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Cedar Pass Lodge

25244 Cedar Pass Loop, Interior, South Dakota 57750 USA

Reasonable

Independent
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Outdoor
Seating

“inn, cabins & camping”

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.

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DJI

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November 25, 2023

Rated 4.0

Perfect location from which to explore the park

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CJ

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August 23, 2023

Rated 5.0

Cannot say enough about how great this place is. Beautiful surroundings (the only lodging inside the Badlands national park) would already make it unique but the quality of the cabins was astounding. Beautiful, roomy log-cabins with porches on the front and back, gorgeous quilts on the beds, complete with air conditioning and a fridge. Water pressure was great. Staying here allowed us to explore the Badlands at dusk, which meant smaller crowds and more animals out exploring. Stay here if you can.

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