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Whitetail Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
12[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
48 ft[3]

Whitetail is a campground in Black Hills National Forest, managed by the USDA Forest Service[4]. Recreation.gov lists 12 overnight campsites, all standard nonelectric, and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes Whitetail as sitting above Deerfield Reservoir, with widely spaced sites in pine forest and some with lake views[5]. Walking access to the lake is mentioned in that description[5]. Recreation.gov lists 12 campsites, and all 12 accept both an RV or trailer and a tent[1][6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 48 feet[3]. Electrical hook-ups are not available, according to the Recreation.gov description[5]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 1:00 PM on Recreation.gov[7][8]. A campsite holds 8 people at most sites[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 12
Site types[1] 12 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 48 ft (median 41 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 12 sites, tent at 12 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 1:00 PM
People per site[9] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Whitetail Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists Whitetail as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Whitetail Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 12 campsites with this detail[10].
Are campfires allowed at Whitetail Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 12 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
How long an RV can Whitetail Campground take?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 48 feet[3]. The Recreation.gov description says electrical hook-ups are not available[5].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 12 overnight campsites at Whitetail: 12 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Whitetail can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Whitetail: 48 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 41 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Whitetail is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Black Hills National Forest. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Whitetail. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Whitetail: 12 sites accept an RV or trailer and 12 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Whitetail on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Whitetail on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Maximum people per campsite at Whitetail: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Whitetail: yes at all 12 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Whitetail: yes at all 12 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.