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Cedar Pass Campground

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

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As of September 2026, Cedar Pass Campground is a campground in Badlands National Park, South Dakota with 83 campsites. Cedar Pass Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Cedar Pass Campground is located at 43.7450° N, 101.9484° W.

people allowed on 79 of 83 sites: 4
people allowed on each of the 4 largest sites: 20

Cedar Pass Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Sep 30 (14 sites)Oct 1 (19 sites)Oct 2 (23 sites)

14 sites open on Sep 30 at Cedar Pass Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 10:35 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Group bookings open: 8 Months
Taxes apply
Book up to: 8 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Cedar Pass Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Cedar Pass Campground

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RV 71
Tent 8
Group 4
Accessible 2
Hookups 23

What an RV fits

30 ft7 sites
35 ft4 sites
40 ft8 sites
45 ft3 sites
50 ft8 sites
55 ft10 sites
60 ft7 sites
65 ft3 sites

Things to do: hiking, photography, stargazing.

All sites at Cedar Pass Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
1	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
2	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
3	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
4	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
5	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
6	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
7	Agate	RV	4	35 ft	-	-
8	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
10	Agate	RV	4	30 ft	-	-
12	Agate	RV	4	30 ft	Electric	Accessible
13	Agate	RV	4	30 ft	Electric	-
14	Agate	RV	4	30 ft	-	-
15	Agate	RV	4	50 ft	Electric	-
16	Agate	RV	4	50 ft	-	-
17	Agate	RV	4	60 ft	Electric	-
18	Agate	RV	4	50 ft	-	-
19	Agate	RV	4	55 ft	Electric	-
20	Agate	RV	4	55 ft	Electric	Accessible
21	Agate	RV	4	55 ft	-	-
22	Agate	RV	4	55 ft	Electric	-
23	Agate	RV	4	50 ft	-	-
24	Agate	RV	4	30 ft	Electric	-
25	Agate	RV	4	45 ft	-	-
26	Agate	RV	4	40 ft	-	-
27	Agate	RV	4	50 ft	-	-
28	Agate	RV	4	50 ft	-	-
29	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
30	Agate	RV	4	35 ft	-	-
31	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
32	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
33	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
34	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
35	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
36	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
38	Agate	RV	4	-	-	-
39	Agate	Tent	4	-	-	-
40	Butte	RV	4	55 ft	-	-
41	Butte	RV	4	55 ft	-	-
43	Butte	RV	4	55 ft	-	-
45	Butte	RV	4	50 ft	-	-
58	Butte	RV	4	-	-	-
59	Butte	RV	4	-	-	-
60	Butte	RV	4	40 ft	-	-
61	Butte	RV	4	40 ft	-	-
62	Butte	RV	4	55 ft	-	-
63	Butte	RV	4	50 ft	-	-
64	Butte	RV	4	40 ft	-	-
65	Butte	RV	4	40 ft	Electric	-
66	Butte	Tent	4	-	-	-
67	Butte	Tent	4	-	-	-
68	Butte	RV	4	45 ft	Electric	-
69	Butte	RV	4	-	-	-
70	Butte	RV	4	55 ft	Electric	-
71	Butte	Tent	4	-	-	-
72	Butte	Tent	4	-	-	-
73	Butte	RV	4	60 ft	Electric	-
74	Butte	RV	4	35 ft	Electric	-
75	Butte	RV	4	-	-	-
76	Butte	RV	4	60 ft	Electric	-
77	Butte	RV	4	45 ft	-	-
78	Butte	RV	4	60 ft	Electric	-
79	Butte	RV	4	60 ft	-	-
80	Butte	RV	4	65 ft	Electric	-
81	Butte	RV	4	60 ft	-	-
82	Butte	RV	4	60 ft	-	-
83	Butte	RV	4	55 ft	Electric	-
84	Butte	RV	4	40 ft	-	-
85	Butte	RV	4	65 ft	Electric	-
86	Butte	RV	4	40 ft	-	-
87	Butte	RV	4	65 ft	Electric	-
88	Butte	RV	4	-	-	-
89	Butte	RV	4	-	-	-
90	Butte	RV	4	35 ft	Electric	-
91	Butte	Tent	4	-	-	-
92	Butte	RV	4	30 ft	Electric	-
93	Butte	Tent	4	-	-	-
94	Butte	RV	4	30 ft	Electric	-
95	Butte	Tent	4	-	-	-
96	Butte	RV	4	40 ft	Electric	-
Group Loop 1	Group	Group	20	-	-	-
Group Loop 2	Group	Group	20	-	-	-
Group Loop 3	Group	Group	20	-	-	-
Group Loop 4	Group	Group	20	-	-	-

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

Natural Features

Cedar Pass Campground is surrounded by prairie grasslands and Badlands buttes, or geologic formations. These formations contain sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, claystone, limestone, volcanic ash, and shale. The natural beauty of this landscape makes for stunning sunrises and sunsets, while low population density and minimal light pollution creates a beautiful night sky most evenings.

Contact Info

This location is staffed. Please call (605) 910-9246 to speak with local staff.

Nearby Attractions

Ben Reifel Vistor Center
Cedar Pass Lodge
Minuteman National Historic Site
Prairie Homestead
Wall Drug
Mount Rushmore (1 hour, 45 mins)
Custer State Park (1 hour, 45 mins)

Rules and notices at Cedar Pass Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Cedar Pass Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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.

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Cedar Pass Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Cedar Pass Campground?

Cedar Pass Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Cedar Pass Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Cedar Pass Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Cedar Pass Campground have?

Cedar Pass Campground has 83 campsites.

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