Cedar Pass Campground
Cedar Pass Campground is a national park campground in South Dakota. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.74500, -101.94836
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Evening Programs, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Ranger Station, Star Gazing, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 605-433-5460
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cedar Pass Campground
Overview 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. Recreation An evening program led by park rangers is held nightly at the Cedar Pass Amphitheater. This event runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, beginning each evening with a half-hour educational talk about the Badlands, covering a wide array of topics that change every evening. Once the educational part of the presentation finishes, the rangers begin a guided night sky viewing program. Interesting facts and features of our night sky will be explored and pointed out for you via laser, and telescopes are often provided to view star clusters, planets, and the Milky Way. The Amphitheater parking lot is conveniently located at the entrance to Cedar Pass Campground, in easy walking distance for most campers! For evening program start times, please see the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass Lodge, or the host kiosk at the campground entrance. Facilities An evening program led by park rangers is held nightly at the Cedar Pass Amphitheater. This event runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, beginning each evening with a half-hour educational talk about the Badlands, covering a wide arra
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 11 designated routes (24 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Pass Campground | National park campground | 0.1 mi | $37–$47 | — |
| Cedar Pass Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | $37 | — |
| Badlands Hotel and Campground | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Badlands/White River KOA Holiday | RV park | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| Circle 10 Campground & RV Park | RV park | 6.6 mi | — | — |
| Buffalo Gap National Grassland | Free campsite | 18 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.