Sawmill Spring (FR 117.4) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sawmill Spring (FR 117.4) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

9.5 mi from Newcastle

Maps 5,334 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

Difficult
  • All 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Fanny Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 4.4 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 35%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Roby Spring lies 1.1 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 33–57°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.