Comanche Loop 1A (FR 618.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Comanche Loop 1A (FR 618.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,474 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Twin Sisters.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Custer, is 6.1 mi off.

September normals 44–71°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Griffis Canyon (FR 307) in SDForest Road Road2.1miLayton Canyon (FR 445) in SDDispersed Camping3.9miNinemile Draw (FR 685.1) in SDDispersed Camping4.6miFox Ridge (FR 685) in SDDispersed Camping4.7miPleasant Valley BR 3L (FR 715.3) in SDForest Road Road5.1mi
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?