§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Located near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the Cedar Pass Campground has 96 level sites with scenic views of the badlands formations.
This campground offers flush toilets and coin operated showers in the summertime.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
2,398 ft
Directions
The Sage Creek Campground is located off of South Dakota State Highway 377.
Weather Notes
The Badlands weather is variable and unpredictable with temperature extremes ranging from 116° F to -40° F. Summers are hot and dry with occasional violent thunderstorms. Hailstorms and occasional tornadoes can descend on the Badlands with sudden fury. Winters are typically cold with 12 to 24 inches of total snowfall.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Tent
Campsites for tent camping for 2 persons are equipped with a shaded picnic table. Surrounded by spectacular views of the Badlands. All sites within short walk of pay showers and bathrooms. Near amphitheater for National Park Service evening programs during the summer. Easy access to Cedar Pass Lodge and Restaurant.
RV Sites (Nonelectric)
Cedar Pass Campground offers RV sites with electric only service. Septic dump available nearby for $1. All sites include shaded picnic table area. A 14-night limit applies during the summer. Electric only service. No water or sewer. Campground has pay showers, flush toilets and water nearby.
RV Sites (Electric)
Cedar Pass Campground offers RV sites with electric only service. Septic dump available nearby for $1. All sites include shaded picnic table area. A 14-night limit applies during the summer. Electric only service. No water or sewer. Campground has pay showers, flush toilets and water nearby.
Group Campsites
There are four "group" campsites that can be reserved in advance by calling(605) 433-5460. The cost is $3 per person with a minimum fee of $35. The campsites can accommodate 6-25 people accumulatively.
RV Information
14 RV-only sites of 96 total
10 sites with electric
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Fri
88°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 16 mph W
Sat
70°F
Mostly Sunny
13 to 30 mph NW
Sun
74°F
Mostly Sunny
9 to 16 mph NW
Mon
77°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 21 mph NW
Tue
84°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 13 mph NW
Wed
88°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
10 to 30 mph NW
Thu
89°F
Sunny
9 to 15 mph NW
