Layton Canyon (FR 445) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Layton Canyon (FR 445) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,448 ft
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A 2.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to December 15.

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

All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Custer, is 9.9 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Griffis Canyon (FR 307) in SDForest Road Road1.8miPass CR BR 2F (FR 273.2) in SDForest Road Road2.5miY-4 Divide BR 1L (FR 274.1) in SDForest Road Road2.6miShriners (FR 275.1) in SDDispersed Camping2.6miMartin Draw (FR 310) in SDDispersed Camping2.7mi
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?