Irish Branch 1A (FR 563.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Irish Branch 1A (FR 563.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

14 mi from Lead

Maps 5,740 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 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Rochford Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 460 ft over 4.1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A reservoir lies 1.1 mi off.

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 28–54°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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