FR 74215 — Coal Creek Trailhead in ND -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 74215 — Coal Creek Trailhead in ND

Road corridorDakota Prairie Grasslands

36 mi from Dickinson

Maps 2,680 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Dakota Prairie Grasslands ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 70 ft over 0.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Bullion Butte rises 7.5 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–56°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.