Overview

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.

Contact Info

Important Notices

• FYI: During the off season starting 10/01 the USFS operates this campground. Please note that Off Season access may require a snowmobile or skis.

  October 1st to May 15th

  Their information is listed below:

  Black Hills National Forest / Hell Canyon Ranger District                                                         

  1019 North 5th Street, Custer, SD 57730                                 

  Phone 605.673.9200  www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills0

  Daily Fee is $0 per First Come First Served campsite of which there are 13 available.

  The stay limit is 14 days in a 28 day period.

  Parking Spur Length is 50 ft.

  Drinking water is NOT available. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. Vault toilets are also available.

  Garbage and Trash "Pack It In Pack It Out" at all times.

  Please note that roads are not maintained during the off-season. Sites are open until weather prohibits access or closed on the date noted above.

  The information listed below is pertinent during the open season from May 15th to September 30th.

• Ditch Creek OHV Trailhead is directly opposite the road from the campground. Please keep your OHV trailer and machines within your campsite to allow others access to day use of the trailhead.

• In accordance with standard industry practices, ExplorUS will be assessing an additional vehicle fee of $5.00 per night on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. This fee is payable to the camp host upon arrival

Notifications and Alerts

•  National Forest Service lands in the State of South Dakota will return to Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Thu. Sept. 24. 2026 at noon.

  Alert Start Date: September 24, 2026

  Alert End Date: December 15, 2026

  Order Number: BKF-198-2026

• FYI: Off Season Information for this campground can be found in the "Need To Know" Section.

  Please note that NOT ALL Campgrounds are open during the Off Season, some are closed.

  During the Off Season the Campgrounds that are open are operated by the US Forest Service and are all First Come First Served.

Directions

<p>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.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 605-343-1567

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