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Lat Long: 44.30° N 103.82° W
Ski USA - South Dakota

Deer Mountain Ski Resort Guide

Weather Forecast for Deer Mountain at 1929m altitude

Issued: 11 am 04 May 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Deer Mountain: 0.04cm on Mon 4th  (after 9 PM)

Deer Mountain Resort Guide

Deer Mountain has 3 lifts within its 283 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for all levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 198m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 45 trails at Deer Mountain.

Deer Mountain Resort Guide

Deer Mountain has 3 lifts within its 283 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for all levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 198m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 45 trails at Deer Mountain.

Vertical:

Top: 2028m
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198m
Bot: 1830m

Best for:

Beginners level skier
Beginners/
Intermediates

Pistes:

45
40%
40%
20%

Hectares of Ski:

283
Snowmaking: 50%

Deer Mountain Lifts:

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  • ski lift icon2
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Total lifts = 3
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Visiting Deer Mountain

Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip.

  • Opens
  • Closes
  • Accommodation
  • Restaurants | Bars
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  • Nearest Airport
  • Nearest Train Station
  • Tourist Office Website
  • Tourist Office Phone
    +16 055843230

Deer Mountain Features

The terrain at Deer Mountain includes:

  • Halfpipes
    1
  • Terrain Parks
    1
  • X-Country
    16.0 km
  • Ski Hire

What's it like at Deer Mountain resort?

Deer Mountain in the United States (South Dakota State) is a very small ski resort with just three ski lifts (2 chair lift, 1 surface lift) with only 198 metres (650 feet) of vertical descent. Deer Mountain has 700 acres of terrain over 45 trails. Deer Mountain is only really suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. There are 16 kilometers (10 miles) of cross country ski trails at Deer Mountain. For snowboarders, there is a terrain park and a half pipe. Almost half of the trails at Deer Mountain are covered by snowmaking.



Explore Deer Mountain Location Map

Interactive Deer Mountain trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.

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When's the snowiest month to visit Deer Mountain?

AprilAverage: 2.9 snow days per week
The snowiest week in Deer Mountain is week 1 of April. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 22cm of snowfall. Check out the Deer Mountain Snow History graphs below.