Kirk BR 1E (FR 397.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Kirk BR 1E (FR 397.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,074 ft
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A 4.4-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 4.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Carroll Creek Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Custer, is 9.1 mi off.

September normals 45–72°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Kirk (FR 397) in SDDispersed Camping0.7miBowman BR 1B (FR 382.1) in SDForest Road Road1.7miNihart (FR 374) in SDDispersed Camping1.8miNihart BR 1C (FR 374.1) in SDDispersed Camping1.9miCarroll Creek BR 1G (FR 313.1) in SDForest Road Road1.9mi
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?