Song Dog Road (FR 682) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Song Dog Road (FR 682) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
4,877 ft
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A 22.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to December 15.

Black Hills National Forest, Hell Canyon Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

8.1 of the 22.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 8.1 miles of dirt. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Custer, is 13 mi off.

September normals 45–72°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
South Cemetary BR 1A (FR 496.1) in SDForest Road Road0.7miSouth Rifle Pit BR 1C (FR 682.1) in SDForest Road Road1.8miHandspring BR 1A (FR 476.1) in SDForest Road Road2.2miHopkins Flat BR 1H (FR 315.1) in SDForest Road Road3.5miKirk BR 1E (FR 397.1) in SDDispersed Camping3.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Black Hills National Forest, Hell Canyon Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?