FR 8003-1, Dakota Prairie Grasslands in ND -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 8003-1, Dakota Prairie Grasslands in ND

Road corridorDakota Prairie Grasslands

11 mi from Sidney

Maps 2,083 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

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

Difficult
  • All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 80 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sheep Butte rises 9.0 miles southeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–58°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.