Smith Mountain BR 1A (FR 727.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Smith Mountain BR 1A (FR 727.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

11 mi from Custer

Maps 5,574 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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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Campaign Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 230 ft over 3.1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • Battle Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
  • Zimmer Ridge stands 1,002 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles south.

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 29–55°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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