North Spring (FR 818.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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North Spring (FR 818.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,290 ft
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A 9.3-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.

6.6 of the 9.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.6 of the 9.3 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Gurney Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Newcastle, is 12 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Elk Mountain (FR 118.3) in SDForest Road Road2.0miBabcock Spring (FR 456.1) in SDForest Road Road4.2miPhone Line Ridge (FR 668.1) in SDForest Road Road6.1miSurveyors Hill (FR 668) in SDForest Road Road6.3miSchenk Canyon Road (FR 270.1) in SDForest Road Road7.0mi
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?