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Cedar Pass Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
83[1]
Nightly fee from
$37[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[4]

Cedar Pass Campground is inside Badlands National Park in South Dakota and is managed by the National Park Service[5]. Recreation.gov lists 83 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][3].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 48 nonelectric RV sites, 23 electric RV sites, 8 tent only sites and 4 group sites[1]. NPS lists 96 sites in total, all reservable and none first come, first served[6]. NPS says a limited section stays open in the winter months and lists the campground as closed for the season from 2026-10-15 to 2027-04-01[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[4]. Recreation.gov lists electric hookups (30 amp, 50 amp) at 23 sites and no water or sewer hookups[8]. NPS says a septic dump is available nearby for $1 and stays are capped at 14 nights in summer[9]. The campground is run by Aramark, the park concessionaire, according to NPS[10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 83
Site types[1] 48 rv nonelectric, 23 rv electric, 8 tent only nonelectric, 4 group standard nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[6] 96, 96 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 2
Hookups[8] electric 23, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 65 ft (median 40 ft)
Equipment[12] RV or trailer at 54 sites, tent at 60 sites
Pets[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[14] Allowed at 0 of 83 listed sites
Check-in[15] 1:00 PM
Check-out[16] 11:00 AM
People per site[17] 4 at most sites (4 to 20)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Tent[2] $37
RV Sites (Nonelectric)[9] $37
RV Sites (Electric)[18] $47
Group Campsites[19] $40

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Cedar Pass Campground cost?
NPS lists the Tent rate at $37 per night and RV Sites (Electric) at $47 per night[2][18]. RV Sites (Nonelectric) are $37 and Group Campsites are $40[9][19]. Fees can change.
Can you reserve Cedar Pass Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov says it can be reserved there[3]. NPS lists 96 reservable sites and 0 first come, first served[6].
Does Cedar Pass Campground have electric hookups?
Recreation.gov lists electric hookups (30 amp, 50 amp) at 23 sites and none with water or sewer hookups[8].
Are dogs allowed at Cedar Pass Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 68 campsites with this detail listed[13].
How long an RV fits at Cedar Pass Campground?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet on Recreation.gov[4].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 83 overnight campsites at Cedar Pass Campground: 48 rv nonelectric, 23 rv electric, 8 tent only nonelectric, 4 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Tent: $37 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Cedar Pass Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Cedar Pass Campground: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 40 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Cedar Pass Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. NPS lists 96 sites at Cedar Pass Campground: 96 reservable and 0 first come, first served, 10 with electric hookups. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Season and hours (NPS): Cold running water, flush toilets, and covered picnic tables are available. A limited section of the campground is open during the winter months. Four campsites are available in the Cedar Pass Campground for organized groups with a... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Hookups at Cedar Pass Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 23 sites with electric hookups (30 amp, 50 amp), 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 83 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Camping fee, RV Sites (Nonelectric): $37 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Reservation note from NPS: This campgrounds is managed by Aramark, Badlands park concessionaire. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. 2 of the 83 campsites at Cedar Pass Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Permitted equipment at Cedar Pass Campground: 54 sites accept an RV or trailer and 60 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Cedar Pass Campground: yes at all 68 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Cedar Pass Campground: yes at 0 of 83 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-in time at Cedar Pass Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Check-out time at Cedar Pass Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Maximum people per campsite at Cedar Pass Campground: 4 at most sites (range 4 to 20). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Camping fee, RV Sites (Electric): $47 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  19. Camping fee, Group Campsites: $40 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  20. Amenities at Cedar Pass Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal, Vault Toilets - year round; showers: Hot - Seasonal, Coin-Operated - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: No; camp... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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