Openings · last 7 days
16
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 16 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231839
When Dutchman reopens
Dutchman's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
50
Openings · last 90 days
51
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 23 of 51 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (45.1%), with Saturday (13) and Tuesday (7) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 00:00 and 10:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 24 of 51 detected openings (47.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–12.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 010 | 17 | 33.3% |
| 017 | 6 | 11.8% |
| 029 | 5 | 9.8% |
| 026 | 4 | 7.8% |
| 033 | 4 | 7.8% |
Site 010 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 17. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 34 monitored sites
Of the 442 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 282 open for online reservation · 57 reserved · 103 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 34 monitored sites, 29 can be reserved online and 5 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
36.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 282 of 442 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online36.2%
Open site-nights282 / 442
Reserved (of online inventory)57 / 339
Weekday openings181
Weekend openings101
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 181 fall on weekdays and 101 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 282 of 442 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 33 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 002 | 11 |
| 003 | 11 |
| 004 | 11 |
| 012 | 11 |
| 013 | 11 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
282 open site-nights across 29 sites at Dutchman, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 37 2-night, 34 3-night, 22 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 002.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 33 sites take 25 ft, 32 sites take 35 ft, 30 sites take 40 ft.
All 29 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 52 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 003 | 50 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 004 | 45 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 012 | 42 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 013 | 47 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 014 | 32 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 015 | 48 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 016 | 41 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 017 | 43 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 026 | 61 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 029 | 47 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 032 | 50 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 033 | 44 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 034 | 49 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 041 | 54 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 044 | 43 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 009 | 99 ft | None | 10 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 038 | 54 ft | None | 10 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 001 | 56 ft | None | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 011 | 51 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 018 | 42 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 028 | 47 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 035 | 39 ft | None | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 036 | 56 ft | None | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 010 | 54 ft | None | 7 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 027 | 40 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 037 | 36 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 042 | 47 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 025 | 46 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Dutchman
Overview
Dutchman Campground, located in a shady Ponderosa pine forested area on the northeast edge of Deerfield Reservoir at 5,000 feet. This camp is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest.
Sites in the campground are widely spaced, and a few offer wide views of the lake. Of the 3 campgrounds in the Deerfield Recreation Area, this one is the most RV-friendly.
Recreation
Black Hills National Forest offers recreational opportunities for all ages. Guests can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.
Open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, the 10-mile Deerfield Lake Loop Trail encircles Deerfield Lake, traversing the forested shoreline. It offers fantastic views and opportunities for birding and picnicking.
Across the lake, Deerfield Trail connects Deerfield Lake with Rapid Creek and Pactola Reservoir. Sites including a log flume, cabins, mines, tunnels and railroad grades provide visitors with a glimpse into the area's history.
Deerfield Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing and boating. The lake supports populations of stocked rainbow and native brown trout.
Facilities
Dutchman Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The campground has picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water; however, electrical hook-ups are not available. Lake access is within walking distance. Deerfield Lake is a no wake lake.
Natural Features
Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves.
Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie.
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.
Nearby Attractions
Possible day trips include Custer State Park with its many buffalo and other wildlife, Crazy Horse Monument and Wind Cave National Park as well as Jewel Cave which is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of the largest concentrations of passageways in the world
34 monitored sites5 FCFS sitesRVs up to 99 ftNo hookups28 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Take Forest Highway 17 (Deerfield Road) for 16 miles northwest of Hill City, South Dakota.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-231839 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dutchman?
Reservations for Dutchman are made through Recreation.gov. 282 of 442 tracked site-nights are currently open (63.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 51 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
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.
How often do new openings appear at Dutchman?
Campsite Sniper detected 16 site-date openings at Dutchman in the last 7 days, 50 over 30 days and 51 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Dutchman?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 23 of 51 (45.1%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Dutchman?
34 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Dutchman fit a 35-foot RV?
32 of the 33 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Dutchman?
September 2026, with 282 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 442.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Dutchman?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-12.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Dutchman?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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