Cedar Pass Lodge, Badlands Inn & Camping

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Set amidst the prairie at the base of Badland pinnacles, enjoy your stay in one of the historic Cabins at Cedar Pass Lodge, the comfortable furnishings at the Badlands Inn, or camping at the Cedar Pass Campground in Badlands National Park.

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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.

Without the distractions of phones or televisions, each cabin is furnished with heat/air conditioning, a coffee pot and a bath. Cedar Pass Lodge is a must stop when en-route through South Dakota's Badlands.

Cabin with private bath: $85.00/night

Two bedroom cabin with connecting bath: $100.00/night

Cottage: $110.00/night

Be sure to try the home-made Indian fry bread or buffalo tacos at the Cedar Pass Restaurant before continuing on your journey.

For Reservations, please call: 877-386-4383

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Badlands Inn

Gaze at the Badlands' unbelievable sunrises and sunsets from one of our 18 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 a coffee pot, . The Badlands Inn is a wonderful location for visitors to Badlands National Park.

$90.00/night

For Reservations, please call: 877-386-4383

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Cedar Pass Campground

Cedar Pass Campground is operated by the National Park Service and is open year-round.

$10.00/night per sight

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) 433-5361 with a minimum fee of $25.

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Children 15 & under stay free. Pets are allowed with a $20 per night per pet fee. Rates do not include an additional 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. Rates are subject to approval by the National Park Service, and may change at any time without notice.