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
Mark G
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: Agate
Excellent facilities. Great views. Loved the Ranger presentation and the astronomy presentation at the amphitheater.
Timothy R
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: Butte
The park is amazing. The campground was fine. Like others have said, you're there for the park not the campground but the campground did what we needed it to do. The bathrooms were clean and maintained, average for state and National Park facilities. We loved the nightly ranger programs and hiking around the park and would definitely stay there again if we are passing through the Badlands.
Lindsay B
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Butte
Great campground! Lots of open spaces for kids to play (ours gathered anyone around and played a big whiffle ball game). Good nightly amphitheater program as well. Thanks for having us!
Bridgette C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: Butte
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Morgan C
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: Butte
We arrived at dark so we’re greeted with a great view at sunrise. Highly recommend this spot for camping! Clean facilities, friendly host. Sites felt a tad close together since there weren’t any trees for privacy but we still enjoyed the spot for the little amount of time we spent there.
Jennifer B
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: Butte
We enjoyed our stay at Cedar Pass Campground. It is a beautiful area. The rangers and the program that evening was great, and it's a great location for cooler evening hikes!
John J
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: Agate
Amazing campsite. The views were something out of a movie. The campsite was breezy at night and very peaceful. Highly recommend.
Yiliang Z
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: Agate
The location was excellent and environment accommodating. A restaurant near by was a plus. Having a coin-operated shower was excellent in scorching hot weather. However, the showers appeared not well maintained - some had very little water. Man's bathroom had two toilets and one was out of order for the two days we stayed there. Maybe fed funding cuts affected the maintenance? Otherwise a stellar 5.
Debbie N
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 81, Loop: Butte
2nd time here and was just as perfect as last time although we liked site 81 the best. Large flat grassy area with a covered picnic table. Woke up to an unbeatable view with close sightings of wildlife. Clean bathrooms and close store with all your campings needs. Tent campers be aware it does get very windy in the Badlands though so be prepared.
Caleb B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: Butte
Site 77 at Cedar Pass Campground is one of the most beautiful views in the national park. Plenty of space as well!
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. |
