About Ditch Creek Trailhead
Ditch Creek Trailhead is located about 15 miles west of Hill City on Deerfield Road, then 4 miles south of Deerfield Road on Ditch Creek Road, adjacent to the Ditch Creek Camp Ground.
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Ditch Creek Trailhead
Hill City, South Dakota · Pennington County · Facility
Ditch Creek Trailhead is located about 15 miles west of Hill City on Deerfield Road, then 4 miles south of Deerfield Road on Ditch Creek Road, adjacent to the Ditch Creek Camp Ground.
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43.96053, -103.84157
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Weather at Ditch Creek Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Rain Showers
82°/62°
💧 6%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:39 AM ↓ 8:23 PM
Wed
Heavy Rain
86°/62°
💧 9%🌬 15mph
↑ 5:40 AM ↓ 8:22 PM
Thu
Drizzle
79°/61°
💧 28%🌬 14mph
↑ 5:41 AM ↓ 8:21 PM
Fri
Light Drizzle
86°/59°
💧 14%🌬 14mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:20 PM
Sat
Overcast
91°/58°
💧 2%🌬 14mph
↑ 5:44 AM ↓ 8:19 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Ditch Creek Trailhead
Heading to Ditch Creek Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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