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Added by Alex Thompson
Free NPS campsite off of Sage Creek Road. Becomes a community of outdoor enthusiasts at night with buffalo roaming nearby.
There are no designated sites in this first come-first serve campground managed by NPS. There are pit toilets available for campers and covered picnic tables. A nearby creek makes for a nice walk. Buffalo roam on the other side of the creek and have been known to enter the middle of the campground from time to time. When we stayed here in July, a massive thunderstorm came through during the night and the strong winds made for a sleepless night. Not for the faint-hearted! But totally worth it for those who want to get away from the crowds of Badlands and enjoy a backcountry feel.
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Christina Pierce
7/9/2025
Stunning!
Not Crowded
Amazing Views
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Greg C
6/25/2022
Bison!
Camped here in the spring and bison are everywhere! The landscape is very different from the loop rd - here it is mainly grasslands, ...
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Tara Schatz
11/23/2020
Very rough road, but worth it!
This campground is WAY out there! It's 100% free, but you probably pay for it in the long run with wear and tear on ...
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Isaac Parsons
1/13/2019
Great Free Campground!
We stayed here in the Spring, it was really nice the campground was free! One thing to watch out for is, when it rains. ...
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Chris Barron
10/29/2018
Favorite Campground
I’ve been to this campground twice. The second time I drove 50 miles out of the way just to get back to it. It’s ...
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Erin Diserens
1/6/2018
Camping with the Buffalo and Prarie Dogs
Fantastic experience, amazing opportunity to explore South Dakota natural living!
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