About Cedar Pass Campground
Number of accommodations: 83
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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
Roy B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Agate
I wish we had taken more time to hike and I’d like it if there were a few more hiking trails available. Interpretive signage was very good (though some of it was fading in the intense sunlight) . Science is important to give context to the public about this amazing space and the Park did a fine job with this. I found the staff really helpful and especially liked the specialists in the paleo lab
Andrew V
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: Butte
Peaceful campground with good amenities.
diane S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: Butte
excellent location and site was well equipped.
Doug H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: Agate
Very convenient location. No shade or showers.
Jennell T
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: Group Loop 2, Loop: Group
The Badlands visitor center was fun. The movie that introduces the national park was engaging for all my kids. The weather in the park the day we were there was volatile at night and did break a part of our tent. I would encourage people who will be tent camping to make sure they have a tent that is built for strong winds or be ready to sleep in your car if the winds get a bit crazy. The bathrooms were clean and water was easily accessible. We did the large loop scenic drive while we were there and enjoyed seeing prairie dogs and burrowing owls, along with bison and antelope. There are many places to stop and do short hikes or engage with park rangers. The scenery is unique and beautiful.
Sarah B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: Agate
Views were incredible and the bathrooms and showers were a bonus.
Sabrina R
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 88, Loop: Butte
RV parking is in the street, which limits room for driving through the campsite. Tent camping at our site (88) was challenging because of the lack of flat ground. The restrooms/showers were clean and functional. The view was great and the campground is close to the Visitor Center and Lodge.
rebecca B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 88, Loop: Butte
Not much of a surprise, but there was no shade at all at the campsite aside from a partially shaded wooden cover that wraps over the picnic tables. The ground was quite tough and hard to set up my tent on. None of the nearby water pumps worked while I was there, so my only source of water was from the bathroom :(
RUDY Z
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Agate
Beautiful Campground! Unbelievable Scenery! Camped there with a 35ft Motorhome. Wish could have spent more time there!
Joshua H
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Agate
We were in a 32 foot travel trailer with a slide out on the driver side. The site was a little tight to get it pushed up enough so people could drive around, but we made it work with no major problems. The views were beautiful and being in that location was as secluded feeling as you could get in that campground. It was a fun way to experience the Badlands and would definitely stay 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
| 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. |
