Minnie May (FR 240) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access in South Dakota

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Minnie May (FR 240) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

4.2 mi from Custer

Maps 5,799 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 5/15–12/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Atlantic Hill.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 0.2: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • East Fork Ruby Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
  • Atlantic Hill stands 581 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping or occupying on the Black Hills National Forest Lands for a period longer of 14 calendar days (including portions of days) in a continuous 28-day period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 40–69°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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