Sage Creek Campground
Badlands National Park
Write a Review Sage Creek Rd. Wall, SD 57790 605-433-5361 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.895, -102.4134
Overview of Sage Creek Campground
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Thriving_cannivore1 on 5/16/2024
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Tim n Linda on 7/23/2022
Elevation 2,526 ft / 769 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. (605) 433-5361
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Reviews of Sage Creek Campground 36 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 10 Users
Last reported 5/9/2024
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 5/16/2024
“Camping with Bison OH My”
Reviewed 5/16/2024
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This has been one of my favorite camping spots yet. The Bison and Prairie dogs are super chill and don't really bother anyone other than standing in the middle of the road sometimes. Very clean pit toilet and nice and quiet even with lots of campers there. Definitely arrive early to make sure you get a good spot.
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Thriving_cannivore1 would stay here again
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“Nice Small Campground ”
Reviewed 5/9/2024
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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A nice small camground around a center green area. Spots aren’t very level but it was manageable for a night. Pit toilets were clean and stocked. I got 2 bars of Verizon with my cell booster.
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llauer would stay here again
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“It was a wild night!”
Reviewed 9/5/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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I wont repeat what others have said other than I agree. Do note the 18' max rig limit. We are in a truck camper so sat on our little deck and watched the thunder and lightening roll in, and the tenters pack up and sleep in their cars due yo the 30 mph winds and rain. I suggest you watch the weather. It was beautiful, we would stay ... more
I wont repeat what others have said other than I agree. Do note the 18' max rig limit. We are in a truck camper so sat on our little deck and watched the thunder and lightening roll in, and the tenters pack up and sleep in their cars due yo the 30 mph winds and rain. I suggest you watch the weather. It was beautiful, we would stay again.
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camper-869524 would stay here again
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“Hidden gem ”
Reviewed 7/25/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Not sure why the reviews aren’t better for this hidden gem. We spent only one night but wished we had stayed longer. Small campground with friendly guests. Clean spots with shaded tables. Bathrooms were clean as well. And the wild life was fantastic- lots of birds, prairie dogs and buffalos roaming though the site in the evening. ... more
Not sure why the reviews aren’t better for this hidden gem. We spent only one night but wished we had stayed longer. Small campground with friendly guests. Clean spots with shaded tables. Bathrooms were clean as well. And the wild life was fantastic- lots of birds, prairie dogs and buffalos roaming though the site in the evening. Also witnessed an amazing electrical storm!
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Coq au Van Life would stay here again
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“Amazing wildlife experience”
Reviewed 10/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 21 |
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The campground set up is nothing to write home about. A trek down several miles of wide well maintained gravel road. Fairly closely sited picnic tables, and except for one spot you have to park on the loop gravel road rather than into a site, and even though we're pretty sloppy about leveling our truckcamper, we did have to put in some... more
The campground set up is nothing to write home about. A trek down several miles of wide well maintained gravel road. Fairly closely sited picnic tables, and except for one spot you have to park on the loop gravel road rather than into a site, and even though we're pretty sloppy about leveling our truckcamper, we did have to put in some work to get it decently level. No fires allowed. But oh my goodness, the views of sunrise and moonrise will blow your mind, and then a few bison wander through the middle of the campground, and then you find yourself chatting with the prairie dogs right next to your picnic table, and then a small pack of coyotes comes and yips for a while right outside the campground loop. Could not ask for a more magical experience, and I'd definitely go back.
No water, but you can fill up at the Cedar Creek Group Campground/Dump Site. Vault toilets open all year, very clean. A ranger came through in the evening and nicely asked a few folks to reposition vehicles and stuff. Almost everyone took off at or before sunrise to go explore or move on.
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camper-748802 would stay here again
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“Neat Little Spot ”
Reviewed 8/30/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Toilets available, some nice spots to choose from. I was there at 2pm and only 1 other person was there by 8pm people were circling around and leaving because of lack of spots. Unfortunately campers have no etiquette and respect for others (everywhere you go really). I was here on a Friday night so I’m sure that contributed to how busy... more
Toilets available, some nice spots to choose from. I was there at 2pm and only 1 other person was there by 8pm people were circling around and leaving because of lack of spots. Unfortunately campers have no etiquette and respect for others (everywhere you go really). I was here on a Friday night so I’m sure that contributed to how busy it was. Overall good experience. Lots of wildlife - prairie dogs, bison, coyotes. Great stargazing location and lots of photo ops!
