Stagg BR 1A (FR 653.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Stagg BR 1A (FR 653.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,477 ft
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An 11.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves Four Mile Old West Town.

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

All 11.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.6 of the 11.8 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Custer, is 3.8 mi off.

September normals 43–70°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?