Richardson Cutoff (FR 276) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Richardson Cutoff (FR 276) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

16 mi from Custer

Maps 4,661 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Black Hills National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Richardson Spring lies 0.6 mi off.

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 34–58°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.