About Cedar Pass Campground
Number of accommodations: 83
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (280)
What Guests Are Saying
Cedar Pass Campground offers a basic yet well-maintained camping experience in the heart of Badlands National Park, with convenient access to trails and stunning views. Facilities include electric hookups, clean restrooms, and coin-operated showers, although hot water availability can be inconsistent. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, tranquil atmosphere, and exceptional stargazing opportunities, making it a memorable choice for camping enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Cedar Pass Campground offers a basic yet well-maintained camping experience in the heart of Badlands National Park, with convenient access to trails and stunning views. Facilities include electric hookups, clean restrooms, and coin-operated showers, although hot water availability can be inconsistent. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, tranquil atmosphere, and exceptional stargazing opportunities, making it a memorable choice for camping enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Julia S
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Agate
The campground is basic. It’s in the middle of the park and feels smack dab in the middle of no where. There are no trees so you see all your neighbors. The sites are somewhat spaced in that you are not right next to someone but you’ve got neighbors in front and behind you. All of this is fine and within expectations. Water, electric and dump are all available and convenient. The biggest complaint I have is the pay showers that do not have hot water. Seems to be hit or miss because the men in our group were able to take hot showers but the women’s bathroom water was freezing.
joy s
VerifiedApril 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: Butte
Well space campground with excellent views
Vicente B
VerifiedApril 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 96, Loop: Butte
Ashley M
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: Agate
Try quiet and had everything I needed! Workers were friendly and kept the area nice and clean!
Bernadette N
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Agate
Easy access
Cassidy H
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: Butte
Great campsite for a couple days in Badlands NP. Close by the amphitheatre so we were easily able to enjoy an informative ranger talk. We appreciated the awning over the table at the campsite. Bathrooms were relatively tidy. Showers tended to be busy, especially later in the day, but nice option to have!
Reed H
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Agate
Good location,clean facilities, quiet
Jenny J
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: Butte
We were happy with the ability to stay inside the park. The campground had many sites, we did reserve it about two weeks out, and it appeared full that night. We tent camped and did not experience noise. The ladies shower was extra cold, the mens was extra warm, we would have preferred these reversed. The showers and bath rooms were moderately clean.
Kathryn J
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Agate
Campsites very close together and campers were very noisy throughout the night for tent camping.
Shannon B
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Agate
Views from the campground are beautiful and the location is perfect for getting an early start to the trails and avoiding crowds. The bathrooms leave a lot to be desired unfortunately. During our stay the coin operated showers were not operating properly and on our last day even the toilets were having challenges. If these items can be repaired I would give this campground 5 stars.
Location Cedar Pass Campground
Address:
20681 South Dakota Highway 240
Interior, SD, 57750
United States
From Sioux Falls:
Travel west on I-90 to exit 131. Turn south onto Hwy 240, the Badlands Loop Road and enter Badlands National Park at the Northeast entrance. Travel 8 miles (13 km) to Cedar Pass Lodge, making a slight left onto Hwy 377. Cedar Pass Campground will be on your left.
From Rapid City:
Travel east on I-90 to exit 110. From exit 110, turn south onto Hwy 240, the Badlands Loop Road and enter Badlands National Park at the Pinnacles entrance. Travel 30 miles (48 km). Turn right on Hwy 377. Cedar Pass Campground will be on your left.
From Rapid City: (alternate route)
Travel east on I-90 to exit 131. Turn south onto Hwy 240, the Badlands Loop Road and enter Badlands National Park at the Northeast entrance. Travel 8 miles (13 km) to Cedar Pass Lodge, making a slight left onto Hwy 377. Cedar Pass Campground will be on your left.
Scenic Highway 44:
Travel southeast on Hwy 44 to the town of Interior and continue northeast on Hwy 377 two miles (3 km) to Cedar Pass Lodge
Latitude & Longitude: 43.745 / -101.948
Elevation: 736 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
The campground entrance kiosk is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm - 6:00 am. Generators are not permitted to run during these hours.Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m. Check-out is 11:00 a.m. RV sites allow for one RV (tow included) per site. In an effort to maintain the prairie grassland, campfires are not permitted within Badlands National Park. However, you may use small, portable propane grills at your campsite for cooking.Cedar Pass Campground is pet-friendly. However, all pets must remain on leash at all times in Cedar Pass Campground and Badlands National Park.Wildlife activity is prevalent in the park. Please familiarize yourself with wildlife safety and proper food storage. Store all human and pet food in a closed hard-sided container or enclosed vehicle when not in use. Store or dispose of food scraps, cooking utensils, and garbage so that they are inaccessible to wildlife.A complimentary dump station is available in the Group Loop.Please note that Badlands National Park is prone to sudden heavy winds and storms. Prepare your campsite and secure your belongings accordingly. |
