Twin Springs Cutoff BR 1A (FR 354.1) in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota
Twin Springs Cutoff BR 1A (FR 354.1) in SD
A 5.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pennington County, SD. The road serves Hardesty Peak.
Black Hills National Forest, Mystic Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.
All 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.8 miles). Climbs 730 ft over 5.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 4.2 miles in.
Samelias Peak stands 968 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Colonial Pine Hills, is 11 mi off.
September normals 43–71°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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