Whitetail
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About Whitetail
Whitetail is a national park campground at Black Hills National Forest in Pennington County, South Dakota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Whitetail is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 76 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 111 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Black Hills National Forest include Dutchman, Oreville Campground, Pactola Reservoir Campground, Bear Gulch and Roubaix Lake.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 25 · 2024: 31 · 2025: 43
Location
Address
Hill City, South Dakota
Coordinates
44.0126, -103.8030
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 130 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Dutchman
Black Hills National Forest
Oreville Campground
Black Hills National Forest
Pactola Reservoir Campground
Black Hills National Forest
Bear Gulch
Black Hills National Forest
Roubaix Lake
Black Hills National Forest
Willow Creek Horse Camp
Black Hills National Forest
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Whitetail FAQ
How far in advance should I book Whitetail?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Whitetail?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Whitetail. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Whitetail right now?
Whitetail is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Whitetail located?
Whitetail is located in Black Hills National Forest, near Hill City, South Dakota.
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