Bowman BR 1B (FR 382.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Bowman BR 1B (FR 382.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,282 ft
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A 7.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Heaven.

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

All 7.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.2 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 7.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%.

Nihart Spring lies 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Custer, is 8.8 mi off.

September normals 45–71°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Kirk (FR 397) in SDDispersed Camping1.0miNihart (FR 374) in SDDispersed Camping1.0miKirk BR 1E (FR 397.1) in SDDispersed Camping1.7miNihart BR 1C (FR 374.1) in SDDispersed Camping1.7miBeecher Rock (FR 495) in SDDispersed Camping2.0mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?