Summit Spring (FR 265.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Summit Spring (FR 265.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Hell Canyon Ranger District

9.3 mi from Newcastle

Maps 6,131 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

Rough
  • All 6.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.8 miles of dirt.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
  • Summit Spring lies 0.6 mi 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 30–53°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.