The park service lists 2 campgrounds with 118 sites in all.
| Campground | Sites | Booking | From | RVs | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cedar Pass Campground]() | 96 | Reservable | $37 | Yes | hookups, dump station, showers, water |
| Sage Creek Campground | 22 | See park | n/a | Yes, up to 18 ft | none listed |
RVs and trailers
2 of 2 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 18 feet (Sage Creek Campground). 1 campground has electric hookups (Cedar Pass Campground). 1 has a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.
Booking a site
1 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov.
What the park says about reservations at Cedar Pass Campground: “This campgrounds is managed by Aramark, Badlands park concessionaire.”
Campfires
- Cedar Pass Campground: The vast open prairies of the Badlands contain a variety of plants and animals. This variety and the relative openness make the Badlands a naturalist's paradise. In an effort to maintain the prairie grassland, fires are not allowed within Badlands National Park. You may use small, portable propane g
- Sage Creek Campground: The vast open prairies of the Badlands contain a variety of plants and animals. This variety and the relative openness make the Badlands a naturalist's paradise. In an effort to maintain the prairie grassland, fires are not allowed within Badlands National Park. You may use small, portable propane g
Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.
Lodges and cabins in the park
Places the park service lists as lodging:
- Cedar Pass Lodge: Cedar Pass Lodge is the only concessionaire operated facility in the park. Food, bathrooms, and water are available.
In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: campgrounds and places (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.