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
David S
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: Agate
The Badlands NP is Very Good and we love visiting it. We love the wildlife viewing and rock formations - just beautiful. The campground is nice and the camping spots have nice picnic areas with cover over them. They are close to each other and a lot have parking on the road only. We camp in our truck so it makes it harder to find a place at this campground where we can back in and be off the road to camp. However there are some and even though the campsites are closer than in a lot of other campgrounds people are respectful and it is generally very quiet. The main reason I didn't give excellent rating was the bathrooms and showers were not clean. We look forward to a campground with showers and running water since a lot of the ones we camp in do not have that but this visit the bathrooms were not very well maintained. Otherwise it's a great place to camp if you want to visit the park.
Matt B
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Agate
Easy pull through for our teardrop camper and good power options. No water apart from bathrooms but that may have been due to our October timing. Coin op showers were reasonably priced and clean. The Badlands views were striking on several sides of the campground. One of the best recycling stations I’ve seen in a National Park.
Steven G
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: Butte
We enjoyed our stay. the night sky was awesome!
Don P
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: Butte
I think the hiking trails near this campground were pretty good. Also, the Vistors Center had an informative program.
Jennifer Y
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: Agate
Perfect location. Clean and comfortable. The view from our site was spectacular. Close to several popular trails. Highly recommend the Notch Trail!
PJ (Paul) P
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Butte
Great location. Clean and orderly and the hosts were wonderful. Fully recommend this location for any Black Hills adventures.
KIM C
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Agate
The accommodations at Cedar Pass were good considering you're deep in the heart of the Badlands. Restrooms and showers were accessible and clean. Electric hookups were a must considering it was 96 degrees when we visited. Sunset and sunrise were beautiful. The only minor complaint is the showers cost money...not much...but some...but there was no hot water. Maybe they felt it wasn't necessary since it was so hot out. Who knows. Anyway, I will definitely stay there again.
Bob C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: Butte
Park is amazing and the campsites, while not typical site, where well maintained and quite comfortable. Even though we were there during the gov't shutdown, everything was clean and nice.
The stars at night, sunrises and sunsets on the backdrop of the Badlands makes this a "must-do".
Jacquelyn F
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: Butte
Loved that you could watch and interact with paleontologists at work on fossils! Had so much fun seeing the Bison! And the lookouts were outstanding. Notch Trail was challenging, but we're glad we did it -- although, do it for the experience, because that view isn't worth the effort in itself! haha
Ernest W
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Agate
Very nice
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. |
