Pleasant Valley BR 3L (FR 715.3) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Pleasant Valley BR 3L (FR 715.3) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
4,925 ft
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An 11.6-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 11.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.6 miles). Climbs 2,300 ft over 11.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The nearest town, Custer, is 9.9 mi off.

September normals 48–73°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Long Draw (FR 309) in SDForest Road Road0.9miWard Reservoir (FR 314.1) in SDForest Road Road1.7miShriners (FR 275.1) in SDDispersed Camping2.4miFR 275, Black Hills in SDDispersed Camping2.7miMartin Draw (FR 310) in SDDispersed Camping2.7mi
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?