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
Ben S
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: Butte
water spigots were out of order, but we made do!
Ryan O
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: Agate
Troy L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: Butte
The site was great for our short stay. I t is very convenient and is the second time we have stayed for an overnight at this campground.
Niel C
VerifiedAugust 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: Butte
Drinking fountains shut down, wifi that didn’t provide access to the internet, and fleas/no-see-ums biting our ankles, forcing us to go back inside the camper. Wasn’t expecting much from a place called the badlands, and it delivered.
Sophia C
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Agate
Campsite is really cute and well maintained. Bathrooms with showers are available and seem to be regularly cleaned as well.
Gwendolyn DeLaine S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: Butte
Nice clean and safe campground with a great view.
David G
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Agate
Its really the views that are the star of the show here. The topography was unlike anything else I have seen. The restaurant at the Cedar Pass lodge was convenient although not a gastronomic delight, but passable. The short "Door" and "Window" hike were the limits of our hiking in the 100+ degree weather. The coin operated showers fully reflected the normal area wide lack of water. Prairie dogs were cute and pronghorn antelope around. Worth a couple of day's visit on a cross country sojourn.
Malorie Q
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Agate
Absolutely loved our stay here! From the ranger talks at the amphitheater to the morning sun rise! Look forward to being here again!
Bernard Z
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: Butte
This si a standard campground. Sites on side of street. Site tough to level but managed. Best perk is it is in Badlands National Park with easy access to Visitor center, Ampitheater. Has electric which was needed in 100 degree heat
Marita L
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 91, Loop: Butte
The evening program about the stars and parts of a telescope was excellent.
The shower in the morning did not work very well but what a view of the sunrise!
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
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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. |
