Mud Spring BR 1A (FR 282.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Mud Spring BR 1A (FR 282.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,753 ft
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A 14.2-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 14.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Blacktail Spring lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Custer, is 13 mi off.

September normals 44–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Hell Canyon BR 1B (FR 277.1) in SDForest Road Road2.5miY-4 Divide BR 1L (FR 274.1) in SDForest Road Road3.7miTepee BR 1A (FR 271.1) in SDForest Road Road3.7miSchenk Canyon Road (FR 270.1) in SDForest Road Road4.9miPass CR BR 2F (FR 273.2) in SDForest Road Road5.7mi
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?