East Gimlet BR 2D (FR 237.2) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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East Gimlet BR 2D (FR 237.2) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

13 mi from Piedmont

Maps 5,329 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TSTRONG
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Pilot Knob.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Tunnel Ridge rises 1.6 miles south.

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 30–55°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.