Slate Creek Dam (FR 530) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota

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Slate Creek Dam (FR 530) in SD

Black Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District
5,251 ft
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An 11.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pennington County, SD. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to December 15.

Black Hills National Forest, Mystic Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

All 11 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 11 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 5.6 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Colonial Pine Hills, is 16 mi off.

September normals 44–71°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Stagg BR 1A (FR 653.1) in SDForest Road Road21.1miComanche Loop 1A (FR 618.1) in SDDispersed Camping21.2miAspen Lane (FR 684.1) in SDDispersed Camping21.5miHazelrodt Cutoff BR 1A (FR 343.1) in SDDispersed Camping21.5miWell Pole BR 1C (FR 644.1) in SDDispersed Camping21.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Black Hills National Forest, Mystic Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?