Deerfield Trailheads (Trail #40)

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,939 ft
Elevation

The Deerfield Trail is a 23 mile trail connecting the Deerfield Reservoir to the Centennial Trail. Between the Dougherty and Silver City Trailheads, you will wind through the deep canyons along both Slate Creek and Rapid Creek, crossing over 30 bridges.

Getting there

44.02530, -103.79813 · 44°1'31.1"N 103°47'53.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F373745516071807971564437
Low °F341221313944403221126
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Deerfield Trailheads (Trail #40)?
No. Deerfield Trailheads (Trail #40) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Deerfield Trailheads (Trail #40)

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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