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
Kevin M
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: Butte
We had a nice grass tent site with great views of the Badlands. The bench seat/table and shade were a great addition. We have mixed reviews regarding the coin operated showers. The males had nice hot water every day yet the female showers were always cold. We reported this to caretaker who said he would report it for maintenance despite both hot water systems being quite new. We can’t explain it but that was the only downside.
Robert D
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Agate
Great spot
Gary K
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: Butte
Great spot. Clean bathrooms and showers.
Sara D
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: Butte
We had a great stay at the CCC campground - we found a spot, leveled and was able to just enjoy the quiet for 2 days.
Graham A
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 81, Loop: Butte
We stayed in site # 10 (Agate) and # 81 (Butte) for one night each. It is a nice campground with good restroom and shower facilities. The sites are close together with limited privacy, as is to be expected based on the Badlands terrain. But it worked well for us in our Class B van. There is a picnic table on each site with a wooden screen to give shade from the sun. We enjoyed our time there! Verizon signal was reasonable at our sites. The campsite is very close to the visitor center (which has excellent fossil and geology exhibits) and you can walk or bike to some of the closer scenic overlooks.
Karen R
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 90, Loop: Butte
Great camp ground and the host kept the bathrooms spotless!
ralph g
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: Butte
The badlands are a wide open expanse with great views of the "wall". The campground provided the basic amenaties including a picnic table shelter. My site didn't have electricity so arriving in late September was acceptable with the heat. The dump station was clean but a bit hard to find. I enjoyed camping there.
Scott W
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 89, Loop: Butte
The tent site was under water.
Kenneth C
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: Agate
We enjoyed our stay but wasn’t aware that to see much wildlife you would need to hike a good bit. My wife has copd so we’re pretty much limited to riding and looking. Still had a good trip!
Cynthia R
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Agate
The site was well maintained and the bathrooms were well kept. The views are amazing at any campsite.
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
| Category | About |
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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. |
