Hopkins Flat BR 1H (FR 315.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Hopkins Flat BR 1H (FR 315.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
4,780 ft
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An 11.3-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 11.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.3 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks.

The nearest town, Custer, is 13 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Loring Siding BR 1C (FR 316.1) in SDForest Road Road0.8miHandspring BR 1A (FR 476.1) in SDForest Road Road1.4miWestfall (FR 667) in SDDispersed Camping1.5miHay Creek BR 1J (FR 308.1) in SDForest Road Road3.2miSouth Cemetary BR 1A (FR 496.1) in SDForest Road Road3.3mi
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?