Hazelrodt Cutoff BR 1A (FR 343.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Hazelrodt Cutoff BR 1A (FR 343.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,545 ft
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A 3.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Old Car.

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

All 3.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.8 miles).

Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Custer, is 3.2 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Sidney Park BR 1C (FR 793.1) in SDDispersed Camping0.9miGlen Erin (FR 337) in SDForest Road Road1.3miWell Pole BR 1C (FR 644.1) in SDDispersed Camping1.7miHerbert Draw (FR 339) in SDDispersed Camping3.3miHazelrodt (FR 408) in SDDispersed Camping3.4mi
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?