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Average nightly rates12 total sites
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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
James C
VerifiedJune 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: WHIT
Always such an amazing place to stay! great lake access and always beautiful sunsets!
David S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WHIT
It was quiet and beautiful, just what we needed.
John B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: WHIT
Campground was well-kept, quiet, peaceful.
Kevin S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: WHIT
Great Time
Kevin S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WHIT
Love it
Kevin S
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WHIT
great place
Daniel R
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: WHIT
Friendly camp host. Clean campground and vault toilet. Some ATV traffic on road by campground causing some dust at sites.
Nancy H
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WHIT
One of our favorite campgrounds. Several sites with lake views. Easy access for larger rigs, with well-maintained gravel roads. The best thing this year was the new host "Steve.". The campground was in better shape than ever. The campground and picnic area bathrooms were always clean and tidy. His daily rounds through the camp were a welcome site, and always checking on the campers' welfare was a top priority. We felt safe and sound. He knows the area and was helpful with directions and places of interest. We hope he returns next year!
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
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
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
