Custer Peak (FR 213.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Custer Peak (FR 213.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

6.5 mi from Lead

Maps 6,046 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 13.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 12.7 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 13.6 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Custer Peak stands 737 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles southeast.

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 29–53°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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