South Cemetary BR 1A (FR 496.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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South Cemetary BR 1A (FR 496.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
4,997 ft
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A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD.

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

All 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.2 miles). Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Custer, is 12 mi off.

September normals 46–73°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Song Dog Road (FR 682) in SDForest Road Road0.7miHandspring BR 1A (FR 476.1) in SDForest Road Road2.2miSouth Rifle Pit BR 1C (FR 682.1) in SDForest Road Road2.3miKirk BR 1E (FR 397.1) in SDDispersed Camping2.9miWestfall (FR 667) in SDDispersed Camping3.2mi
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?