Schmitz BR 2B (FR 197.2) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access in South Dakota

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Schmitz BR 2B (FR 197.2) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

6.5 mi from Blackhawk

Maps 4,511 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
  • 19.2 of this road’s 19.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 15.5 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Norris Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 3,500 ft over 19.4 miles through 18 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 0: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Rapid Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
  • Thrall Mountain stands 579 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles southwest.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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

September normals 44–72°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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