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
Kisha B
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: Agate
We love this campsite! Came twice in one summer with our two dogs. We did get hit by a storm the first time and we camped inside our SUV. We saw other tents get blown away and a couple of things we left out when the storm started had to be recovered from many feet away in the morning. Despite that, it was a wonderful time and stunning views inside the Badlands.
Mark L
VerifiedNovember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Agate
While it was difficult to book 2 nights in a row, I did get 2 nights with separate sites. It was my first time visiting the park and the sights were great,
Monica G
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: Butte
Very open, no trees or barriers between sites, but if that is what you expect, it is a great place to camp to explore the badlands. Beware. it can get really windy!
TONY S
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Agate
The stay was great, except for the 50+ mph windstorm we had one night, my wife didn't get a good night's sleep! other than that the grounds were well kept
Timothy C
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: Butte
Camp host was super helpful!!
Craig B
VerifiedOctober 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: Agate
Was a bit thrown off by the eyebrow sites being part of the road. Glad we found and reserved a site that would fit our unit prior to arrival as the campground filled up even with as late season as it was. Think a lot of that was due to the shutdown and park fees to pay. Beautiful views of the Badlands. Bathhouse very clean. Did not use the pay showers and was glad there was a dump station available.
Sharon C
VerifiedOctober 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 78, Loop: Butte
Beautiful park, stark landscape.
Donna P
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 68, Loop: Butte
We loved the chance to camp in a national park and use our senior passes and have electricity. We also appreciated the showers available. The only thing is the showers did not have hot water...cool at best. Not sure if we hit the showers at the wrong time, or if the hot water was an issue.
Amy W
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 93, Loop: Butte
Great backdrop of the Badlands, easy stroll to the lodge/restaurant and visitors center (VC unfortunately not open due to shutdown). Flush toilets as well as shower facilities on one of the campground loops. Campground host helped us figure out how to pay, as Recreation.gov was still working to put reservations in (other National Parks Campgrounds relying on self pay boxes). Make sure to hang out and watch the sunset/sunrise play out against the formations, and see the colors change.
Paul S
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 68, Loop: Butte
Great site right in the Badlands. Quiet at night. Dark skies so the stars were brilliant!
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. |
