Cedar Pass Lodge, Badlands Inn & Camping

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Set amidst the prairie at the base of Badland pinnacles, enjoy your stay in either one of the historic Cabins at Cedar Pass Lodge, or a new cabin built for the 2012 Summer Season, or the comfortable furnishings at the Badlands Inn, or camping at the Cedar Pass Campground in Badlands National Park.

Cedar Pass Lodge

Cedar Pass Lodge first opened for business in 1928, predating the establishment of Badlands National Monument by eleven years. Mr. Ben Millard, a local businessman and close friend of Senator Peter Norbeck, started with a dance hall that brought people from a hundred mile radius to listen to Lawrence Welk and similar bands.Millard expanded Cedar Pass Lodge to include the dining room, the Historic Cabins and a counter for curios. He enjoyed giving nightly geology talks to Lodge guests and was awarded the honor and title of the first "interpreter" in Badlands National Park. Ben passed away in 1956 and was afforded another National Park Service honor in 1957. Millard Ridge, the high ridge rising above the Cedar Pass area where the Lodge and park headquarters are situated is named in Ben's honor.

We are excited to have new cabins available for our guests beginning in the 2012 and 2013 Season. The cabins are eventually replacing all the smaller cabins at Cedar Pass Lodge.

The new cabins are outfitted with beautifully hand crafted lodge pole pine beds and interior furnishings, 32" flat screen TV, free WiFi, Energy Star refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker, private bath with shower, and porch with handmade in the USA lodge pole pine deck chairs. The cabins have either two Queen beds or a King bed with Queen day bed.
Pets are allowed in the cabins for an additional fee of $10/pet/night (maximum of 2)

Without the distractions of phones or televisions, each of the smaller cabins are furnished with a Queen and twin bed, heat/air conditioning, free WiFi, coffee maker and a private bath. Cedar Pass Lodge is a must stop when en-route through South Dakota's Badlands.

New Cabins in 2012 with King & Queen beds $130/night double occupancy

Cabin with private bath: $85.00/night double occupancy

Two bedroom cabin with connecting bath: $100.00/night double occupancy

Cottage: $125.00/night double occupancy

Children 15 and under are FREE; Additional person over age 15 $10/night

Pets $10/pet (maximum 2 per cabin)

Cedar Pass Lodge has a spectacular array of choices for guests to find a unique remembrance of their visit to Badlands National Park and South Dakota. From local, regional arts, crafts, gifts, foods and a wide array of Native American jewelry and crafts to souvenirs and outerwear. Be sure to try the freshly made Indian fry bread, buffalo tacos or burgers or choose from a selection of our organic or regional cuisine at the Cedar Pass Restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner there are many tempting menu choices. We also have freshly packaged sandwiches, salads and baked goodies available in our store to take with you on your journey.

For the 2012 season Cedar Pass Lodge will be open April 13th through October 14th.

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Badlands Inn

Badlands National Park has unbelievable sunrises and sunsets that can be viewed from one of our 20 clean, affordable guest rooms at the Badlands Inn (non-smoking accommodations).

Ideally located one-and-a-half miles from the Ben Reifel Visitor Center in Badlands National Park and Cedar Pass Lodge and Restaurant, each room is furnished with a telephone, satellite TV, heat/air conditioning and coffee maker. The Badlands Inn is a wonderful location for visitors to Badlands National Park.

$95.00/night

Complimentary continental breakfast.

Open May - September.

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Cedar Pass Campground

The Cedar Pass Campground is open year-round. The campground is located near Cedar Pass Lodge for campers who may want a hot meal or who need camping supplies, groceries, or souvenirs.

$15.00/night for tent site.

$28.00/night for RV site with electric (no water or sewer).

Golden Eagle pass holders pay $7.50/night for tent site and $14.00/night for RV site.

A 14-night limit applies during the summer.

All sites are filled on a first come, first served basis.

There are no shower facilities available.

There are four "group" campsites that can be reserved in advance by calling
(605) 433-5460. The cost is $3 per person with a minimum fee of $30. The campsites can accommodate 6-25 people accumulatively. Reservations are accepted for "group" campsites only.

Photo provided by South Dakota Tourism.

Children 15 & under stay free. Pets are allowed for a $10 fee per pet (two pet maximum per cabin/room). Rates do not include an additional 5.5 % Sales Tax. All rates are based on double occupancy. At Cedar Pass Lodge and Badlands Inn, there is a $10 per night charge for each additional person. Advance reservations are required. A deposit equal to one-night's stay is due at time of reservation. Cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival date to avoid a cancellation fee equal to the first night's deposit. Cancellations outside of 48 hours will incur a $10 cancellation fee.. Rates are subject to approval by the National Park Service, and may change at any time without notice.