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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
Catherine S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: WHIT
This campground is tucked off the main thoroughfares of the Black Hills in terms of the typical tourist attractions. As such, it was pretty quiet at night. During the day, you had activity with folks going down to the water with kayaks/canoes/rafts and there was some OHV activity (although I'm not sure where they were going). The sites were spread apart so you had your own space and the restrooms were, for the most part, very clean (last night we were there it seemed like maybe the cleaning hadn't happened). When we checked in we asked about a third vehicle at our site and were able to be accommodated (we were prepared to find some place to park the 3rd vehicle if we couldn't - we knew there was a 2 vehicle limit at the site). We had a great time here and would come back to camp!
James C
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: WHIT
Campground was beautiful as always!
Brandon G
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: WHIT
Loved the campground. It is very secluded and pretty quiet. There is no cell phone reception anywhere nearby from what we could tell.
Darla M
VerifiedMay 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WHIT
The site was beautiful. However, there were issues. One;there is a dirt road on which many ATVs drive by. Noisy and very dusty. Two, although the host was very friendly, camp rules were not enforced. A dog was allowed to roam at will, and an RV was allowed to run its generator through the night. We aren't sure if we will ever be back.
James G
VerifiedNovember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: WHIT
Sites were well spaced, beautiful area. Lovedm our stay.
Jane P
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WHIT
Beautiful and peaceful no-wake lake with lots of birds and other wildlife. Unfortunately, a camper group moved in next door after our first day of peace, and ran their loud, old generator from 4 PM to 9:30 PM. The host said he could do nothing. This is uncalled for, and it's my personal opinion that if CGs want to allow generators, they should have a separate section for those away from campers who camp to seek beauty, peace, and solitude in Nature.
One other thing of note in this CG - the moment we arrived there was a overwhelming amount of flies, to the point you couldn't even eat outside.
For this one reason, we don't plan to go back.
Margie G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WHIT
Absolutely beautiful!
Joe M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WHIT
Roger was an awesome host. Would recommend!
Mylee P
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WHIT
Beautiful campground and great lake for kayaking or paddle boarding.
Lyle F
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WHIT
The weather was great and ATV rides great. New bathrooms were a huge improvement.
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
