About Cedar Pass Campground
Number of accommodations: 83
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
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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
Désirée D
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 65, Loop: Butte
The campsite was very nice with Great views,the only thing that was not so good was that the door from the RV was to the street and not to the picnic table. But side is nice. There is a roof above the picnic table and there’s grass around, which makes it very comfortable.
Kate W
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Agate
Great campground. You can see storms for miles. I feel bad for tent campers - storms and winds are fierce. Proceed with caution. A bit challenging to get details on park events around there.
Jens R
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Agate
Agathe 19 was a great campsite with a nice view. Enjoyed the ranger talk in the evening.
John M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: Butte
Very nice campground in an amazingly beautiful national park.
Roberta H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Agate
Sites all have fantastic views. Restrooms are fine, with coin/pay showers. Dishwashing station is nice to have.
It would be better if the one-way roads were known when selecting a site. They're all pulloffs, so sometimes camper door will face the road.
Larry H
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: Butte
Sunrise/ sunset were besutiful
Ann J
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: Agate
We were lucky enough to book a campsite just a few days ahead and were so happy to be able to camp right in the park. The campground location is close to the visitor center which has potable water where we filled all of our drinking jugs. The campground itself offered no privacy and felt a bit like the wagons, aka RV's and tents, were all circled together. We had seen that in the photos so weren't too surprised.
Maureen A
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: Butte
Nice campground in Badlands NP. Next to the visitor's center and amphitheater. Great evening program about the minuteman missile silos and then an astronomy presentation. Clean restrooms and showers that were nicely maintained.
SANKARASUBRAMANIAN J
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: Agate
Very nice camp ground. Bathroom are clean and well maintained.
Sam P
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: Butte
Beautiful place, nice campsite, clean bathrooms. I'd camp there again.
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. |
