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Dutchman Campground
12 mi northwest of Hill City, SD · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G
About Dutchman Campground
Dutchman Campground, located in a shady Ponderosa pine forested area on the northeast edge of Deerfield Reservoir at 5,000 feet. This camp is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. Sites in the campground are widely spaced, and a few offer wide views of the lake. Of the 3 campgrounds in the Deerfield Recreation Area, this one is the most RV-friendly. Dutchman Campground Reservations Visit Recreation.gov to make your campground reservation. See off-season camping information below. [Reserve Your Campsite](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231839) Dutchman Campground Layout See the layout of the campground to find your perfect camping site. [Download](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd616926.jpg)
- Fees: Regular Season: $26/night --- See [Off-Season](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd949783.pdf) Information
- Managed by: USFS - Black Hills National Forest
- Where: 12 mi northwest of Hill City, SD · 44.022, -103.78097
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Lake Loop | Horse | 0.2 mi | 11.1 mi |
| Deerfield | Horse | 0.4 mi | 22.6 mi |
| Ditch Creek 01 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Ditch Creek 71 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Williams Draw | ATV road | 2.5 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Ditch Creek 02 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.5 mi
Propane: 20.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Custer Trail - USFS 0.9 mi
- Whitetail Campground 1.3 mi
- Castle Peak Campground 4.8 mi
- Ditch Creek Campground 5.2 mi
- Newton System 6.1 mi
- Red Fern Trailhead 6.3 mi