Little Italy (FR 586) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Little Italy (FR 586) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,445 ft
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A 1.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Big Rock Lookout.

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

All 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 370 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Buckhorn Mountain stands 859 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northeast. The nearest town, Custer, is 1.7 mi off.

September normals 43–70°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?