Rattlesnake (FR 804) in WY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wyoming

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Rattlesnake (FR 804) in WY

Black Hills NF, Bearlodge Ranger District
6,096 ft
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An 8.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Crook County, WY. The road serves West Cement Ridge. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to December 15.

Black Hills National Forest, Bearlodge Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 28 days.

2.7 of the 8.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 730 ft over 8.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Guidinger Spring lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. Cement Ridge stands 526 ft above the site, 1.4 miles north. The nearest town, North Spearfish, is 15 mi off.

September normals 42–67°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Willow Springs (FR 875) in WYForest Road Road3.5miPole Cabin (FR 802.1) in WYForest Road Road3.9miIdol Gulch (FR 866.1) in WYForest Road Road4.2miRiflepit (FR 806.1) in WYForest Road Road5.3miSand Creek (FR 863) in WYForest Road Road6.1mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Black Hills National Forest, Bearlodge Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?