Nissen (FR 202) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

11 mi from Piedmont

Maps 5,121 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Camping is limited to designated sites on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days

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Difficult

3.7 of this road’s 8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.4 miles of dirt.
Near Buck Mountain.
Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.

5 known camp spots along this road, between mile 2.1 and mile 4.6: reported by travellers.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.

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.
On part of this corridor: Camping: Designated sites only.
Camping rules

September normals 42–70°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nissen (FR 202) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access in South Dakota