Cedar Pass Campground

The Badlands
Twilight in the Badlands
Cedar Pass Campground
Big Horn Sheep

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

83 total sites

RV Sites

54 sites

Tent Sites

29 sites

About Cedar Pass Campground

Surrounded by the vast, open prairie and featuring expansive views of the Badlands, Cedar Pass Campground is a great base camp from which to explore Badlands National Park. Featuring 96 sites, this seasonal campground is open from late March through mid-October, and is conveniently located within easy walking distance of Cedar Pass Lodge & Restaurant and the Ben Reifel Visitor Center.

Number of accommodations: 83

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Mar 27 to Oct 19

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

83 Sites Available

Site
Price
1, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: Agate RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: Agate RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: Agate RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: Agate RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: Agate RV
Electric Only
Price not available
2, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: Agate RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: Agate RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: Agate RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
29, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
3, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
31, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
32, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
33, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
34, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
35, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
36, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
38, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
39, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
4, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
5, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
58, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
59, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
6, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 60, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 61, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 62, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 63, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 64, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 65, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
66, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
67, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 68, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
69, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 7, Loop: Agate RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 70, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
71, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
72, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 73, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 74, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
75, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 76, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 77, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 78, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 79, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
8, Loop: Agate Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 80, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 81, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 82, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 83, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 84, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 85, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 86, Loop: Butte RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 87, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
88, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
89, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 90, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
91, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 92, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
93, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 94, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
95, Loop: Butte Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 96, Loop: Butte RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 Group Loop 1, Loop: Group RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Group Loop 2, Loop: Group RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Group Loop 3, Loop: Group RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Group Loop 4, Loop: Group RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (603)

What Guests Are Saying

Cedar Pass Campground offers beautiful scenery and a perfect location for exploring the Badlands, with friendly campground hosts and clean, spacious sites that provide privacy. Guests enjoy excellent stargazing opportunities and convenient access to trails and facilities. However, some reviews mention outdated showers and occasional cleanliness issues in the bathrooms, as well as a lack of shade and privacy between sites. Overall, visitors appreciate the campground's charm and its proximity to the park's attractions.

Review Summary

4.3
603 reviews
5
56.7%
342
4
26.0%
157
3
10.6%
64
2
4.0%
24
1
2.7%
16

Annick F

Verified

June 11, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Agate

4

Nice campground with stunning views and good facilities.

Nicolas S

Verified

June 11, 2025 Stayed at: 93, Loop: Butte

5

Great campground! Nice bathrooms, heated showers (at a great price), and even an outdoor sink to wash dishes in! Great views of the badlands as well.

Fred K

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 90, Loop: Butte

4

Campsites are parallel to and along the road. No facilities at each site other than a picnic table and sun shelter. Quiet campground considering how close sites are. No fire rings as campfires are prohibited. Campground is within walking distance of the Visitor Center with beautiful view of the rock formations. Bathhouse was clean while we were there. A dump station is available.

William K

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 60, Loop: Butte

5

Dishwashing sink was very helpful and hot showers were nice although very low pressure.

William K

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 60, Loop: Butte

5

Dishwashing sink was very helpful and hot showers were nice although very low pressure.

Sandra T

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 8, Loop: Agate

3

Nice campground with stunning view of the Badlands. The water in the women's shower never got hot. My husband said the men's shower didn't have that problem and were great.

Jill C

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 81, Loop: Butte

4

The Campground was clean, and the view was spectacular Site #81

Fred K

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 90, Loop: Butte

4

Campsites are parallel to and along the road. No facilities at each site other than a picnic table and sun shelter. Quiet campground considering how close sites are. No fire rings as campfires are prohibited. Campground is within walking distance of the Visitor Center with beautiful view of the rock formations. Bathhouse was clean while we were there. A dump station is available.

Sandra T

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 8, Loop: Agate

3

Nice campground with stunning view of the Badlands. The water in the women's shower never got hot. My husband said the men's shower didn't have that problem and were great.

Jill C

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 81, Loop: Butte

4

The Campground was clean, and the view was spectacular Site #81

Location Cedar Pass Campground

Address:
20681 South Dakota Highway 240
Interior, SD, 57750
United States

Highway access

Cedar Pass Campground is accessible via I-90, with nearby exits leading to SD Highway 240, the Badlands Loop Road, which provides direct access to the campground. Additionally, Scenic Highway 44 connects to the area.

Elevation: 736 feet

Distance to downtown

2.4 mi drive to downtown Interior (about 5 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

1PM

Check out time

11AM

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • Ensure your campsite is prepared and belongings are secured due to weather conditions.

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Last updated: September 6, 2026

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