Bennett (FR 312) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bennett (FR 312) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

26 mi from Custer

Maps 3,744 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 7.7–8.8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Black Hills National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 20.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Putnam Dam.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
  • A lake lies 1.1 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

October normals 35–62°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.