Badlands National Park - Camping

Badlands National Park by US-Parks

Cedar Pass Campground

Open

Open All Year

Details

Located near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the Cedar Pass Campground has 96 level sites with scenic views of the badlands formations. Camping fees are $10 per night with a 14-day limit. The campground is operated on a first-come, first-served basis and rarely fills to capacity. Cold running water, flush toilets, and covered picnic tables are available. There are no showers or electrical hook-ups. A dump station is available for a $1.00 fee per use. Due to fire danger, campfires are not permitted.

Group Camping

Four campsites are available in the Cedar Pass campground for organized groups with a designated leader. The nightly fee is $2.50 per person with a minimum fee of $25 per site.

Advance reservations are required and can be made by contacting the park via email, phone, or mail at:

Group Camping Reservations

Badlands National Park

25216 Ben Reifel Road

P.O. Box 6

Interior, SD 57750

(605) 433-5235

Sage Creek Campground

Open year round, this primitive campground is located on the west side of the park's North Unit, near the Badlands Wilderness Area. Bison frequently roam through the campground. Access is located off of the Sage Creek Rim Road, an unpaved road that may temporarily close after winter storms and spring rains. The road provides limited turnarounds for large recreational vehicles. Camping is free of charge with a 14-day limit. Pit toilets and covered picnic tables are available, but no water is available on-site. Due to fire danger, campfires are not permitted. A portion of the Sage Creek Campground is designated for horse use.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Mt Rushmore/grizzly Creek Cg Campground

Mileage:60 mi

Description: You cannot camp in this campground if you are towing anything, due to tight sharp turns. One vehicle per site not to exceed 28' in length. No overflow parking available. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. Trailers or vehicles towing strictly prohibited. (i.e. no trailers, 5th wheel vehicles, motor homes towing a vehicle and no pop-up campers). All restrictions strictly enforced.
More Info on this Campground

Horsethief Lake Campground

Mileage:62 mi

Description: Located 10 miles southeast of Hill City, South Dakota. Situated in a park-like ponderosa pine forest, with huge old growth trees. Campground is adjacent to Horsethief Lake. Elevation is 5,000 feet. Roads are paved. Popular activities include hiking, fishing and mountain biking.
More Info on this Campground

Iron Creek Horse Camp Campground

Mileage:62 mi

Description: Iron Creek Horse Camp is locate approximately 13 miles outside Custer, South Dakota. Popular attractions include Norbeck Scenic Byway and Custer State Park. Campground is adjacent to Iron Creek. Newly reconstructed in 1996. Facilities provided include corrals and restrooms.
More Info on this Campground

Sheridan Lake Campground

Mileage:62 mi

Description: Sheridan Lake Campground is situated in a Ponderosa Pine forest, adjacent to 380 acre Sheridan Lake. The elevation of this campground is 4,600 feet, making the temperatures comfortable in the summer. There is an amphitheater.
More Info on this Campground

Bismarck Lake Campground

Mileage:64 mi

Description: Campground is on the southeast side of Bismarck Lake in a ponderosa forest area. Local attractions include Custer State Park, Wind Cave NPS, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Facilities provided include restrooms, a boat ramp, and a pay phone. Roads are paved. Popular activities include hiking, bicycling, fishing, non-motorized boating and picnicking.
More Info on this Campground

Willow Creek Horse Camp Campground

Mileage:64 mi

Description: Located 7 miles southeast of Hill City, South Dakota, adjacent to Willow Creek and Palmer Creek. Restrooms are provided.
More Info on this Campground

Bear Gulch Campground

Mileage:65 mi

Description: None
More Info on this Campground

Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg Campground

Mileage:65 mi

Description: Situated in a Ponderosa Forest, adjacent to 380 acre Sheridan Lake, elevation 4600 feet. Temperatures are comfortable in the summer.
More Info on this Campground

Pactola Reservoir Campground

Mileage:66 mi

Description: Campground is adjacent to 650 acre Pactola Reservoir. Elevation is 4,600 feet. Summer temperatures are comfortable. Firewood is available for sale. There is a marina nearby, with boat rentals available. Popular activities include hiking, fishing, swimming and boating. Facilities provided include restrooms and a boat ramp. Some first come, first serve sites are available.
More Info on this Campground

Oreville Campground

Mileage:68 mi

Description: Located 7 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, in a park-like ponderosa pine forest. Trees are very large and the area is very shady. Elevation is 5,300 feet. Roads are paved. Popular activities include hiking and mountain biking. Nearby attractions include Mt. Rushmore and the Black Elk Wilderness.
More Info on this Campground

Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"