Whitetail

Forest Recreation Management, Inc, Hill City, South Dakota, United States
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Deerfield Lake
Whitetail
Deerfield Lake 1

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Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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About Whitetail

Whitetail Campground is located above Deerfield Reservoir at 6 ft, an ideal setting for guests seeking summer climate relief, recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. Sites in this campground are widely spaced. Several have lake views, while others are more secluded and tucked into ponderosa and lodgepole pine forest.

Available sites

12 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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12 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 01, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 03, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 04, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 05, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 06, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 07, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 08, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 10, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 14, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 15, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 17, Loop: WHIT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

87 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

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3 stars 4.6% (4)
2 stars 3.4% (3)
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Vici D

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June 9, 2020 Stayed at: 15, Loop: WHIT

Camp Host was very nice and it was clean and quiet.

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ibrahim b

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June 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.

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Sherrie B

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 04, Loop: WHIT

Beautiful area, so peaceful.

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Ted G

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December 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!

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John Z

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December 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!

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Nancy V

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 08, Loop: WHIT

I liked how quiet the location was. It was easy for me to bicycle to the trail, and on the road. I was happy with hikes in the area.

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john h

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 07, Loop: WHIT

Lovely campground and campsite in the hills. Right on a beautiful lake with very little traffic.

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Location & Directions for Whitetail

Forest Recreation Management, Inc, Hill City, SD 57745 United States

Elevation: 1,829 ft

Getting There

From Hill City, take Deerfield Rd. (County Rt. 308/Forest Rt. 17) west for 15.1 mi to Whitetail Campground sign (Forest Rt.421). Turn right onto Rt. 421 and travel 0.9 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Hill City, SD - 16 mi

About 24 min to downtown

Highway access

The nearest major road is US Highway 16, located approximately 17 miles east of the campground.

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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