Bald Hills (FR 113) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bald Hills (FR 113) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

14 mi from Newcastle

Maps 6,678 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
  • All 8.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 7.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 510 ft over 8.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles 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 29–51°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.