Wabash (FR 654) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access in South Dakota

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Wabash (FR 654) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

6.7 mi from Custer

Maps 5,609 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 5/15–12/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 8.7 of this road’s 12.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 8.7 miles of it dirt.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 11 switchbacks.

8 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1.8 and mile 8.4: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • North Pole Spring lies 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or occupying on the Black Hills National Forest Lands for a period longer of 14 calendar days (including portions of days) in a continuous 28-day period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 4270°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.