South Shore (FR 421) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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South Shore (FR 421) in SD

Dispersed camping corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

20 mi from Custer

Maps 5,948 ft

Designated sites only

Black Hills National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 1.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger-car comfort, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Deerfield Lake Recreation Area.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Deerfield Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
  • Hat Mountain stands 834 ft above the map pin, 1.6 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
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–53°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.