Bebbington BR 1J (FR 781.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Bebbington BR 1J (FR 781.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,935 ft
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A 25.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to December 15.

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

All 25.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (25.5 miles). Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0.3 and 8.3 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Warren Gulch Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Custer, is 6.2 mi off.

September normals 40–68°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Griffis Canyon (FR 307) in SDForest Road Road3.3miLayton Canyon (FR 445) in SDDispersed Camping5.0miY-4 Divide BR 1L (FR 274.1) in SDForest Road Road5.9miNinemile Draw (FR 685.1) in SDDispersed Camping6.1miFox Ridge (FR 685) in SDDispersed Camping6.3mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?