Cedar Pass Lodge

Cedar Pass Lodge has a restaurant, gift shop, and bathrooms.

NPS Photo / Serena Rosales

Quick Facts

Location:

Interior, SD

Significance:

The Cedar Pass Lodge has lodging and camping available for visitors as well as a gift shop, convenience store, and restaurant.

Amenities

16 listed

ATM/Cash Machine, Accessible Rooms, Food/Drink - Bar/Alcohol For Sale, Food/Drink - Cafeteria, Food/Drink - Coffee, Food/Drink - Restaurant/Table Service, Food/Drink - Snacks, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Restroom, Shelter/Cabin, Supplies - General, Toilet - Flush, Wheelchair Accessible

The Cedar Pass Lodge was the first establishment in what would later become Badlands National Park. IFounded by Ben Millard in 1926, it was originally a barn-like structure that served as a dance hall. Famous names, like Lawrence Welk, played to a crowded hall on weekends. Cabins were also available for people wanting to visit the Badlands. Today, the Cedar Pass Lodge has lodging and camping available for visitors as well as a gift shop, convenience store, and restaurant.