Antelope Ridge BR 1I (FR 283.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Antelope Ridge BR 1I (FR 283.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,504 ft
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A 15.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Surveyors Hill.

Black Hills National Forest, Hell Canyon Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

All 15.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

A pond lies 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Custer, is 15 mi off.

September normals 43–70°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Tepee BR 1A (FR 271.1) in SDForest Road Road4.2miHell Canyon BR 1B (FR 277.1) in SDForest Road Road4.6miBabcock Spring (FR 456.1) in SDForest Road Road5.2miSchenk Canyon Road (FR 270.1) in SDForest Road Road5.5miY-4 Divide BR 1L (FR 274.1) in SDForest Road Road6.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Black Hills National Forest, Hell Canyon Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?