East Slate BR 1A (FR 300.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access
East Slate BR 1A (FR 300.1) in SD
Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District
16 mi from Custer
Maps 6,037 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Copper Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 5.1 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Green Mountain stands 1,137 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 28–53°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.