Merritt-Estes BR 1N (FR 208.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Merritt-Estes BR 1N (FR 208.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

11 mi from Piedmont

Maps 5,194 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Black Hills National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 1.7 of this road’s 1.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.7 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Pilot Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 440 ft over 1.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 0.3 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 31–56°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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