Long Draw BR 3A (FR 209.3) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Long Draw BR 3A (FR 209.3) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

12 mi from Lead

Maps 6,624 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

Rough
  • All 6.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 700 ft over 6.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • Merow Spring 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 29–51°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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