Stone Quarry (FR 379.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access
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.
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
Climate averages
October normals 37–64°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.