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

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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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Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
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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

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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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Margaret B

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September 11, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: DUTC

Beautiful campground, friendly camp hosts, clean bathrooms, and close proximity to the Deerfield loop trail (access by site 12) and Deerfield trail for hiking, running and biking. Sites are well spaced, and a few have a little view of the lake. Plenty of wild life around, saw some deer and heard a Coyote family. Short drive to the boat ramp, where there's some nearby picnic tables and a bathroom. Ask the camp host about the mine nearby.

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Scott O

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August 30, 2020 Stayed at: 041, Loop: DUTC

Many campsites have the picnic table and fire pit on the opposite side of our camper door. Not a big deal but an inconvenience.

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Jeff L

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August 28, 2020 Stayed at: 038, Loop: DUTC

Very clean campground.

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Carol M

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August 27, 2020 Stayed at: 037, Loop: DUTC

We stayed at Dutchman 4 or 5 times this summer. I have to give credit to the hosts. Sue checked us in in a timely manner and was so friendly and knowledgeable. The bathrooms were cleaned frequently and the whole campground was kept neat and clean. We are hoping to camp there again next summer.

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James L

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August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 028, Loop: DUTC

Definitely will come back. Great space and views.

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John A

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August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 036, Loop: DUTC

What a hidden gem. Great campground with great views and lots of distance between sites. You want sites 35, 36 or 37 (37 being the best view of the lake. No water or sewer hookups or dump stations. For those of you with a Coach or larger RV, make sure you approach the campground through Hill City and not Deadwood or you'll have a 17 mi drive down a very dusty, yet navigable, dirt road which will cover everything you own in dust.

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Missy Z

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August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: DUTC

I could not recommend this place enough! It was very quiet, bathrooms were very clean and we had a beautiful site that connected in the woods and meadows filled with beautiful wildflowers. We were even fortunate to witness a small family of deer everyday in the close distance and listen to coyotes cackle in the morning.

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Ivan G

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July 27, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: DUTC

Excellent campground. I would recommend it and would stay again.
The site had big flat spots with plenty of room to setup both out tents. Bathrooms perfectly clean and fresh water easily accessible.
The river at the end of the road was a perfect spot for a refreshing swim.

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Tami D

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July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 036, Loop: DUTC

Camp hosts were great n place was beautiful

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Cameron L

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July 24, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: DUTC

The host was fantastic, extremely helpful & knowledgeable of the area. The campground was beautifully maintained with amazing scenery, wildlife, and a neighboring lake within walking distance. 10 out of 10, highly recommended to everyone.

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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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