Sage Creek Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Sage Creek Rim Road is unpaved and may temporarily close after winter storms and spring rains.
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 12:06PM MDT until April 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH SUNDAY ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN WYOMING AND WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA... .Warm, dry, and breezy weather will support critical fire weather conditions over northeastern Wyoming and southwestern South Dakota this afternoon and again Sunday afternoon. In addition, isolated dry thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening. While confidence in timing and occurrence is low, erratic wind gusts in excess of 50 MPH would be possible if a dry thunderstorm occurs. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314 Northern Campbell, 315 Southern Campbell, 317 Weston County Plains, 320 Central Black Hills, 321 Southern Black Hills, 322 Fall River County Area, 324 Eastern Foot Hills, 325 Custer County Plains, 326 Pine Ridge Area, 329 West Central Plains and 332 Badlands Area. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity will produce critical fire weather conditions.
About
Sage Creek Campground offers a primitive camping experience in the remote Sage Creek Wilderness area of Badlands National Park. This free campground features 22 first-come, first-served sites and rarely fills to capacity, making it an excellent option for those seeking solitude in the Badlands. The campground is accessed via Sage Creek Rim Road, an unpaved road that may temporarily close after winter storms and spring rains. Amenities are basic: covered picnic tables and vault toilets are provided, but there is no water available onsite. Campers must bring all water needed or obtain potable water at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. A portion of the campground is designated for horse use, and horse trailers are accommodated. Due to fire danger, campfires and wood collection are prohibited, though camp stoves and contained charcoal grills are permitted. The campground provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, as bison, bighorn sheep, and other wildlife roam freely through the area. The remote location offers spectacular night skies and stunning prairie sunrises and sunsets. RVs and trailers over 18 feet in length are prohibited (except horse trailers), and generators are not permitted. Camping is limited to 14 days.
Directions
The campground is located in the Sage Creek Wilderness. It is accessible via Sage Creek Rim Road, an unpaved road accessible from either Highway 44 or Highway 240.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 18ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 18ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| badl_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (605) 433-5361 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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