About Cedar Pass Campground
Number of accommodations: 83
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
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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
Jeremy T
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Agate
Bathrooms and potable water were close by from all the different spots. The only challenging part was that we couldn’t get a site for 4 nights in a row; we had to move camp twice. But that wasn’t anyone’s fault. Campground host was helpful and plenty to see and do within walking distance
Deidra M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Agate
Toilets were not flushing and showers were cold and wouldn't stay on.
Michelle C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 90, Loop: Butte
Being located in Badlands National Park was the best thing about this campground. It is an odd set up, you kind of parallel park your RV on the road where you have electric hook up and a picnic table with a built in canopy. We had an uneven site, which made things a little difficult. It was listed in our reservation, but limited spots were available, so we made it work. We stayed one night, I probably wouldn’t recommend more than that unless you are just using the campground for a place to sleep.
The national park is amazingly gorgeous: both the scenery and animals. We saw a huge herd of bison and mountain sheep. There are many hiking trails as well.
Thomas M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: Agate
Robert C
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: Agate
Excellent camp host. Clean Toilet Great location to Lead.
Whitney F
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: Agate
Beautiful setting, tranquil, close to hiking. Perfect campground!
BJ B
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: Butte
Nice campground in Badlands. Showers were lovely to have along with power, water and sump station.
Be aware it is windy!
Mario S
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Butte
It was perfect
Jenny F
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 90, Loop: Butte
Campground in bad shape. Sloped site on roadway and flooded nearby. Nice location and host is very nice but the campground needs a renovation very badly. Also no shade and very hot with winds blowing.
Megan B
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: Butte
The site was great for seeing the sites of the park. We had a camper van so enjoyed driving around the park and then just arriving to our site to have dinner and sleep. The showers were convenient as well as having access to fill our water tank. It was very crowded but everyone seemed adhere to the quiet hours.
We had a couple crazy storms roll in and was thankful to be in a van and not a tent. I couldn’t believe the wind!
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. |
