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Ditch Creek Campground

43.9604° N / 103.8417° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
13 monitored sites

Sites at this facility

Shown for reference. This facility is first-come, first-served; availability is determined on arrival, not online.
Ditch Creek Campground

Sites shown for reference. This facility is first-come, first-served; availability is determined on arrival.

Reservation method
First-come, first-served

This facility does not offer advance online reservation inventory for Campsite Sniper to monitor, and Campsite Sniper cannot determine real-time physical vacancy. Sites are claimed in person on arrival.

01 · Reservation Method · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026

13 monitored sites: 13 first-come, first-served.

First-come, first-served — no advance reservations

Ditch Creek Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance (tracked window Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026). Campsite Sniper does not have real-time on-site vacancy information for this facility — visitors claim sites in person on arrival. If Recreation.gov ever lists online inventory here, Campsite Sniper's hourly snapshot will pick it up.

About Ditch Creek Campground

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.

13 monitored sitesFirst-come, first-servedRVs up to 80 ftNo hookupsWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 5

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.

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Ditch Creek Campground?

Ditch Creek Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance. Campsite Sniper does not have real-time on-site vacancy information for this facility; visitors claim sites in person on arrival.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Which sites at Ditch Creek Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

13 of the 13 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 80 ft.

First-come, first-served

This facility does not offer advance online reservation inventory for Campsite Sniper to monitor, and Campsite Sniper cannot determine real-time physical vacancy. Sites are claimed in person on arrival. For arrival rules, season dates and current conditions, check the facility's page on Recreation.gov.

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