Dutchman

Dutchman Campground
Deerfield Lake
Deerfield

Featured amenities

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

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

29 total sites

RV Sites

28 sites

Tent Sites

1 site

About Dutchman

Dutchman Campground, located in a shady Ponderosa pine forested area on the northeast edge of Deerfield Reservoir at 5,000 feet. 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.

Number of accommodations: 29

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 20 to Sep 30

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
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
009, Loop: DUTC Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: DUTC RV
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.5
188 reviews
5
66.5%
125
4
22.3%
42
3
5.3%
10
2
4.3%
8
1
1.6%
3

Keith K

Verified

July 16, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: DUTC

5

It is a nice quiet campground. Bathroom was clean. Helpful & pleasant host.

Dylan B

Verified

July 16, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: DUTC

5

We’ve stayed here a couple years in a row. The perfect spot in a quiet campground.

Jonathan E

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 037, Loop: DUTC

5

Great quiet campground. Vault toilets were kept clean, host was attentive.

Greg K

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: DUTC

4

The only thing that would have made this place any better would have been a spigot that a hose could attach to would be great. Other than that, it was great. Great scenery, great sight and great campground hosts.

James P

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: DUTC

4

Camp host was wonderful and made our camp stay a great experience. The campground was well maintained and the toilets clean. The only reason we didn't give it a five star rating is the water supply this year remains pretty brown and sedimentary, and we weren't comfortable drinking it. In previous years at this campground the water supply was clear and quite acceptable. Not sure what this issue is at this time.

Hannah G

Verified

July 5, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: DUTC

5

We loved our stay! The site was perfect. Everything was clean, and our site (11) had just the right amount of shade and sun. Our camp host was wonderful, I wish I remembered her name to give her proper credit! The lake was a short walk away, which was nice.

Having a closer bathroom would have been a bonus, as site 11 is in the middle of the 2 on that side of the campground, and it takes about 5 minutes walking to get to either one. But that wasn't as big of a deal.

Overall, we loved our stay here, and will be back next year!

Jeanne A

Verified

July 5, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: DUTC

5

It was clean and beautiful! Loved the camp host she was very helpful, friendly and kind! Want to come back!

Jennifer S

Verified

June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: DUTC

5

Nice and quiet place to stay, only thing is that lake is not walking distance.

James P

Verified

June 19, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: DUTC

4

Pleasant, helpful camp host. Clean vault toilets. Very nice camp ground, and we've stayed here many times. Only complaint this time was the drinking water quality. It was very brown with sediment this time, and not very pleasant to use for drinking. First time we'd this issue at this campground. Hope it gets resolved.

Charles y

Verified

June 18, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: DUTC

4

Perfect

Location Dutchman

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

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.

Elevation: 1838 feet

Distance to downtown

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

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