Hot Shot Drive (FR 342.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Hot Shot Drive (FR 342.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,053 ft
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A 1.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Custer Mountain.

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

All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Glen Erin Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Custer Mountain stands 997 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. The nearest town, Custer, is 4.4 mi off.

September normals 44–72°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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?