Phone Line Ridge (FR 668.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Phone Line Ridge (FR 668.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,172 ft
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A 12.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Surveyors Hill.

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

All 12.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.1 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Newcastle, is 16 mi off.

September normals 44–72°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Tepee BR 1A (FR 271.1) in SDForest Road Road1.5miBabcock Spring (FR 456.1) in SDForest Road Road1.9miSchenk Canyon Road (FR 270.1) in SDForest Road Road2.3miHell Canyon BR 1B (FR 277.1) in SDForest Road Road4.3miY-4 Divide BR 1L (FR 274.1) in SDForest Road Road5.9mi
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?