FR 56652, Dakota Prairie Grasslands in SD -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in South Dakota
FR 56652, Dakota Prairie Grasslands in SD
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A 0.2-mile stretch of National Forest road in Perkins County, SD.
Dakota Prairie Grasslands, Grand River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.
All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Level ground alongside most of its length.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Hettinger, is 10 mi off.
September normals 44–74°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Nearby Spots
Fire restrictions
Set by Dakota Prairie Grasslands, Grand River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?