Hell Canyon BR 1B (FR 277.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Hell Canyon BR 1B (FR 277.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,462 ft
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A 6.4-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 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 300 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Custer, is 13 mi off.

September normals 44–71°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Y-4 Divide BR 1L (FR 274.1) in SDForest Road Road1.7miTepee BR 1A (FR 271.1) in SDForest Road Road3.1miPass CR BR 2F (FR 273.2) in SDForest Road Road3.2miSchenk Canyon Road (FR 270.1) in SDForest Road Road3.8miLayton Canyon (FR 445) in SDDispersed Camping4.2mi
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?