Capstone (FR 363.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Capstone (FR 363.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

11 mi from Colonial Pine Hills

Maps 4,546 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

Moderate
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Rushmore Tramway Adventures.
  • Estimated climb: 270 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 18%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Rushmore stands 1,159 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles west.
  • Grizzly Bear Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 32–58°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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