Savoy (FR 736.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access in South Dakota

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Savoy (FR 736.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

9.9 mi from Lead

Maps 6,090 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Camping is limited to designated sites on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.

Motor-vehicle season 5/15–12/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.9 miles of dirt.
  • Near Dances with Wolves film site.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 5 switchbacks.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 4.6: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Dry Lake shoreline is 0.9 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.
  • On part of this corridor: Camping: Designated sites only.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 4268°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.