything needed, so long trips to Rapid aren’t necessary for supplies. The new park management seems very friendly and professional. I spend my summers in the parks around here and this is probably the best. I would recommend a play area in each loop for kids as it is really geared to visiting families.
Colleen K
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: WOOD
Sheridan Lake is a beautiful campground! We enjoyed our overnight there and wished we could have stayed longer.
Teri H
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMOK
The campsite was spacious and very pretty. I was helped very kindly by the people in the front gate. The place was clean and evryone was very nice.
Thomas B
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WOOD
I arrived and had not purchased firewood for my camp yet. The main gate was not open to purchase from. Employees in a cart came by and went back to get 2 packs of wood and ability for me to pay by card at my campsite to make sure we could have a nice fire. Awesome place and workers! Our camp was wonderful.
Douglas C
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: CHIP
The area is beautiful. However, I would not come back due to the service from the management office not accepting my request for a refund. I missed the block to select military veteran when I signed up and they would not reimburse me. Very poor service to the military service members.
Stan S
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: WOOD
Beautiful!
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
