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South Dakota · Recreation.gov

Cedar Pass Campground

43.7444° N / 101.9490° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Mar 19, 2027Next open weekend Mar 19, 202783 monitored sites

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Cedar Pass Campground

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10288228

When Cedar Pass Campground reopens

Cedar Pass Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
92
Openings · last 90 days
382

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
02040608054725350564651MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 382

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 382 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
025507510093000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · MT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 04:00 and 06:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 115 of 382 detected openings (30.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 2DMEDIAN · 5 DAYS OUTP75 · 13D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–13 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
26  153.9%
92  153.9%
78  123.1%
13  112.9%
19  112.9%

Site 26 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 15. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 83 monitored sites

Of the 15,106 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 3,778 open for online reservation · 40 reserved · 702 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 10,586 closed.

Where the open windows are

75% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3,778 of 15,106 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online75%
Open site-nights3,778 / 15,106
Reserved (of online inventory)40 / 3,818
Weekday openings2,058
Weekend openings1,720

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,058 fall on weekdays and 1,720 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0000 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN1,0722,468238NOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

November shows no online availability. 0 of 2,407 tracked site-nights are open there — 116 on sites not offered online, 2,291 closed.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 83 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
10  46
12  46
13  46
14  46
16  46

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Mar 19, 2027
Next open weekendFri · Mar 19, 2027
November0 of 2,407 · no online availability

The next bookable night is Mar 19, 2027; the first open weekend starts Mar 19, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

3,778 open site-nights across 83 sites at Cedar Pass Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 91 2-night, 91 3-night, 89 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot โ€” soonest Mar 19, 2027 at site 10.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 65 ft. 59 sites take 25 ft, 49 sites take 35 ft, 43 sites take 40 ft.

Showing 60 of 83 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
1030 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
1230 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
1330 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
1430 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
1650 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
1760 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
1850 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
220 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
2055 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
2165 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
2350 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
2430 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
2545 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
2640 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
2750 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
2920 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
320 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
3035 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
3120 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
3220 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
3320 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
3420 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
3520 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
3620 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
3920 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
420 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
4055 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
4155 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
4355 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
4550 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
520 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
5935 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
620 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
6140 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
6255 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
6350 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
6440 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
6845 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
6920 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
735 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
7055 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
7120 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
7220 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
7360 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
7435 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
7535 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
7660 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
7745 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
7960 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
825 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
8065 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
8160 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
8260 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
8355 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
8565 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
8640 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
8830 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
8920 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
9035 ftYes4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more
9120 ftNone4646 nightsMar 19, 2027, Mar 20, 2027, Mar 21, 2027, Mar 22, 2027, Mar 23, 2027, Mar 24, 2027, Mar 25, 2027, Mar 26, 2027, Mar 27, 2027, Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027 +34 more

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 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.

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.

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)

83 monitored sitesRVs up to 65 ft23 with hookupsPets OKMax party 20

Getting there

From Sioux Falls: Travel west on I-90 to exit 131. Turn south onto Hwy 240, the Badlands Loop Road and enter Badlands National Park at the Northeast entrance. Travel 8 miles (13 km) to Cedar Pass Lodge, making a slight left onto Hwy 377. Cedar Pass Campground will be on your left. From Rapid City: Travel east on I-90 to exit 110. From exit 110, turn south onto Hwy 240, the Badlands Loop Road and enter Badlands National Park at the Pinnacles entrance. Travel 30 miles (48 km). Turn right on Hwy 377. Cedar Pass Campground will be on your left. From Rapid City: (alternate route) Travel east on I-90 to exit 131. Turn south onto Hwy 240, the Badlands Loop Road and enter Badlands National Park at the Northeast entrance. Travel 8 miles (13 km) to Cedar Pass Lodge, making a slight left onto Hwy 377. Cedar Pass Campground will be on your left. Scenic Highway 44: Travel southeast on Hwy 44 to the town of Interior and continue northeast on Hwy 377 two miles (3 km) to Cedar Pass Lodge

20681 South Dakota Highway 240, Interior, SD 57750605-433-5460
BackpackingBirdingCampingEvening ProgramsGuided Interpretive WalksHikingInterpretive ProgramsPicnickingRanger StationStar GazingVisitor Center

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Cedar Pass Campground?

Reservations for Cedar Pass Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 75% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 3,778 of 15,106 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 382 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Cedar Pass Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 382 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Cedar Pass Campground?

91 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Mar 19, 2027 at site 10. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Cedar Pass Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

49 of the 83 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 65 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Cedar Pass Campground?

April 2027, with 2,468 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 2,490.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cedar Pass Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-13 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Cedar Pass Campground?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Mar 19, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Mar 19, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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