Vanocker Canyon BR 1B (FR 135.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Vanocker Canyon BR 1B (FR 135.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

8.2 mi from Piedmont

Maps 5,063 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 6.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.6 miles of it dirt.
  • Near White Mansion.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Custer Peak rises 9.8 miles west.

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 33–56°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.