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Sage Creek Basin Camp

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Sage Creek Basin Camp is located near the Badlands of South Dakota, characterized by rugged terrain and open grasslands. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Nearby attractions include Badlands National Park and the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.

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Location

Sage Creek Basin Camp is located in South Dakota

Coordinates

43.903483 N
102.331985 W

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Last on 9/6/25
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LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BY

Badlands Dispersed Camping

18 min away

Buffalo Gap National Grasslands

18 min away

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1 hr 9 min from Rapid City
4 hrs 43 min from Casper
4 hrs 45 min from Bismarck
5 hrs 26 min from Cheyenne

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T-Mobile5G
Good Coverage
Last on 9/6/25
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage

Access

Drive-In
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Site Types

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Features

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Pets

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Greg J.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2025

Second time here

I was here in 2023. The weather a bit nicer at that time. High winds and dusty conditions plagued the second visit. Recommend the area based on amount of available sites, bison and prairie dog sightings….oh and some strange things appeared in the sky. UFO’s?

Site4

Month of VisitSeptember

Alex P.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 20, 2024

Stunning Views at Overlook

This location is Sage Creek Basin Overlook and trailhead. It is beautiful up here at higher elevation. 4g and 5g cell service is available here on Tmobile. There are no toilets. The two toilets, one at each end of the campground, are located a few miles away at Sage Creek Campground. A few fellow park tourists stopped to see the views and hike. I spent two nights here.

SiteSage Creek Basin Overlook

Month of VisitDecember

Bryce B.

Guide

Reviewed May. 8, 2024

Great campsite

Sorry I forgot to get pictures. We stayed here for two days. The campsite allows pets has two toilets at both ends. No running water or electricity. The vibe at the site was great with the other campers. Weather was a bit extreme but we got unlucky picking a week when a huge storm column was coming across the US. The buffalo were all over the campsite. Really recommend if you enjoy camping a little more off grid but still having others to hangout with

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Month of VisitMay