Handspring BR 1A (FR 476.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Handspring BR 1A (FR 476.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
4,814 ft
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A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD.

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

All 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Upper Hand Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Custer, is 13 mi off.

September normals 46–73°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Hopkins Flat BR 1H (FR 315.1) in SDForest Road Road1.4miLoring Siding BR 1C (FR 316.1) in SDForest Road Road1.9miSouth Cemetary BR 1A (FR 496.1) in SDForest Road Road2.2miSong Dog Road (FR 682) in SDForest Road Road2.2miWestfall (FR 667) 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?