Y-4 Divide BR 1L (FR 274.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Y-4 Divide BR 1L (FR 274.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
5,385 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.6-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 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.6 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Custer, is 12 mi off.

September normals 44–71°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Hell Canyon BR 1B (FR 277.1) in SDForest Road Road1.7miPass CR BR 2F (FR 273.2) in SDForest Road Road2.2miLayton Canyon (FR 445) in SDDispersed Camping2.6miGriffis Canyon (FR 307) in SDForest Road Road3.6miMartin Draw (FR 310) in SDDispersed Camping4.1mi
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?