FR 7493 — Chimney Butte in ND -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 7493 — Chimney Butte in ND

Road corridorDakota Prairie Grasslands

40 mi from Baker

Maps 2,512 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 6.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Square Butte rises 4.8 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–57°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.