Dalton Lake BR 1A (FR 224.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Dalton Lake BR 1A (FR 224.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

5.7 mi from Piedmont

Maps 4,633 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
  • 8.1 of this road’s 8.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 8.1 miles of it dirt.
  • Near White Mansion.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 8.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Dalton Lake shoreline is 0.6 mi off.
  • White Mansion stands 688 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles west.

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 33–57°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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