Coal Canyon (FR 318.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access
Coal Canyon (FR 318.1) in SD
Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District
20 mi from Hot Springs
Maps 3,845 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Double Dam.
- Estimated climb: 340 ft over 3.9 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 44%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 35–62°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.