Minnie May BR 1D (FR 240.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Minnie May BR 1D (FR 240.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,760 ft
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Atlantic Hill. 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 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles).

Crow Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Custer, is 3.5 mi off.

September normals 41–69°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?