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
Claudia O
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 86, Loop: Butte
Only one water faucet functioning in B loop
LISA B
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 72, Loop: Butte
Beautiful location, decent showers, and a good amount of personal space if you choose a good site.
Robert C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: Butte
It all begins with Camp Host Mike, perfect person who is a perfect fit for this position. He was in my opinion as good as it gets and I thank you for that. The park was very well kept and my 3 night stay was the best I could ever ask for. Ok enough about Camp Host!! Thanks and see you again as I pass by one day. Now it’s back home to Florida where there are no hills or rocks or formations, just a big blue ocean and winters made in heaven.
Min Hee K
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Agate
Gorgeous views, clean amenities. Really happy to have snagged a few nights' stay at the laat minute. Tent/RV spots are rather close together, but neighbors were respectful & quiet, so no issues there. Cedar Pass was such a great way to experience Badlands NP. And the clear night sky was breathtaking. I would highly recommend camping here. I would do so again without hesitation.
JoAnn H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: Butte
Very nice park, has showers and flush toilets. Great sky view.
Jan C
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Agate
The campground was well maintained. Excellent on having recycling, flush toilets, showers
. Sites were small ( wide spot in the road, not a back in site). Landscape was the Badlands, something to experience.
Grace C
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 93, Loop: Butte
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Ken B
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: Butte
Beautiful views all around. Great ranger talk with knowledgeable and skilled rangers. Immediate access to the park. We stayed two nights as part of a six park trip.
Tim L
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: Butte
Always a great place to stay. The reservation system has pros and cons. Nice to know you've got a place when you arrive (although some campers have stories of spots taken despite reservations), but at the same time makes for an inflexible itinerary, which used to be one of the fun parts of a vacation.
Candice H
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: Butte
Beautiful spot with a great view of Badlands and centrally located, close to the scenic loop drive. Convenient and easy to navigate area with showers. I hope to camp here again someday.
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. |
