About Cedar Pass Campground
Number of accommodations: 83
Campground Amenities
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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
Lisa T
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: Butte
Very clean site. Walking trail to Apgar Village and the NP visitor center is exceptional. Check in procedure was a strange. A white board with dry erase markers on a rainy night was not helpful. We did not see it until the next day as we were walking past the board. Oops, at least we did sign in before we left.
Jayne F
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: Butte
We love that there are smaller number of campsites keeping it quiet and less congested. Hiking trails vary giving different opportunities. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable.
Sara K
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: Butte
Staff was friendly, sites clean and quiet. Interesting surroundings.
Doug S
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 65, Loop: Butte
Beautiful park, buffalo and prairie dogs close to road. Great park!!
Shannon A
VerifiedMay 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: Butte
The best thing about this campground was the accessibility to the Badlands. Not sure how anyone can rate their campsite as they are all in a parking lot situation. The way most trailers are set up the hook ups are located on the grassy knoll behind the RV, the awning side is located on the road side, so sitting outside underneath your awning your on the road as people drive by and walk by.
Tim G
VerifiedMay 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Agate
Enjoyed staying in park
Was very windy
Nice having covered picnic table
Didn’t know showers needed quarters
Janel P
VerifiedMay 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Agate
Was clean, quiet, only negative was the womens shower didn’t have warm water. Great experience and staff were outstanding!
Lee M
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: Butte
Just a few leveling blocks needed, great table shelter area. The volunteer was very helpful. A great time had by all.
Chris B
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: Butte
Great location, nice views of the Bad Lands. Clean bathroom. Great scenic drive from the campground to Wall with plenty of overlooks to stop by and admire the scenery (was great near sunset). Not the best place to bring dogs as they cannot walk on any trails.
Jaime M
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: Agate
Great campground for a new camper! Had our own space, but weren’t too far from others/didn’t feel isolated. Bathrooms were clear and it was great having a toilet nearby. The shower house has a fan that makes a very loud noise 24/7, so factor that in when deciding how close/far you want to be from the facilities.
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. |
