Minnesota Ridge (FR 203.5) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Minnesota Ridge (FR 203.5) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Northern Hills Ranger District

15 mi from Piedmont

Maps 5,052 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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AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Gimlet Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Tunnel Ridge stands 795 ft above the map pin, 1.6 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 32–57°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.