Polo Peak (FR 763.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Polo Peak (FR 763.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

2.9 mi from Deadwood

0.0 mi off US 85 (straight line)

Maps 4,163 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 3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 3 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • A water crossing at the start of the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Green Mountain stands 1,162 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles west.
  • 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

October normals 34–58°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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