Divide (FR 238) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Divide (FR 238) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

17 mi from Lead

Maps 5,662 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.6–2.4 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 12.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 12.9 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
  • Rapid Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
  • Castle Peak stands 695 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles southeast.

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 29–54°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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