FR 70831, Dakota Prairie Grasslands in ND -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 70831, Dakota Prairie Grasslands in ND
Road corridorDakota Prairie Grasslands
39 mi from Sidney
Maps 2,514 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TWEAK
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 620 ft over 5.8 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
- A water crossing 5.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Alkali Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 31–56°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.