Federal campgrounds in South Dakota

10 federal campgrounds across South Dakota, including 1 that never take reservations — drive up, pick a site, pay at the box.

Reservable

Badlands National Park

Cedar Pass Campground

SD · 100 sites

Reservable

Lake Sharpe

Left Tailrace

SD · 93 sites

Reservable

Lewis and Clark Lake

Cottonwood (Ne)

SD · 77 sites

Reservable

Wind Cave National Park

Elk Mountain Campground

SD · 67 sites

Reservable

Lewis and Clark Lake

Nebraska Tailwaters

SD · 37 sites

Reservable

Cottonwood Springs Lake

Cottonwood Springs Campground

SD · 18 sites

Reservable

Lewis and Clark Lake

Cottonwood (Ne) Day Use Shelter

SD · 1 site

Reservable

Lewis and Clark Lake

Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter

SD · 1 site

Reservable

Black Hills National Forest

Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin

SD · 1 site

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.