Sage Creek Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $0.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 0 reservable · 0 first come
- Phone
- (605) 433-5361
- Coordinates
- 43.8931, -102.4143
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.
Is Sage Creek Campground free?
No. Sage Creek Campground charges $0.00.
Can I bring an RV to Sage Creek Campground?
Sage Creek Campground has 0 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Sage Creek Campground?
The campground is located in the Sage Creek Wilderness. It is accessible only via the Sage Creek Rim Rd which is accessible either by Highway 44 or Highway 240.
What is the weather like at Sage Creek Campground?
The Badlands weather is variable and unpredictable with temperature extremes ranging from 116° F to -40° F. Summers are hot and dry with occasional violent thunderstorms. Hailstorms and occasional tornadoes can descend on the Badlands with sudden fury. Winters are typically cold with 12 to 24 inches of total snowfall.
What are the rules at Sage Creek Campground?
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.
Nearby
- Pinnacles Camping Area9.2 mi
- Cedar Pass Campground25.4 mi
- Cedar Pass Campground 25.4 mi
- French Creek Campground34.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
