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
victor paul v
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: Butte
Nice, clean site, with ample room for our 6-person tent (with foyer). Extremely windy location since there's nothing to slow it down as it crosses the valley.
The picnic table had a built-in shade that was much needed. The only sites that had trees for shade were the ones on the south edge.
Dishwash station was great. Restrooms were clean. We did not use the shower facilities, so I have no feedback there.
Cedar Pass Cafe and the gift shop were great for meals and treats.
Ranger program at 9pm was interesting and engaging. They talked about the night sky and brought out telescopes to see the full moon.
This is a great campsite to be nearby hiking trails and other sites to explore along the Badlands loop.
Eliana B
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: Butte
Stunning campsite definitely one of my favorite national park campgrounds
Kendall S
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: Butte
This campsite was great. There was plenty of level ground for a tent. It backs up to a nice grassy area with tons of birds and a creek. I did not go down to the creek, but I could hear it. Bathrooms were close and parking was on site. There is a restaurant nearby as well.
Jeannette C
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 95, Loop: Butte
Wonderful campground that is close to the lodge, visitor center, and trails. We enjoyed the evening ranger talks every night, which gave us perspective on the landscape and the night sky over the Badlands.
Patrick F
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Agate
It was more of a large field than some of the less concentrated forest campgrounds.
Sue B
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: Butte
The campground didn't have campsites per se. All that was provided was a numbered parking space along a road, with vehicles parked end to end along it. The grassy areas along the road were all roped off, so they were off limits to use.
Jessica E
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Agate
My teenage nephews and I loved this campground so much. We had site #3 and we had only one site next to us. The views were great all around. The restrooms and showers were a bit of a walk but that wasn’t an issue for us at all. The amphitheater is in close walking distance to the campground and we were happy to attend a ranger-led program at night. Our site was large and open.
James P
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Agate
Nice, open campground. Restrooms very clean. Camp host was very nice and personable. 🙂
Kelli O
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Agate
Just want to keep in mind that the campsite you pick is on the correct side of the road to match your door opening if in an RV as it’s one way. Otherwise you’ll find yourself with your door opening to the street.
Kim S
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Agate
Great location within Badlands National Park. Most sites are bump ins and the pads are not very big. It worked for our 22ft RV.
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. |
