Whitetail
Hill City, South Dakota · 5,991 ft · In Black Hills National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,991 ft (1,826 m)5,991 ft1,826 m
Sites12
Whitetail lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 8 people48 ft
- 03Standard · up to 8 people37 ft
- 04Standard · up to 8 people36 ft
- 05Standard · up to 8 people76 ft
- 06Standard · up to 8 people39 ft
- 07Standard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 08Standard · up to 8 people46 ft
- 09Standard · up to 8 people47 ft
- 10Standard · up to 8 people47 ft
- 14Standard · up to 8 people39 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 6 staff entries left out.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Drinking water
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About
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
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Whitetail: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueCloudy, 1% chance of rain50°33°
- WedRain And Snow Showers Likely, 66% chance of rain49°35°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain46°23°
- FriSunny56°40°
- SatSunny68°42°
Nearby camping
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Custer Trail
Public Land · 1.0 mi · Hill City
Dutchman
Public Land · 1.3 mi · Hill City
Ditch Creek Campground
Public Land · 4.1 mi · Hill City
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Hill City share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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