Rhoads Fork BR 2D (FR 233.2) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access
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.
Motor-vehicle season 5/15–12/15Stay 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, 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
Climate averages
October normals 30–51°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.