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
Cordell M
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: Agate
Campsite was clean and ready. Campsites had enough space for tent camping. Wind was a little strong, but made it through okay!
Danelle Y
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: Agate
I was not expecting to enjoy camping in the Badlands as much as I did. Campsite was perfect for sunrise and didn’t feel crowded or too close to the other sites. Bathroom was just down the walkway away from the rest of the campsites so it was easy to get to and not busy. Facet to fill water jugs was by the bathroom. The shade cover over and behind the picnic table was needed and much appreciated. Great place to pitch tent and kick back to read a book.
Minjong K
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Agate
Clean restrooms and showers. Public Wifi is available at the campgrounds.
Michelle W
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: Butte
Amazing, beautiful place, good ranger presentation. Great to be in the middle of the Badlands.
Tracey D
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: Butte
The views are perfect. We stayed 2 nights and couldn't get a site back to back and had to move but we didn't find it to be a nuisance
Emma B
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: Butte
This was a fantastic campground! Great amenities, beautiful views, and they had super awesome ranger programs!!!
DJ H
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 95, Loop: Butte
Great experience!
Donald W
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: Butte
Great campground for being in the park. Would stay again.
James F
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Agate
Sites were good and camp was fully booked when I was there. Bathroom were good. Showers could use a door rather than a shower curtain. But they were welcome after a long few days. Just beware of the wind at camp it can be very strong.
Dana A
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Agate
Sooo we had a torrential downpour and wind storm with 3 inches falling in 10 minutes and a shredded tent, but site 3 has the BEST view in the campground!
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. |
