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About Dutchman
Number of accommodations: 29
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- Big Rig Friendly
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (188)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Steven C
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: DUTC
Nice, quiet, spacious sites and close to the launch for the lake. Camp hosts friendly and informative. There is a lot to do in the area. First time camping here-hope to make it back !
Tara E
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: DUTC
Beautiful campground. Camp hosts are AWESOME. Very quiet and campsites are mostly well spaced. Best campsites for views are 17, 22 and 37. We were on 21. Nice view but a little downhill coming out of the camper. Lake is beautiful. Hikes are not great around this location, but easy access to other trails around. Campground is close to Hill City. Must have lunch at Alpine Inn. Food was great. Dog friendly on the porch. A couple of good breweries and wineries in the area, also dog friendly outside. Custer is close by, and we loved it. Should go to the saloon in Rochford, just for the experience. We went to Spearfish our last day and want to camp in that area next visit.
Marie L
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: DUTC
We stayed here for two nights along our drive to Colorado. Although our reason to select this location was to hike, the campground was clean, campers were friendly, and the lake within walking distance affords fishing and kayaking. We arrived at sunset because we spent the day continuing our Badlands visit and driving to the campground was a couple hours. Soon after setting up the tent, a massive thunderstorm lasting about 90 minutes entertained us. We woke early to hike Black Elk Peak starting in Custer State Park. I highly recommend the campground and the hike!! Following the hike we visited Mount Rushmore. On the ride back to the camp ground, we had a well deserved dinner in Hill City at the Mange Moose. I recommend the beef tacos with cottage cheese and a side salad. Given that tourists outnumbered the restaurant staff, our order came pretty quickly compared to others as we patiently awaited. Our wait was well worth it.
Brian M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: DUTC
Entire campground was well maintained and easy to navigate. Camp hosts were friendly and attentive to any questions we might have. Will stay there again!
Marshall H
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: DUTC
Gorgeous public campground, great view of the lake, and a lovely walk to it to boot.
Attendants were nice, campsites were a good distance from eachother, and water sites were plentiful.
Walt J
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: DUTC
Excellent scenery. Very secluded. Plenty of space between campsites. Staff was very nice.
Cal W
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: DUTC
The camp hosts were great. Very helpful and pleasant. They have been there several years and know the lake and surrounding area.
Robert R
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: DUTC
Everything is great there.
Colleen K
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: DUTC
Nice forest service campground. It is annoying when people reserve spots and never show up. I wish all of the SD parks would change that. If you don't show up after the first night then the spots should be available to people who actually want to be there. Be nice if there was some dust control in the campground as the gravel is close to the campsites and also there were tons of noxious weeds that need to be sprayed. ?? As a land owner who gets notices about weeds on our land why doesn't the federal government sites have to spray? Just wondering.
Jean S
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: DUTC
Beautiful campground with large campsites that are spread out over a hilly area that overlooks a pristine lake. Trail around lake.
Well maintained, fresh (not potable) water supply, ventilated vault toilets were clean. Very friendly host.
We had so much fun on our stay in route from MN to CO that we booked a site for our return trip. Had another lovely stay.
Location Dutchman
Address:
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
Hill City, SD, 57745
United States
Take Forest Highway 17 (Deerfield Road) for 16 miles northwest of Hill City, South
Dakota.
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.
Elevation: 1838 feet
15 mi drive to downtown Hill City (about 25 min)
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: September 7, 2026
