Whitetail
Whitetail is a national forest campground in South Dakota. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 44.01257, -103.80300
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 605-673-9200
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Whitetail
Overview Whitetail Campground is located above Deerfield Reservoir at 6,000 feet, 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. Recreation Black Hills National Forest offers recreational opportunities for all ages. Guests can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain. The 10-mile Deerfield Lake Loop Trail is open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. It encircles Deerfield Lake, traversing the forested shoreline and offering fantastic views and opportunities for birding and picnicking. Nearby Deerfield Trail connects Deerfield Lake with Rapid Creek and Pactola Reservoir. Sites along the trail include a log flume, cabins, mines, tunnels and railroad grades, providing a glimpse into the area's history. Deerfield Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing and boating, but it is a no wake lake. The lake supports populations of stocked rainbow and native brown trout. Facilities Whitetail Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Each campsite has picnic tables, and campfire rings. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Lake access is within walking distance. Natural Features Located in western South Dakota and northeastern W
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Custer State Park · 28 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 529 designated routes (800 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $20 | — |
| Custer Trail - USFS | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Custer Trail | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Dutchman | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Dutchman - USFS | Private campground | 1.3 mi | $20 | — |
| Dutchman | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.