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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
Greg B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: WHIT
Very impressed with the cleanliness of the campground, including the sites and bathroom.
Hosts were very friendly and available.
Ben N
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: WHIT
Nice, quiet campground with access to scenic Deerfield lake trails and picnic area. The host was super friendly, checking us in, accommodating us with a USFS day use area pass and having good firewood for sale on site.
Lori M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WHIT
loved Camping here will go back!
beth s
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WHIT
We had a great trip to this campground. Easy access to water and clean pit toilets made being off the grid simple. Spots are spaced apart and the lake is amazing for floating and fishing.
Bobbi G
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WHIT
Loved this campground! It was literally in the middle of the forest (so nowhere) so there is no cell phone/GPS signal at all. No bugs to speak of until it started to heat up during the day, but by then we were at the end of our stay so it was no bother. There is no light pollution, so you can see the night sky very well. We came from Devil's Tower, so the road in was all state highways, and we had about 20 miles of unpaved bumpy road to get through before we hit the main road for the campground. Very close to Hill City, which is a decent-sized town and has a lot of amenities. Didn't take long to get to Mt Rushmore or any of the other surrounding national sites to visit.
Donald S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WHIT
Very nice
Susan W
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WHIT
The lake is an easy walk away and you can walk the shore for long distances. I was there on a weekday in June and it was very quiet. Tent sites are somewhat sloped but doable.
Joni B
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: WHIT
The host was so friendly and made it a great trip!
Lyle F
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WHIT
The hosts were very nice and also helpful with detours from road construction. They were around but but didn’t bug us at all. The toilets were immaculate. We’ve stayed there before and this was our best experience. Would recommend the campground and the hosts
Michele N
VerifiedJune 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WHIT
The host was very pleasant. This is our favorite spot and can't wait until we can come back in 2weeks
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
