Richardson Cutoff (FR 276) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access
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.
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
Climate averages
October normals 34–58°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.