About Cedar Pass Campground
Number of accommodations: 83
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
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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
Douglas G
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: Agate
Nice campground.
Penelope B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Butte
Beautiful campground but be aware that the sites are pull along sites and the length noted for a specific site may not be as long as noted. Also, where your steps come down may end up on the road side and it might not be wide enough to put out a slide.
Lynn A
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Agate
Beautiful sunset and sunrise over the Badlands ❤️
Bob H
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 94, Loop: Butte
a Basic campsite with electric not water. Bathrooms clean. Easy access to Badlands.
Thomas H
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Agate
not much character
Wendy P
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: Butte
Cedar Pass offers electric-only sites, including 30-amp and 50-amp hookups.
Just keep in mind: no water or sewer hook-ups at the individual sites.
A septic dump station is available near the group camping loop for a small fee.
From virtually every angle, the campground is surrounded by sweeping badlands formations and open prairie.
Lee S
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Agate
private and clean
Blake G
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Agate
Great campground with water, showers and electrical for RV's. Nice calp host. No fires allowed. Right at the visitor center
Jonathan M
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Agate
Excellent
Michelle T
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Agate
Last minute one night stay in October due to weather. Planned to boondock, but didn’t feel safe with the high winds. Campsite was perfect for an October night with clean showers. I think it would be very hot in the summer…it’s the badlands so no shade. Located right off the scenic drive and a short distance from hiking. Badlands is out of this world and Cedar Pass is conveniently located to explore the park. Spots are perfect for small rigs like truck campers, vans, tent camping. It appeared that larger rigs only had sites with “pull-off” style parking not back in spots.
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. |
