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Cedar Hill Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Cedar Hill Campground?

Cedar Hill Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Cedar Hill Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Cedar Hill Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Cedar Hill Campground?

Cedar Hill Campground offers: Electrical Hookups. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

Cedar Hill Campground

3.67

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827 ft

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No Service

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827 ft

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ElectricPull-Through

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Summer delivers the warmest, most reliable conditions for hiking the steep limestone bluffs and spending time along the Whitewater River, with daytime highs typically in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F and nighttime lows in the 50s–60s°F. Trails, bluff overlooks, and river access are at their most accessible and dry, making trout fishing, birding, and scenic photography peak activities. Expect the campground to be busy or full on summer weekends and holidays. Reserve sites in advance for July and August. The main camping season runs April through October, with many amenities closed in winter. Spring brings wildflowers and milder hiking conditions. Fall offers colors and fewer bugs, with quieter shoulder seasons in early spring and late fall.

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4.0 / 5

Summer delivers the warmest, most reliable conditions for hiking and river activities.

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About Cedar Hill Campground

Cedar Hill Campground sits in the limestone bluff country of Whitewater State Park, a popular destination for hikers and river access. The campground offers 69 electric sites plus 2 cart-in sites, all shaded and separated by trees. Reviewers praise the modern bathrooms and new shower building, but note highway noise and busy summer weekends.

Weather and SeasonsSummer delivers the warmest, most reliable conditions for hiking the steep limestone bluffs and spending time along the Whitewater River, with daytime highs typically in the mid-70s to mid-80s°F and nighttime lows in the 50s–60s°F. Trails, bluff overlooks, and river access are at their most accessible and dry, making trout fishing, birding, and scenic photography peak activities. Expect the campground to be busy or full on summer weekends and holidays. Reserve sites in advance for July and August. The main camping season runs April through October, with many amenities closed in winter. Spring brings wildflowers and milder hiking conditions. Fall offers colors and fewer bugs, with quieter shoulder seasons in early spring and late fall.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies a forested valley surrounded by steep limestone bluffs and wooded ravines. The Whitewater River and Trout Run Creek run through the corridor, creating classic Driftless Area scenery with dramatic cliffs and clear trout streams. Sites are semi-wooded with a mix of shade and open sky. Mature trees separate most sites and provide good cover. Bluff-top trails nearby lead to overlooks that look down over the river valley, though views from the campground itself are mostly of wooded hillsides and the valley floor rather than wide vistas. Campers report seeing deer near sites and crossing the river, and hearing coyotes howling at night. Families encounter snakes, tadpoles, and butterflies along the trails. The forested bluffland supports typical Minnesota wildlife and trout species in the river.

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Best CampsitesCedar Hill loop is sites 1–69, all drive-to with electric hookups, plus 2 cart-in sites. CampsitePhotos highlights sites 1, 4, and 6 as desirable in the Cedar Hill area. Reviewers specifically recommended Site 11 for a level, shaded, well-screened spot with electric hookup. Most sites are semi-private with good tree separation rather than sitting in an open field.

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Electric hookups78 of 113 sites (69%)

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No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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3.7

9 reviews

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Cedar Hill Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

Campers say Cedar Hill Campground is a large, popular park with well-spaced, treed sites that offer good shade and a sense of privacy. Facilities are modern and clean—reviewers call out updated bathrooms and a new shower building—and the location is attractive to hikers, mountaineers and those who like access to the Little River. Expect it to be busy in peak season with daytime noise from other groups and some traffic noise from the nearby highway.

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["Well-spaced, tree-separated sites that provide shade and privacy","Clean, modern bathrooms and an excellent new shower building","Friendly staff","Good location for hiking, mountaineering and...

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RVers who want shade and privacy on a single site: Site 11 is level, screened, and electric. Hikers get limestone bluff overlooks and Whitewater River access right from camp, and staff get consistent praise for friendliness.

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No pets allowed, full hookups aren't available (water and sewer are absent), and the single dump station creates a bottleneck on checkout mornings. Highway noise bleeds into the campground, and July weekends book out fast.

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About American Falls Reservoir

Context for the broader area surrounding Cedar Hill Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

American Falls Reservoir is formed by <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=American+Falls+Dam">American Falls Dam</a>, which is a major facility on the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Minidoka%20Project">Mindoka Project. </a> Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, Snake River Area Office, Bingham County; and the city of American Falls, this 87 square mile (56,000-acre) reservoir offers 100 miles of shoreline. Built primarily as a water storge reservoir for irrigation, it also provides electric power and flood control protection. When completely full, the reservoir is the largest reservoir on the Snake River and in Idaho. Boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing, picnicking, jet boats, water skiing, wildlife viewing, and windsurfing are the major recreation activities at American Falls Reservoir, located in Southeastern Idaho. American Fall's fish species include rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, crappie, yellow perch, white fish, bullhead and channel catfish. Season open year-round, however the fishery is dependent upon the availability of water to maintain the minimum pool necessary to carry over fish from year to year. Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and cubic feet/second release rates for rivers below <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/burtea.cfm">Upper Snake River Basin</a> reservoirs and select river locations are updated daily and graphically provided. Site offers restrooms, three boat ramps at the southwest end of the reservoir and one north of the dam, campground, picnic tables, swimming, and a visitor center. The visitor center features displays about various aspects of Shoshone and Bannock Indian prehistoric, historic, and contemporary culture. Other displays exhibit memorabilia associated with the construction of Ameircan Falls dam. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/ramps/american/american.html">Boat ramp elevations.</a> Located near American Falls, adjacent to Interestate 86, the reservoir is easy to find. Numerous access sites, complete with ramps and docks, make it easy to use for boaters as well as shore anglers. Rainbow trout are by far the most popular fish in American Falls Reservoir. Fish weighing 5-6 pounds are not uncommon.

Directions

Directions: Located north of the town of American Falls, with good access via Interstate 86 and State Route 39. State Route 39 rides the top of the reservoir's 9-story-high dam for over half a mile.