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About Whitetail
Number of accommodations: 12
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (78)
What Guests Are Saying
Whitetail Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, beautiful scenery, and friendly, attentive hosts who provide helpful information. Many campers enjoyed the peaceful, quiet atmosphere and the well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and access to scenic trails and the lake. While some reviewers noted concerns about costs and site conditions for tent camping, the overall sentiment remains positive, with a strong recommendation for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Whitetail Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, beautiful scenery, and friendly, attentive hosts who provide helpful information. Many campers enjoyed the peaceful, quiet atmosphere and the well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and access to scenic trails and the lake. While some reviewers noted concerns about costs and site conditions for tent camping, the overall sentiment remains positive, with a strong recommendation for future visits.
Review Summary
john h
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: WHIT
Lovely campground and campsite in the hills. Right on a beautiful lake with very little traffic.
Nancy V
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: WHIT
I liked how quiet the location was. It was easy for me to bicycle to the trail, and on the road. I was happy with hikes in the area.
John Z
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WHIT
Best place in the hills! Love the primitive setting, we are able to unplug for the world here. Don’t change anything..... ever!
Ted G
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WHIT
A lovely and scenic site all around. Camp attendant very friendly. Coyotes at night suitably eerie. Bathroom facilities spotless!
The hike around the lake is far longer than the USFS maps would suggest. Caveat lector!
USFS is the best!
Sherrie B
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WHIT
Beautiful area, so peaceful.
ibrahim b
VerifiedJune 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: WHIT
Camping site was great. clean facility with friendly onsite management. walking distance to the lake. please be aware of deer around the area and no cellular coverage.
Vici D
VerifiedJune 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WHIT
Camp Host was very nice and it was clean and quiet.
Vici D
VerifiedJune 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WHIT
Camp Host was very nice and place was very clean and quiet.
Ann K
VerifiedJune 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: WHIT
The campground hostess was fabulous and friendly.
Amy J
VerifiedJune 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: WHIT
Beautiful campsite and friendly on-site campground Park Ranger. I would definitely stay here again!
Location Whitetail
Address:
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
Hill City, SD, 57745
United States
From Hill City, take Deerfield Rd. (County Rt. 308/Forest Rt. 17) west for 15.1 miles to Whitetail Campground sign (Forest Rt.421). Turn right onto Rt. 421 and travel 0.9 miles to the campground.
The nearest major road is US Highway 16, located approximately 17 miles east of the campground.
Elevation: 1829 feet
16 mi drive to downtown Hill City (about 24 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
- Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails
- A pet fee of $2 per pet per night is required upon check-in
- No refunds for inclement weather
- Click here for more information about Black Hills National Forest
- 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.
- The Senior and Access discounts are only honored for the site that hoses 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.
- During walk up season, fewer sites may be available.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
