Custer Peak BR 1B (FR 216.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

7.6 mi from Lead

Maps 5,777 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

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

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Moderate

All 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Custer Peak stands 1,006 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles west.

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

October normals 30–54°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Custer Peak BR 1B (FR 216.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access