Rhoads Fork BR 2D (FR 233.2) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rhoads Fork BR 2D (FR 233.2) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

16 mi from Lead

Maps 6,655 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Black Hills National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/15–12/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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AT&TNONE
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Crooks Tower.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5.9 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Beaver Spring lies 1.0 mi off.

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 30–51°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.