Crook MTN BR 1A (FR 176.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Crook MTN BR 1A (FR 176.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

5.2 mi from Deadwood

Maps 4,580 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Black Hills National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/15–12/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 6.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Crook Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 6.3 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 32–57°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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