About Cedar Pass Campground
Number of accommodations: 83
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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
James R
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 78, Loop: Butte
It’s not what you think of when you think campground. It’s more of a street with pull offs. Cars and people drive and walk by within feet of your camper. The coin operated showers were cold and the shower nozzle sprayed so close to the wall that it was difficult to shower.
Aaron M
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Agate
Campground was clean and well maintained. Bathroom was out of soap but was warm and well lit, toilets were clean.
Jeff B
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: Butte
Great family-friendly campground. Covered picnic tables, a dish washing station and free showers. Stunning views of the stars at night.
Ed E
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: Butte
Excellent location in the park. We were able to ride our bikes about 1 hour before sunset with very little traffic. What an experience to see the park in a different light. Each site had a nice shade shelter for the table. Dump station was close at the park entrance. Nice to have electric especially during the heat of the day. The sites are basically a wide drive with pull outs as the site. So if your door is on the traffic side don't plan on putting out an awning. Just being in the Badlands was a great experience.
PAUL P
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Butte
Although clean and safe, I only stayed one night of two paid for as the campground just seemed more of a parking lot. Not much atmosphere.
Donald B
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: Butte
It is laid out strange with little room for some trailers to hook into electric without an extension cord.
Seolhwa J
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: Butte
The campground with a panoramic view of Badlands National Park was absolutely beautiful. However, it was a bit disappointing that the individual campsites were directly connected to the road, exposing campers to potential danger from passing vehicles.
It was amazing to experience the night sky filled with stars, truly unforgettable.
Kimberly F
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 95, Loop: Butte
Beautiful camp site surrounded by beautiful scenery. Winds were a bit strong but to be expected in the spring. Campsite was full of wildlife life day and night between the birds, the howling coyotes, and deer.
Anne Marie D
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Agate
Love this place. Perfect spot to realize that the world is large. The sky is larger. And we are small. I hope others have the chance to experience this campground.
Dylan S
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: Butte
Very clean campsite with good views of the badlands.
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. |