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Lauren would stay here again
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“Lots of varmints and no long rv's ”
Reviewed 7/23/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We visited the campsite yesterday. The views are stunning. The "whistle pigs" we call them are numerous. The Buffalo weren't there that day but when going through last year there was a herd of Buffalo going into the park and in the park. We talked to the Ranger and he said the signs were gone or crooked because the Buffalo would ... more
We visited the campsite yesterday. The views are stunning. The "whistle pigs" we call them are numerous. The Buffalo weren't there that day but when going through last year there was a herd of Buffalo going into the park and in the park.
We talked to the Ranger and he said the signs were gone or crooked because the Buffalo would rub up against them, your tent or whatever they can scratch themselves on. Majestic animals.
It is an oval campgroung and a van your car parks on the outside and you can stake your tent up inside of the oval area.
There is no shade, but several bathrooms and trashcans. There are overhangs on the tables for shade. Plenty of trails.
The Ranger told us last year no RV'S but I took a picture of the sigh and will post it. The Badlands are amazing.
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T-Mobile
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“It’s going to be a mud hole ”
Reviewed 10/18/2021
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It’s mid October. The rain and snow is on the way. All the green grass you see in the photo from the first review is gone. Gone is the grassy camping spots. Enter pure silty clay that sticks to everything when you add rain. Definitely not the place to camp when it rains. Look at the prairie dog holes. They look like dried up mud pots ... more
It’s mid October. The rain and snow is on the way. All the green grass you see in the photo from the first review is gone. Gone is the grassy camping spots. Enter pure silty clay that sticks to everything when you add rain. Definitely not the place to camp when it rains. Look at the prairie dog holes. They look like dried up mud pots from Yellowstone waiting for the rain. Time to find me a forest
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“Beautiful ”
Reviewed 8/31/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
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Toilets were clean and convenient. No running water or electricity. Beautiful views and a ton of Prairie dogs to entertain you.
Dirt road access.
roofingit would stay here again
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“Spectacular wildlife”
Reviewed 7/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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This free campsite was spectacular. The wild prairie dogs have set up in the campground and are a delight to watch and listen to. The wild buffalo came down from the hills in the morning just after most campers left in the early morning (before the heat). The herd brought their baby, who was funny to watch frolic in the grass. They got... more
This free campsite was spectacular. The wild prairie dogs have set up in the campground and are a delight to watch and listen to. The wild buffalo came down from the hills in the morning just after most campers left in the early morning (before the heat). The herd brought their baby, who was funny to watch frolic in the grass. They got within 50 feet of the two campers left, eating the grass on the perimeter of the campground. Then the two males treated us to a bull fight! That was quite a thing to see so close.
The majority of campers there were tent camping. There were five spots open when I arrived at 3pm. All but one filled up late.
The terrain at Badlands NP is absolutely stunning and worth the slow travel over miles of washboard gravel roads. Go slow and enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Get the America is Beautiful pass (veterans, military, and seniors get it free) and you’ll get into the park free.
One bar on Verizon.
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Ell would stay here again
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“No service so i couldnt stay but cute spot”
noted 5/17/2023
This was such a nice camping area and i wish i could've stayed but unfortunately there was zero at&t service which i need for work. Spots were kinda close together but each spot had a picnic table and theres a nice clean pit toilet you can walk to. There were also praire dogs and bison around which were so cute!
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noted 7/23/2022
This is Linda Jordan that put a review for Sage Creek Campground on 7/23/22. I apologize for the misspelling. It went through before I could fix. Enjoy 😉
12 reviews
noted 7/23/2022
This is Linda Jordan that put a review for Sage Creek Campground on 7/23/22. I apologize for the misspelling. It went through before I could fix. Enjoy 😉
noted 7/28/2021
https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/campgrounds-badl.htm 07/28/2021 Sage Creek Campground is a free, first-come first-serve campground with 22 sites located on Sage Creek Rim Road, an unpaved road that may temporarily close after winter storms and spring rains. Motor homes, pull behind trailers, and other recreational vehicles greater than... more
https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/campgrounds-badl.htm 07/28/2021
Sage Creek Campground is a free, first-come first-serve campground with 22 sites located on Sage Creek Rim Road, an unpaved road that may temporarily close after winter storms and spring rains. Motor homes, pull behind trailers, and other recreational vehicles greater than 18 feet in length are prohibited. This limitation does not apply to horse trailers. A portion of the Sage Creek Campground is designated for horse use.Pit toilets and covered picnic tables are available, but not water. Potable water is available at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center.Generators are not permitted. Due to fire danger, campfires are not permitted in this 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.
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