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
Michael J
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: Agate
Badlands ae beautiful.
Simon B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Butte
Most sites are drive through, and this is really more of a big parking lot ride off the main drag. That's not a complaint, but just best to keep in mind that this is the big rig camping ground in the national park. For a more backcountry experience, you could go and try to snag a spot on "The Wall" boondocking grounds right of Hwy 240 going to Wall North of the park.
Michele W
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: Butte
Excellent Rv campsite! Had Excellent wifi coverage! Just beautiful! Excellent nightly ranger programs. This is my 2nd favorite campsite next to Willow Beach, AZ!
Donna K
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: Butte
Although “campsites” were only widened areas of the road, they were adequate. Picnic tables were shaded. Communication regarding our site was good. The location right on the loop road was very convenient. The best feature was the evening program at the amphitheater, conducted by the rangers. The first was a numerous look at the wildlife in the Badlands. After dark, telescopes were set up and we were given a “tour” of the constellations. Both programs were excellent.
CHRISTY W
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: Butte
The location is the reason to camp here. We didn’t need to use the facilities. There’s an adequate dump station. The temps can be extreme.
The park is beautiful! Much can be seen from the roadway but the hikes give another perspective.
Leonard B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Butte
Bathrooms were well kept and the site was clean and well spaced from neighbors. Plus the scenery was amazing.
alexis g
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Agate
Beautiful view of the Badlands and nice shaded picnic table
Amy M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Butte
Nice covered picnic tables. Bathroom was a little far away, no running water nearby.
JAN H
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: Butte
clarity for site, bathrooms and showers were clean.
Sonja R
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Agate
We loved this campground. Very well kept and beautiful scenery (even with the storms we got when we stayed). The cafeteria down the road was also very good and appreciated.
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. |
