Tepee BR 1A (FR 271.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Tepee BR 1A (FR 271.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
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A 6.1-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 6.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Custer, is 16 mi off.

September normals 44–72°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Schenk Canyon Road (FR 270.1) in SDForest Road Road1.3miBabcock Spring (FR 456.1) in SDForest Road Road3.0miHell Canyon BR 1B (FR 277.1) in SDForest Road Road3.1miLithograph Canyon (FR 277) in SDForest Road Road4.5miY-4 Divide BR 1L (FR 274.1) in SDForest Road Road4.7mi
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?