Recreation area

Deerfield Lake Loop Trailheads (Trail #40L)

Black Hills National Forest · South Dakota — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This 10 mile trail encircles Deerfield Lake. From Reynolds Prairie you'll have great views of the lake.  To the south, the trail winds through areas of tall pines and small meadows. This trail can be accessed from four trailheads: Custer Trail Trailhead, North Shore Trailhead, Hill Top Trailhead and the Gold Run Trailhead.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • BIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

Explore more South Dakota camping

Deerfield Lake Loop Trailheads (Trail #40L) doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby South Dakota campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

Browse South Dakota camping →

Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.