What are the hours and season for Whitetail?

Whitetail is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

What amenities does Whitetail have?

Whitetail amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing. Hookups: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs..

How do I book a campsite at Whitetail?

Whitetail is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Whitetail"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/whitetail to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Whitetail

Black Hills National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Rapid City, SD4.6 (62)

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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.For facility specific information, please call (605) 343-1567.Whitetail Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.

Things to do nearby

Black Hills National ForestCuster State ParkMonument and Wind Cave National Park

Best For

AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamilies

Site Types

TentRV

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Electric Hookups

Fishing

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

Memorial Day through Labor Day

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Whitetail cost per night?+

Whitetail costs $26 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What season is Whitetail open?+

Whitetail is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Whitetail have hookups?+

No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What is the maximum RV length at Whitetail?+

Whitetail can accommodate RVs up to 76 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Whitetail?+

Whitetail is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is Whitetail from the nearest town?+

Whitetail is located in Rapid City, SD. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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