Minnesota Ridge (FR 203.5) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access
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.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
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
Climate averages
October normals 32–57°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.