Sage Creek Campground, Badlands National Park

The Sage Creek Campground in Badlands National Park is a primitive camping experience. You will not find much for amenities except for a picnic table and a vault toilet.

Don't expect Wi-Fi, cell phone reception, there is no water and the 10-mile gravel road (Sage Creek Road) is typically washboard and rough. Spring rains and winter snows can close the road temporarily.

The great news is that the campground is free camping and rarely fills up. We saw lots of prairie dogs in the campground and saw Bison roaming just outside this primitive campground. If you are looking to get away from crowds and enjoy amazing night skies this is the campground for you!

Sage Creek Campground - Badlands National Park

There is a small Prairie Dog town right near the entrance to the Sage Creek Campground. Be careful walking and make sure to check for holes and divets in the ground.

A portion of the Sage Creek Campground is designated horse use. A watering hole known as CCC Spring is located ½ mile southwest of the campground. Hitching posts are provided.

Riders must provide weed-free hay or pellets for feed. Horses should not be allowed to run free or be picketed in the campground. No fires are allowed except in contained grills.

Sage Creek Campground Information

Campsites are first to come first served basis

GPS: 43.8940N,102.4140W

Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am

Generators are allowed except during quiet hours

Pets must be on a leash at all times

Maximum of 6 people, 2 vehicles and 2 tents per campsite.

The campground limit is 10 consecutive days.

There are pit toilets and covered picnic tables within the campground.

Located on the west side of Badlands National Park you will have a bit of a drive to the closest visitor center along an unpaved road.

Don't be surprised if you hear coyotes howling in the night.

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