Bellemare (FR 288.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access
Bellemare (FR 288.1) in SD
Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
8.1 mi from Custer
Maps 5,712 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.9 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 860 ft over 5.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 0: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Round Mountain rises 3.9 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 35–55°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.