Simkins Draw (FR 387.2) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Simkins Draw (FR 387.2) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

9.8 mi from Custer

Maps 6,239 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Black Hills National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Reno Gulch Park.
  • Estimated climb: 150 ft over 4.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles 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 33–54°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.