Twin Springs Cutoff BR 1A (FR 354.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Twin Springs Cutoff BR 1A (FR 354.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

11 mi from Colonial Pine Hills

0.0 mi off US 16 (straight line)

Maps 4,880 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

Difficult
  • All 5.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Hardesty Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 730 ft over 5.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A cattle guard 4.2 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Samelias Peak stands 968 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northeast.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 31–57°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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