Ditch Creek Campground
Ditch Creek Campground is a quiet, 13-site campground situated in an open area with scattered spruce trees along the banks of Ditch Creek, located just a few miles south of Deerfield Reservoir.
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Site mix
| RV, no hookups | 13 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
13 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | None | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 02 | Back-in | 80 | Gravel | None | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 03 | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | None | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 04 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | None | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 05 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | None | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 06 | Back-in | 65 | Gravel | None | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 07 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | None | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 08 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | None | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 09 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | None | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | None | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 80 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Regular Season: $22/night --- Off-Season: $0/night |
| Accessibility | Sites 01, 02, 03, 04 and 9 more are listed accessible |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Black Hills National Forest |
| Fees | Regular Season: $22/night --- Off-Season: $0/night |
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Getting there
From Hill City go west on Deerfield Road approximately 22 miles. You will pass Deerfield lake, and see signs for Ditch Creek campground and trail head. Turn south (left) onto Ditch Creek Road. Travel about 4 miles south and campground will be on your right. Note that the Ditch Creek OHV Trailhead is directly opposite of the campground.
| Coordinates | 43.9607° N, 103.8413° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | High Mountain Outfitters ↗ | 18 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Jack's Campers ↗ | 29.8 mi |
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Video
CampgroundViews.com - Ditch Creek Campground Hill City South Dakota SD Forest Service
Worth a stop
- under 0.1 miDitch Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.1 miGold Run Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miDitch Creek 061.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.5 miDitch Creek 211.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.6 miDitch Creek 260.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.7 miDitch Creek 072.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.8 miDitch Creek 082 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.8 miDitch Creek 030.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miDitch Creek Trailhead ↗Black Hills National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Black Hills National Forest.
- inBlack Hills National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,537,116 acres
- 14.9 miMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,592,797 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ditch Creek Campground?
Sites at Ditch Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Ditch Creek Campground?
Regular Season: $22/night --- Off-Season: $0/night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Ditch Creek Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Ditch Creek Campground have?
13 sites, including 13 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Ditch Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Ditch Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ditch Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Ditch Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Ditch Creek Campground?
Sites 01, 02, 03, and 04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 13 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Ditch Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Whitetail (4.1 mi), Dutchman (5.3 mi), and Redbank Spring Campground (7.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby