Pleasant Valley BR 3J (FR 715.3J) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pleasant Valley BR 3J (FR 715.3J) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

9.9 mi from Custer

Maps 4,925 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Black Hills National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/15–12/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 370 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Twin Sisters rises 3.9 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

October normals 36–58°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.