Sawmill Spring (FR 117.4) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access
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.
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
Climate averages
October normals 33–57°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.