Ditch Creek (FR 291.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Ditch Creek (FR 291.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

9.5 mi from Custer

Maps 6,517 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
  • 3.7 of this road’s 9.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.7 miles of dirt.
  • Near Limestone Hill.
  • Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Bear Mountain rises 3.2 miles northeast.

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 30–52°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.