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
John S
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Agate
Loved the everchanging view of the pinnacles as clouds passed overhead. Mule deer walked on by and listened to coyotes as dusk fell.
Matthew T
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: Butte
For tent campers, be aware that most RVs leave their exterior lights on/run generators etc throughout the night. Otherwise, well groomed tent sites, clean bathroom, and well kept benches are present at tent sites. If you are a dedicated tent camper and don't mind a pit toilet, sage creek is 100x better for wildlife viewing, star observation, and immersing yourself in the badlands.
Christine M
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Agate
Unfortunately my shower was pretty cold. However the campground was super clean, quiet, and peaceful.
Beverly P
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 96, Loop: Butte
Enjoyable overnight.
joseph o
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 96, Loop: Butte
VERY CLEAN AND ORGANIZED...
VERY HAPPY THEY DID NOT ALLOW GAS GENERATORS ALL NIGHT LONG.
OTHER NON ELECTRIC PLACES WE STAYED SOUNDED LIKE A STOCK CAR RACE WITH ALL THE GENERATORS GOING ALL NIGHT.
Sharon V
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Agate
Women's shower never got hot. It was tepid at best
James C
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: Butte
This is a nice well kept campground. It’s a little different than most because they are “roadside” sites versus back in or pull through. The bathrooms were very clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Morgan K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Agate
Not really campsites, just pull offs from the main loop. Signage to the dump/potable was subpar. Super windy. Amazing, underrated national park though so you’re really just staying here for the convenient location.
Warm water in the women’s bathhouse is not working!
Kelly T
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: Butte
Nice clean, open campground. Suitable for all size of rigs. Just be aware of what side of the road the site is located as the parking was parallel along the road. IE if site on left, when you pull up, your door will open to the road.
JD Y
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: Butte
A very scenic campground right in the middle of everything Badlands NP has to offer. Bike from here or hike from here. Facilities are good and the staff is very friendly. Would repeat in a heartbeat.
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. |
