About Sheridan Lake
Number of accommodations: 89
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
- Marina
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Reviews (367)
What Guests Are Saying
Sheridan Lake offers great tent and RV camping with spacious, shaded sites and a beautiful lakeside location, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The clean facilities and friendly hosts enhance the overall experience, despite some concerns about limited infrastructure and cellular service. While some campers noted noise from generators and construction, many found the setting peaceful and enjoyable, making it a desirable spot for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Sheridan Lake offers great tent and RV camping with spacious, shaded sites and a beautiful lakeside location, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The clean facilities and friendly hosts enhance the overall experience, despite some concerns about limited infrastructure and cellular service. While some campers noted noise from generators and construction, many found the setting peaceful and enjoyable, making it a desirable spot for future visits.
Review Summary
Steve H
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SMOK
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Sheridan Lake, but RV campers should be aware that while water is available in the campground, NO water spigot fittings are threaded to allow for hose hookup to fill RV water tanks prior to setup. So, after driving the narrow road to the campground, we had to turn around and drive back to Three Forks Campground to buy water (only $5 to fill-up a 50 gal tank). Also, no dump station is available at Sheridan so back to Three Forks or your next stop to dump - not a big deal, just something to be aware of.
Nicholas B
VerifiedAugust 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SMOK
It is a nice shady place to camp, close to the water and decent location within the black hills area.
Robert G
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SMOK
No complaints other than a small dog barked all day and most of the night and it could be heard all across the campground. I was hoping the host would make contact with the owner.
Zach G
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: ROCK
Overall, had a great time at the campground. The lake was warm, beautiful and easily accessed from our site. My only suggestion is to be more clear that campers cannot be directly filled at the campground. I thought I could fill at one of the water spigots on site, but was told by the camp host that was not allowed.
Maya J
VerifiedAugust 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMOK
Beautiful campground - very well kept. There are rules - which we appreciate - bit we didn't appreciate the way they were enforced. The manner of some workers was gruff and unpleasant.
Brian B
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: ROCK
Nice, basic campground and close to Mount Rushmore. The lake was pretty. Our site was hilly and uncomfortable. Just a small flat spot for the tent and everything else was sloped.
Chad B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SMOK
Nice, quite, and peaceful.
James B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SMOK
We absolutely love this place. We had a wonderful campsite thanks to the host. Originally our site was No. 5. It was a terrible site only 15 feet from a stinking outhouse. They allowed us to move to a first come first serve site . This site had a wonderful view of the lake and was a pull through. We will be back, just not near an outhouse!
John A
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SMOK
We were right next to one of the camp hosts she was amazing! The atmosphere and the park were so wonderful and clean. The bathrooms could have used a little more touching up but it's a camp site and the Camp hosts work really hard.
Michael S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: ROCK
Sheridan Lake CG has a very attractive layout with large ponderosa pines shading most sites. The campground hosts do an excellent job of maintaining this recreation site.
Location Sheridan Lake
Address:
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
Hill City, SD, 57745
United States
From Rapid City, take Highway 16 for 18 miles west to Three Forks. Turn right (north) on Highway 385 and travel 2 miles to Calument Road at the inlet. Turn right and travel 1 mile to the campground.
Sheridan Lake is accessible via Highway 16, which connects to Rapid City, and Highway 385, which provides access from Highway 16 to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.9808 / -103.472
Elevation: 1414 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- These campsites are non-electric sites. Generators may run only.
- Non-reservable sites may be available on a first come, first served basis
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails
- A pet fee of $2 per pet per night is required upon check-in
- Click here for more information about Black Hills National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- The Senior and Access discounts are only honored for the site that houses the card holder. If multiple sites are reserved on one card, the rest of the camping fee will be collected upon arrival unless another card holder occupies the site.
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
