Dutchman

Forest Recreation Management, Inc, Hill City, South Dakota, United States
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Dutchman Campground
Deerfield Lake
Deerfield

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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About Dutchman

Dutchman Campground, located in a shady Ponderosa pine forested area on the northeast edge of Deerfield Reservoir at 5 ft. This camp is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. Sites in the campground are widely spaced, and a few offer wide views of the lake. Of the 3 campgrounds in the Deerfield Recreation Area, this one is the most RV-friendly.

Available sites

29 total sites
RV Sites 28 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 1 site Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Big Rig Friendly
  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Views and Setting

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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29 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 009, Loop: DUTC Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 010, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: DUTC RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

205 reviews

Summary

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Dutchman Campground offers a quiet and scenic environment with well-maintained campsites and friendly hosts who provide helpful information about local activities. Guests appreciate the variety of outdoor options like fishing, hiking, and kayaking, as well as the clean bathrooms and spacious site arrangements. Some visitors noted issues with noise from other campers and limited amenities, but overall, many express a strong desire to return due to the campground's natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

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3 stars 5.4% (11)
2 stars 3.9% (8)
1 star 2.0% (4)

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Nate S

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October 4, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: DUTC

Campground manager was super helpful and friendly. Location was beautiful. Nice view of the lake from site #35.

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Bryce V

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September 20, 2026 Stayed at: 037, Loop: DUTC

we enjoyed the hike on trail 40 right off the second loop of Dutchman campground that led to Deerfield dam. The hosts were friendly. The bathrooms were cleaned.

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Patricia C

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September 16, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: DUTC

The camp host was so friendly and helpful. The outdoor restroom was very clean. I do love the restroom near the boat ramp.

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Edward S

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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 037, Loop: DUTC

Campsite was the same as last year-very nice. Many larger trees had blown over due to high winds but was totally removed by the time I arrived. Experience would have been much better if not for the burn ban for the entire Black Hills. Only depressing part was tons of pine cones on the ground (most I have seen in over 5 years my family have been gathering at these sites to camp) and couldn't use any of them for fire starting!
The new management company seems to be nickel and diming us campers unnecessarily. Older company was for the public using their campgrounds and not trying to make an extra dollar or five!!

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Marianne N

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September 12, 2026 Stayed at: 018, Loop: DUTC

Nice forested campground. Large open sites, some with lake views. Took our kayaks out on the lake and had a wonderful time. The 16-mile gravel road to the campground is very dusty and bumpy. Need to go slow.

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James C

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September 9, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: DUTC

Always a great place for water activities such as swimming, paddleboarding and kayaks, great fishing and beautiful scenery.

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James C

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September 9, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: DUTC

beautiful place to enjoy the Black Hills, being local I camp here frequently

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Jayne M

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September 5, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: DUTC

This is a beautiful camping area and the host is a very nice lady. We took kayaks out on the lake and did some hiking.

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Barry D

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: DUTC

The camp host was very pleasant and helpful. The toilet was very clean and the water was as well.

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Debby D

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August 31, 2026 Stayed at: 044, Loop: DUTC

A very beautiful location! It would be great to have a couple more restrooms, but every thing else was an amazing location.

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Location & Directions for Dutchman

Forest Recreation Management, Inc, Hill City, SD 57745 United States

Elevation: 1,838 ft

Getting There

Take Forest Highway 17 (Deerfield Road) for 16 mi northwest of Hill City, South

Dakota.

Nearest town

Hill City, SD - 15 mi

About 25 min to downtown

Highway access

Dutchman Campground is accessible via Forest Highway 17 (Deerfield Road), which connects to local roads in the area. The nearest significant highway access is approximately 16 miles southeast in Hill City, South Dakota.

Policies & Rules

General

  • These campsites are non-electric sites. Generators may run only.
  • Non-reservable sites may be available on a first come-first served basis
  • A pet fee of $2 per pet per night is required upon. Pets must be leashed, under control and attended at all times.
  • Drinking water is available but you CANNOT hook up for filling.
  • The Senior and Access discounts are only honored for the site that houses the card holder. If multiple sites are reserved on one card, the rest of the camping fee will be collected upon arrival unless another card holder occupies the site.
  • Sites 9,10, 23 & 37 are double sites for up to 2 rigs and up to 16 people. The fee is double ($48) if the site is used in this manner. The camp host will collect any additional fees warranted upon arrival.
  • During the off season, fewer sites may be available.
  • Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • Click here for more information about Black Hills National Forest.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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