Stone Quarry (FR 379.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Stone Quarry (FR 379.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

16 mi from Hot Springs

Maps 3,717 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Black Hills National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 10.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Fossil Cycad National Monument.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 10.7 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Known camping along this road at mile 10.2: .

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Matias Peak stands 1,044 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles east.

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 37–64°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.