Vanocker Canyon BR 2A (FR 135.2) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Vanocker Canyon BR 2A (FR 135.2) in SD

Black Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District
5,337 ft
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A 7.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Meade County, SD. The road serves Flagstaff Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to December 15.

Black Hills National Forest, Northern Hills Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

All 7.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.9 of the 7.8 miles in are dirt. A cattle guard 6.6 miles in.

The nearest town, Deadwood, is 11 mi off.

September normals 42–70°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Black Hills National Forest, Northern Hills Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?