Ward Reservoir (FR 314.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Ward Reservoir (FR 314.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
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A 12.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, SD. The road serves McClure Dam.

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

All 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12 miles). Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Custer, is 11 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Long Draw (FR 309) in SDForest Road Road1.0miPleasant Valley BR 3L (FR 715.3) in SDForest Road Road1.7miHay Creek BR 1J (FR 308.1) in SDForest Road Road2.4miShriners (FR 275.1) in SDDispersed Camping3.2miWestfall (FR 667) in SDDispersed Camping3.2mi
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?