The area surrounding the campground hosts one of the last mixed-grass prairies in the country.
The campground is first-come, first-serve and frequently reaches capacity during busy months.
Seasonal changes and extreme weather make careful planning a necessity for enjoying the campground.
No water in the Badlands is potable. Bring everything you need.
The campground is in the bison area and so be aware when exploring the campground and surrounding environs.
Phone Number: 6054335361 Voice
Email Address: badl_information@nps.gov
Description:
Number Of Sites Reservable: 0
Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0
Sage Creek Campground is a primitive campground. There is no charge to stay here and camping is available on a first come first serve basis. The campground rarely fills to capacity.
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Reservation Info: We do not take reservations for this campground. Camping is on a first come, first serve, basis.
Regulations Overview: 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.
wheelchairAccess= The Sage Creek Campground offers a rustic camping experience with no water available onsite. The area has accessible vault toilets, although the terrain in and around the campground is rough.
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fireStovePolicy= The vast open prairies of the Badlands contain a variety of plants and animals. This variety and the relative openness make the Badlands a naturalist's paradise. In an effort to maintain the prairie grassland, fires are not allowed within Badlands National Park. You may use small, portable propane grills at your campsite for cooking.
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rvInfo= 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.
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adaInfo= The Sage Creek Campground offers a rustic camping experience with no water available onsite. The area has accessible vault toilets, although the terrain in and around the campground is rough.
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