Miller Springs (FR 157) — Mystic in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Miller Springs (FR 157) — Mystic in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

22 mi from Newcastle

Maps 6,064 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 11.2–11.4 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 5.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
  • Silver Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
  • Castle Rock stands 726 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles east.

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 27–52°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.