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
Griffin R
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: Butte
Great stay while crossing through the badlands! Was directly in the sun, and campsites are pretty close. The facility was very clean throughout!
Robert B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: Group Loop 1, Loop: Group
Great campground in every regards…astronomy program was very, very good.
Kyle G
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: Group Loop 4, Loop: Group
The site was beautiful but it sure did get windy! Also the cafe area has decent food but the other building is a much better visitor center with lots of educational activities and items to purchase as souvenirs. You can also get your national parks passports stamped there.
Vineeta S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Butte
This was our second stay at Cedar Pass - such a beautiful campsite with a stunning view. Sites were well spaced out with plenty of room to walk around and hike.
Gillie L
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: Butte
Beautiful scenery. Clean campground. The pull thru loops are not big enough for good size rv. You are basically parked in the road…
Kaitlyn K
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Agate
Susannah L
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: Butte
Amazing to camp and wake up in the Badlands National Park. Good location near the visitor centre and lots of trails. Nice to have flush toilets on site.
Stefanea R
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 95, Loop: Butte
Our only compliant- one water spigot worked. That's it... Beautiful views, close neighbors, great stop for us on our way home!
Thomas M
VerifiedAugust 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: Agate
Nice park with electric. Clean showers and bathrooms
Audrey R
VerifiedAugust 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: Agate
Nice bathrooms and showers. Great location. It was hard to find in the dark however.
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. |
