Surveyors Hill (FR 668) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Surveyors Hill (FR 668) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,092 ft
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A 6.1-mile stretch of gravel 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 6.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (6.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The nearest town, Newcastle, is 16 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Tepee BR 1A (FR 271.1) in SDForest Road Road1.1miSchenk Canyon Road (FR 270.1) in SDForest Road Road1.9miBabcock Spring (FR 456.1) in SDForest Road Road2.1miHell Canyon BR 1B (FR 277.1) in SDForest Road Road4.0miLithograph Canyon (FR 277) in SDForest Road Road5.5mi
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?