Established Camping
Deerfield Reservoir Complex
Deerfield Reservoir Complex is located near the Black Hills of South Dakota, featuring forested terrain and a reservoir. Temperatures range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park, offering additional outdoor activities and sightseeing opportunities.
Description
Deerfield Reservoir is located 20 miles west of Hill City, SD. The Bureau of Reclamation manages the dam and water. Castle Creek flows into and out of the reservoir and provides additional fishing opportunities. Ice fishing, snowmobiling and ice skating are popular winter sports here. The complex has three campgrounds, two boat launches, two picnic areas and the Deerfield Lake Loop Trail (Trail #40L). Travel on the reservoir is limited to five miles per hour and there is a no-wake restriction which provides for peaceful fishing and boating experiences. Reservoir water levels and boat ramp data can be found on the https://www.usbr.gov/gp/lakes_reservoirs/south_dakota_lakes.html: http://www.usbr.gov/gp/boat/ Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Spin, Ice; Boat Launch available
Location
Deerfield Reservoir Complex is located in South Dakota
Directions
Take highway 17 west of Hill City 20 miles to Deerfield Reservoir; a dead end 3 mile road, FSR 607 is the first access you have to Dutchman Campground and boat ramp off Highway 17; continue on past this road a mile or two and you will come to Whitetail Loop; a campground and 2 picnic areas are on this loop.
Coordinates
44.0180001 N
103.79900082 W
Detours Nearby
Spring Creek Rd Mine Site Dispersed
32 min away
Castle Peak
49 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Rapid City
- 3 hrs 48 min from Casper
- 4 hrs 33 min from Cheyenne
- 5 hrs 41 min from Bismarck
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
