This oasis is found not too far outside of Hill City. There are 2 loops of campsites. The lower one is closer to the lake. The upper loop has forest views. Site 8 was spacious and had some distance from our neighbor. The vegetation is tall trees which means you can still see other campers. Water, vault toilets and garbage cans are standard. The friendly host pointed out good sites from the ones remaining. We camped in the upper loop with the host and one other family. The lower was filled. 

Deerfield Lake is large and beautiful. There is a hiking trail that goes around it- 11 mile circuit. A much longer trail winds it’s way down to a town. You can go over 100 miles on it. The host gave us a map that pointed out different trailheads. We loved hiking around the lake- whether it was a few miles one way or the other or even driving to a different trailhead. 

This is certainly a place to remember.