Carroll Creek BR 1G (FR 313.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Carroll Creek BR 1G (FR 313.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,262 ft
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A 6.3-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 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.7 of the 6.3 miles in are dirt. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Carroll Creek Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Custer, is 8.2 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
West Meadow/Resevoir (FR 308) in SDForest Road Road1.2miMayo Dam Road (FR 329.1) in SDDispersed Camping1.4miHorse Camp Road (FR 329) in SDDispersed Camping1.9miKirk BR 1E (FR 397.1) in SDDispersed Camping1.9miNihart BR 1C (FR 374.1) in SDDispersed Camping2.2mi
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?