East Slate BR 1A (FR 300.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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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.

Black Hills National Forest ↗

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

  • 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 28–53°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.