$26
Sheridan Lake
Closed for the season
Total sites: 89
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
4,643 ft
54°F
36°F
36°F
no signal
Black Hills National Forest › Mystic Ranger District › South Dakota
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› Sheridan Lake Campground
Sheridan Lake Campground, SD - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Sheridan Lake Campground is located in the Mystic Ranger District, Black Hills National Forest (32 min west of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 4,643 feet. There are a total of 89 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 87 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 77 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $28.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming, marina. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (269)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 63% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@BrandonS417195 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #28
What a nice camping spot, hosts were very nice and it was a great getaway.
@VictoriaC8BFEB · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #1
This campground is a great choice if you cant secure a spot at more popular spots and have an RV. Its just alright if youre tent camping. Its about 30 minutes from Custer state park, an hour from Spearfish canyon and an hour from Wind cave and the views on the drive are unbeatable.The site I stayed at (001) is alright, a good amount of shade but its literally 15 feet from the entrance to the campground. For me, I wish I couldve had more privacy and not hear every bit of traffic entering and leaving. It was a short distance from the toilet which was nice. That being said, the staff was amazing and extremely helpful with recommendations and just friendly and pleasant people.While its beautiful and peaceful (sometimes, theres construction I heard throughout the nights during my stay), its as primitive camping as it can get without being backcountry camping. The bathrooms are pit toilets and a spigot for drinking water is the only amenities you have. Google will tell you theres showers on site but there isnt and you cant use the spigot for dishes or anything. Youre told a campground 5 minutes away has WiFi and a shower but when I went, it was run down and I just left. I guess if youre experienced with this and dont mind, its not a big deal. However my whole trip was centered around 5+ miles of hiking daily and not being able to shower wasnt the best. Its not a horrible place for tent camping but its really ideal for RVers and while Im glad I got to experience it, I wouldnt stay again.
@MichaelA251288 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #21
Nicely wooded. Sites need some improvement on leveling. Road is very narrow. Still a good location for checking out the attractions.
@CarolP9818555 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #55
The location was pretty and staff was great and helpful. Our problem was that we were tent camping and the RV near us had a very loud generator that they ran in the evening about the time we wanted to sit around a fire, look at the stars and enjoy the silence. I think it would be better all-around if there were an area designated for tent camping only so as to avoid that kind of situation.
@KathyG2165616 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #52
We love this Campground. Definitely recommend getting some hikes in.
@EricR7097228 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #9
Great spot and will be returning there
@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #67
Amazing sites near the lake. We loved being there. We will be returning again and again.
@RandyJ9923433 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #42
Nice place, nice restrooms
@EricB5484998 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #8
Awesome campground. We enjoyed the spaciousness, beautiful setting, fellow campers and quiet. Only issue is we reserved our site through the recreation gov site but they had no record at camp ground. Very interesting reluctance on part of admissions person as we provided confirmation # and paid receipt. All worked out fine but a very confusing start to our otherwise wonderful experience. Heck, we even saw Sasquatch one evening. Thanks for a great 1.5 week stay.SincerelyEric Brockman
@StevenS1501716 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #43
Great camping experience.
@RobertR8191303 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #24
Lovely quiet campground. Check-in was easy and staff were very helpful. The sites are clean and private. Excellent location, central for sightseeing to Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave and other sights.
@PattiG0EE89E06 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #91
Always beautiful here. Stayed one night on our way to the Big Horns. Restrooms always clean.
@JeffreyM593003 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #66
The hosts were very helpful and responsive. The toilets were very clean. Beautiful area and convenient location.
@ClaraKDE88FB18 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #93
Clean campground but no electric sites
@BarbaraH643159 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #124
Beautiful lake, very clean sites and clean bathrooms
@JakeH1312886 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #86
Great smallish campground with plenty of personal space on the site. My site was right on the lake and it would be a perfect spot to fish and just enjoy the lake.
@TomaszJ7FDF284 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #2
Great, quiet place for camping
@DennisS6139880 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #47
Beautiful lake, peaceful campground, amazing hosts and assistants. All around great people manage this campground. They make such great effort to make your stay delightful.
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025 at Campsite #80
this year was esceptionally wonderful, great weather helped and the pesky bugs were no where to be found. restroom was very well kept up and cleaned daily. camp sites were spaced far enogh apart nieghbors we not a problem, even 3 sites next to us with the boy scouts camping. Great place to fish as trout were plentiful and blue gills were great over the camp fire. watchout for the northern pike as we lost some tackle from time to time. even shore fishing was great. looking forward to next years visit.
@RyanP8052228 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #23
Beautiful campground and location! We stayed there for a week while exploring the Black Hills. We were very impressed with the quality of camping. Our favorite part was being in the woods and the beach. We enjoyed clean bathrooms and everything was well kept. Very friendly people there to check us in. We will absolutely be staying there again.
@lindav5763447 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #85
Cindy the hostess at Sheridan is the very best. She knows her stuff and has always went out of her way to accommodate.
@RebeccaC264620 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #34
Very quiet and peaceful.
@HaroldY475027B · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #36
very accomadating campsite, camp site was clean and the grass was cut, really had a good time.
@RusselB7D6269C · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #20
Great Lake for fishing. Rented a boat for the day and fished. Nice size panfish and a couple of trout.
@NicholasC11628 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #88
Beautiful campground by the water. Well kept spots in a gorgeous location. Be careful coming in. Check the address and know where you are going, we lost cell service and ended up in the Group Sites.
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