Bert Howey (FR 296.2) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bert Howey (FR 296.2) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

15 mi from Newcastle

Maps 6,359 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 5.6–5.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Black Hills National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 13.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 13.6 miles of it dirt.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Preacher Spring lies 0.7 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.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–52°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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