South Rifle Pit BR 2Q (FR 682.2) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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South Rifle Pit BR 2Q (FR 682.2) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
4,447 ft
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A 5.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Fossil Ridge.

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

All 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Climbs 830 ft over 5.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 34%.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Hot Springs, is 8.4 mi off.

September normals 47–75°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Robertson (FR 335) in SDDispersed Camping1.5miRobertson BR 1A (FR 335.1) in SDDispersed Camping1.6miBooms Canyon (FR 648) in SDDispersed Camping2.5miSouth Rifle Pit BR 1C (FR 682.1) in SDForest Road Road4.1miSong Dog Road (FR 682) in SDForest Road Road5.1mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?