Lithograph BR 1A (FR 278.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Lithograph BR 1A (FR 278.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,683 ft
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A 10.4-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 10.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Lithograph Spring lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Custer, is 9.7 mi off.

September normals 47–70°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Y-4 Divide BR 1L (FR 274.1) in SDForest Road Road2.0miGriffis Canyon (FR 307) in SDForest Road Road2.2miLayton Canyon (FR 445) in SDDispersed Camping2.4miHell Canyon BR 1B (FR 277.1) in SDForest Road Road3.3miPass CR BR 2F (FR 273.2) in SDForest Road Road3.8mi
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?