Benchmark BR 1B (FR 198.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Benchmark BR 1B (FR 198.1) in SD

Black Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District
5,464 ft
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An 8.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lawrence County, SD. The road serves Crystal Mountain.

Black Hills National Forest, Northern Hills Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

5.5 of the 8.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.5 of the 8.2 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-ends 1.2 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. A cattle guard 7.6 miles in.

The nearest town, Lead, is 13 mi off.

September normals 40–70°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Black Hills National Forest, Northern Hills 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?