Rocky Road (FR 345.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

AnyRoost

Rocky Road (FR 345.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

3.3 mi from Custer

0.6 mi off US 16A (straight line)

Maps 5,404 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileUSABLE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Rough
  • All 8.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.1 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Custer State Park - Norbeck Wildlife Preserve.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 7 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
  • Little Devils Tower stands 1,499 ft above the map pin, 4.3 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 31–55°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Something wrong here?More places in Custer County