Lost Gulch (FR 172.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access in South Dakota

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Lost Gulch (FR 172.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

4.7 mi from Deadwood

Maps 4,700 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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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Pillar Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 2,100 ft over 9.3 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.

7 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1 and mile 8.9: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Bear Den Mountain stands 931 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles south.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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

September normals 46–72°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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