There are two campgrounds available in the park, Cedar Pass Campground and Sage Creek Campground. Sage Creek Campground is by far, the most popular. RV’s park on little cutouts, and in parking your RV, you should make sure that you are as close to the edge of the pavement as possible, or have a traffic cone to dissuade someone running into you. There are tight spots. The water pressure in the campground is low, and you will need at least 100′ of hose if you plan on filling your tank from the community spigot.
The water at the dump station is high pressure, cold, and tasty. The dump station is clean, and removed the the general camping area. There is a fee of $1 for dumping. Water is free. We found that the electrical sites are reserved as soon as they become available. Plan your season to visit carefully.
Both campgrounds are open year-round, and camping is limited to 14 days. Due to fire danger, campfires are not permitted in either campground and collection of wood is prohibited. However, camp stoves or contained charcoal grills can be used in campgrounds and picnic areas. When using charcoal grills, ensure the charcoal is cool prior to disposal to prevent a trash fire.
Cedar Pass Campground
Located near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the Cedar Pass Campground has 96 level sites with scenic views of the badlands formations. Forever Resorts manages the campground.
Sage Creek Campground
Bison often wander through this primitive campground, located on the west side of the park’s North Unit, near the Badlands Wilderness Area. Access is located off of the Sage Creek Rim Road, an unpaved road that may temporarily close after winter storms and spring rains. The road provides limited turnarounds for large recreational vehicles. Camping is free of charge. Pit toilets and covered picnic tables are available, but no water is available on-site. Sites at the Sage Creek Campground are available on a first-come, first-served basis and rarely fill to capacity. A portion of the Sage Creek Campground is designated for horse use.
2019 Rates:
Camping fees for up to two people are $22 per night per campsite, or $37 per night for campsites with electrical hook-ups. Each additional person is $4 per night. A dump station is available for a $1.00 per use fee. Cold running water, flush toilets, and covered picnic tables are available.
Website: https://www.nps.gov/badl/planyourvisit/camping.htm
Review: Trip Advisor