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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
Sadie T
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: WHIT
Nice secluded campground. Deerfield Lake was beautiful!
Sara L
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: WHIT
Beautiful! So many wild flowers and close lake access.
Abby J
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: WHIT
Bathrooms were clean. Host was very friendly and helpful. It was a nice quiet campground with a beautiful lake close by.
John B
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: WHIT
Excellent bike ride around the lake, very clean and secure site, no problem leaving camp set up during day trips. The camp host, Roger was very helpful and a very nice guy. Got 3 inches of rain one of the days- still enjoyed my stay!
Gavin A
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: WHIT
Weather wasn’t very cooperative but the site was great and the host was very friendly and helpful.
Elizabeth S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: WHIT
This was by far one of the best campgrounds I've stayed at. Clean, decently spaced, quiet, beautiful scenery and best of all, the host was super helpful.
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.
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
