Haven Canyon BR 1K (FR 336.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Haven Canyon BR 1K (FR 336.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,237 ft
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A 23.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Cicero Peak. 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 23.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 20.4 of the 23.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,900 ft over 23.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 34%. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sutherland Spring lies 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Cicero Peak stands 925 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Custer, is 6.7 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
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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?