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Camping is restricted to established campgrounds only. It
is not permitted in pull outs, picnic areas, or outside of
designated campsites.
Backcountry Camping
- Permits are not currently required for overnight stays in the Badlands backcountry.
- You should contact a staff member at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center or Pinnacles Ranger Station before setting out on an overnight trip. Backcountry registers are located at the Conata Picnic Area, along the Sage Creek Rim Road, and at Sage Creek Campground.
- Most injuries sustained in Badlands National Park impact the ankle. Make sure you are wearing sturdy boots with good ankle support.
- Campfires are not allowed under any circumstances.
- Pets are not permitted in the Wilderness areas.
- Campsites must be located at least .5 miles from a road or trail and must not be visible from the roadway.
- There is little or no water available in the backcountry. The small amounts of water found are not drinkable or filterable. You must carry one gallon of water per person per day.
- All refuse must be carried out. Use the cat hole method to dispose of human waste. Dig a small hole 6 to 8 inches deep and a minimum of 200 feet from any watercourse. Since animals will often dig up cat holes and scatter the toilet paper, it is preferred that you pack out any toilet paper used. If you must bury toilet paper, use a minimal amount and bury it with at least 6 inches of soil. Scatter wastewater more than 200 feet from any watercourse.
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Cedar Pass Campground |
| Season: |
N/A |
| Location: |
Located near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. |
| Availability: |
First come, first served. |
| Fee: |
Summer camping fees are $10.00 per night per campsite. |
| Sites: |
96 sites. |
Elevation: |
N/A |
| Group Sites: |
4 sites; for organized groups with a designated leader; $2.50 per person with a minimum fee of $25.00; advance reservations are required; call 605-433-5235. |
| Stay Limit: |
14 day limit. |
| RV Hookups: |
No |
Maximum Length: |
N/A |
| Sanitary Dump: |
$1.00 fee per use. |
Drinking Water: |
Yes |
| Restrooms: |
Flush toilets. |
Showers: |
N/A |
| Picnic Tables: |
Covered picnic tables. |
Fire Pit/Grill: |
N/A |
| Firewood: |
Campfires are not permitted due to the extreme danger of prairie wild fire. Camping stoves or contained charcoal grills can be used in campgrounds or picnic areas. Backpacking stoves or similar self-contained stoves are preferred and are the only cooking devices permitted in the backcountry. Due to the lack of trees, wood gathering is not permitted. |
| Laundry: |
N/A |
Groceries/Supplies: |
N/A |
| Quiet Hours: |
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; strictly enforced. This includes operation of generators or other loud devices. |
| Campground Host: |
From May 25 through September 4. |
Campfire Program: |
N/A |
| Checkout Time: |
N/A |
| Comments: |
( Personal Notes )
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Sage Creek Primitive Campground |
| Season: |
Open year round. |
| Location: |
N/A |
| Availability: |
N/A |
| Fee: |
Free |
| Sites: |
N/A |
Elevation: |
N/A |
| Group Sites: |
N/A |
| Stay Limit: |
14 day limit. |
| RV Hookups: |
N/A |
Maximum Length: |
N/A |
| Sanitary Dump: |
N/A |
Drinking Water: |
No |
| Restrooms: |
Pit toilets. |
Showers: |
N/A |
| Picnic Tables: |
Yes |
Fire Pit/Grill: |
N/A |
| Firewood: |
Campfires are not permitted due to the extreme danger of prairie wild fire. Camping stoves or contained charcoal grills can be used in campgrounds or picnic areas. Backpacking stoves or similar self-contained stoves are preferred and are the only cooking devices permitted in the backcountry. Due to the lack of trees, wood gathering is not permitted. |
| Laundry: |
N/A |
Groceries/Supplies: |
N/A |
| Quiet Hours: |
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; strictly enforced. This includes operation of generators or other loud devices. |
| Campground Host: |
N/A |
Campfire Program: |
N/A |
| Checkout Time: |
N/A |
| Comments: |
Access to this campground may be limited in winter and during the spring rainy season due to road conditions. The Sage Creek Rim Road is remote and unpaved. It is not recommended for large recreational vehicles. |
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