About Whitetail
Number of accommodations: 12
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (62)
What Guests Are Saying
Whitetail campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment, with friendly and accommodating hosts enhancing the experience. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, scenic views, and easy access to the nearby lake for fishing and leisurely activities. Many guests express their intention to return, citing the beautiful surroundings and overall positive experiences.
What Guests Are Saying
Whitetail campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment, with friendly and accommodating hosts enhancing the experience. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, scenic views, and easy access to the nearby lake for fishing and leisurely activities. Many guests express their intention to return, citing the beautiful surroundings and overall positive experiences.
Review Summary
Christine M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WHIT
Great campsite!
John W
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: WHIT
Wonderful weather. Beautiful setting. Reasonably close to Hill City. Good camp host.
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!
Ann K
VerifiedJune 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: WHIT
The campground hostess was fabulous and friendly.
Vici D
VerifiedJune 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WHIT
Camp Host was very nice and place was very clean and quiet.
Vici D
VerifiedJune 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WHIT
Camp Host was very nice and it was clean and quiet.
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.
Sherrie B
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WHIT
Beautiful area, so peaceful.
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!
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!
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.0126 / -103.803
Elevation: 1829 feet
Policies & Rules
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These campsites are non-electric sites. Generators may run from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. only. |
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Non-reservable sites may be available on a first come, first served basis |
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Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails |
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A pet fee of $2 per pet per night is required upon check-in |
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No refunds for inclement weather |
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Click here for more information about Black Hills National Forest |
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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. |
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The Senior and Access discounts are only honored for the site that hoses the card holder.
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During walk up season, fewer sites may be available. |
