Whitetail Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day. Quiet hours 10:00 pm - 8:00 am.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 41.7961, -100.2645
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located in the southeastern corner of the Bessey Ranger District on the Dismal River, this campground has a hand pump for water, nine horse corrals, picnic tables, fire rings, and modern vault toilets. It is situated on the OHV trail system. No electricity is available. The road to this site is very sandy.
From the USFS.
Is Whitetail Campground free?
No. Whitetail Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Whitetail Campground?
From Highway 2, turn south into the forest. After crossing the river, stay right on State Spur 86B. Follow 86B to Forest Road 203 south (do not turn right at the first 203, take the left up the road). Follow 203 south about 8 miles to Forest Road 224 east, then follow the signs to the campground.
What are the rules at Whitetail Campground?
Livestock must be kept and fed in the corrals. No portable panels or electric fencing are allowed. Certified weed-free hay is required. No livestock are allowed in the campground.
Nearby
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
