Dutchman Campground
Deerfield Lake
Deerfield

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

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

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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Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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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

  • View
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

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

AI generated

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

Based on 205 reviews

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5 stars 67.3% (138)
4 stars 21.5% (44)
3 stars 5.4% (11)
2 stars 3.9% (8)
1 star 2.0% (4)

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John H

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July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: DUTC

We had a great site. The camp hosts were helpful and very friendly!

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Kathy G

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July 9, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: DUTC

quiet and the bathrooms were very clean

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Addie B

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July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 044, Loop: DUTC

Beautiful, great host and well kept. I can’t wait to go there again.

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Elizabeth N

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July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: DUTC

Great campground that is away from the hustle and bustle of Keystone and Hill City. Sites were spaced far enough apart that we weren't really bothered by the other campers. Bathrooms were clean, host was great, fishing in the reservoir was even better! My only "complaint" is how far out tent site was from the bathrooms, but that was on me and not the campground. We just scoped it out and know which ones to pick for next time!

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Michael L

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July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: DUTC

Beautiful location, amazing lake and nice secluded camping. Highly recommended!

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Hannah G

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July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 029, Loop: DUTC

This is our second year in a row at the Dutchman, and we hope to come back every year! I love being here, it is so quiet, the views are beautiful, and the campsites/bathrooms are very well kept.

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Douglas T

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July 4, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: DUTC

We took a church youth group of girls and felt very safe at this campground - the hosts were very helpful in our planning and suggestions for hikes and other activities. We drove an hour to tour Jewel Caves and it was very cool! We loved spending an afternoon on Deerfield Lake. I'd recommend this campsite to anyone looking for an amazing time in the Black Hills!

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Christine S

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July 1, 2026 Stayed at: 025, Loop: DUTC

Beautiful view
Neighbors weren’t too close
Clean bathrooms

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Dan A

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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 038, Loop: DUTC

Nice host, clean bathrooms, good distance between sites.

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richard s

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June 18, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: DUTC

Beautiful area! Sites could use some leveling. Limited reception for any device.

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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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