Upper Whitehorse Gulch (FR 387.1) in SD -- Camping Rules & Access

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Upper Whitehorse Gulch (FR 387.1) in SD

Road corridorBlack Hills NF, Mystic Ranger District

10 mi from Custer

Maps 5,527 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 3.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.9 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Reno Gulch Park.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 3.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
  • Zimmer Ridge stands 1,049 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles south.
  • Reno Gulch Reservoir lies 0.5 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 29–55°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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