Hay Creek BR 1J (FR 308.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Hay Creek BR 1J (FR 308.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,135 ft
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A 10.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves McClure Dam. 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 10.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.5 of the 10.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,100 ft over 10.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Ward Reservoir lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Custer, is 10 mi off.

September normals 44–72°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Westfall (FR 667) in SDDispersed Camping1.7miCarroll Creek BR 1G (FR 313.1) in SDForest Road Road2.4miWard Reservoir (FR 314.1) in SDForest Road Road2.4miLong Draw (FR 309) in SDForest Road Road3.1miHopkins Flat BR 1H (FR 315.1) in SDForest Road Road3.2mi
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?