Custer Limestone BR 1E (FR 284.1E) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access in South Dakota

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Custer Limestone BR 1E (FR 284.1E) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

5.8 mi from Custer

Maps 5,915 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 5/15–12/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 5.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Atlantic Hill.
  • Winds through 6 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 5.2 and mile 5.4: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Middle Fork French Creek runs 1.0 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or occupying on the Black Hills National Forest Lands for a period longer of 14 calendar days (including portions of days) in a continuous 28-day period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 4069°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.