Dispersed Camping in Custer County, South Dakota
Showing 150 locations in Custer County.
3 Forks Camp grounds
3 Forks Camp grounds is a private commercial campground offering reasonable rates for RVs and tents. Standard facilities include a laundromat and hot showers.
Alkali Spring BR 1A
A quiet, seasonal forest spur road situated near Alkali Spring, offering isolated primitive camping spots in a wooded environment.
Angle BR 1B Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor in the Black Hills National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities.
Beaver Creek BR 1L Dispersed
Located just outside Custer, this native-surface forest road offers easily accessible dispersed camping in a peaceful ponderosa pine setting. Standard passenger cars can navigate the route in dry weather.
Bebbington Road BR 1K Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated in the Black Hills National Forest, offering forested pull-offs that are easily accessible from nearby historic attractions.
Beecher Rock Road Dispersed
Quiet forest corridor nestled near Cicero Peak, offering secluded pull-offs and shaded spots along a gravel route.
Bellemare BR 1C (Forest Road 288) Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located off Lightning Creek Road in the Black Hills National Forest. The unpaved forest roads offer multiple flat pull-offs and quiet clearings tucked into a pine forest setting adjacent to open pastures. Free-roaming cattle are common in the active grazing fields during certain seasons.
Big Pine Trailhead
This trailhead parking area in the Black Hills National Forest serves as a seasonal camping and staging location near Horse Thief Lake.
Bismarck Lake Campground
A beautiful, spacious developed campground nestled among ponderosa pines and aspen groves along the shoreline of Bismarck Lake. Features scenic views of the water, clean pit toilets, and potable water. Highly convenient for exploring the Black Hills, offering both reservable and first-come, first-served sites.
Bittersweet CR BR 1B Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along Bittersweet Creek Road in the Black Hills National Forest.
Black Hills Power BR 1B
An isolated Forest Service spur road within the Black Hills National Forest offering potential for rustic dispersed camping.
Blue Bell SP Campground
Official state park campground nestled in the ponderosa pines within Custer State Park. Offers scenic, well-spaced sites with convenient access to park amenities, historic lodges, and hiking trails.
Boggy Reservoir BR 1J Dispersed
Quiet dispersed sites located along Boggy Reservoir Road. Offers a secluded setting surrounded by native pine forest and gentle hills.
Bonanza Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along the Bonanza Road corridor in the Black Hills National Forest, offering forested pullouts.
Bowman BR 1E Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunity along Bowman Branch road in Black Hills National Forest. The site consists of a native material spur road.
Brushy Draw Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Brushy Draw Road (BR 1E) inside the Black Hills National Forest.
Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort
A resort-style camping option offering deluxe cabins, glamping tents, teepees, and RV sites with full hookups. Amenities include solar-heated pools, a general store, and on-site concessions.
Camp Remington Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Black Hills National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along the roadside.
Carroll Creek BR 1C Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor situated along Carroll Creek BR 1C inside the Black Hills National Forest, offering quiet forest settings.
Carroll Creek BR 1D Dispersed
A serene dispersed camping corridor located along Carroll Creek Road. It provides peaceful campsites nestled deep within the pine forest.
Carroll Creek BR 1F Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Carroll Creek BR 1F in the Black Hills National Forest, offering quiet, primitive sites surrounded by pine forests.
Carroll Creek Road Dispersed
Rustic dispersed camping corridor along Carroll Creek Road, characterized by pine forests and natural clearings.
Center Lake Campground
Center Lake Campground is a scenic, quiet destination nestled among the trees of Custer State Park, situated within walking distance of Center Lake. The campground features both an upper and lower loop offering spacious, rustic sites with vault toilets and drinking water available. Same-day reservations are required, and campers can enjoy free hot showers located nearby at the lake. It provides an ideal base for exploring Mount Rushmore and the surrounding scenic park loops.
Cicero Peak & Flynn Creek Dispersed Area
A scenic but highly challenging dispersed camping area near the summit of Cicero Peak. The ascent along Cicero Peak Road is extremely rough, steep, and rocky, requiring high-clearance 4WD vehicles and careful driving. At the top near the radio tower, a single flat pull-off offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Black Hills, though space is highly limited and high winds are common.
Comanche Park Campground
A pleasant developed campground located west of Custer. Features spacious campsites shaded by towering ponderosa pines, equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water.
Custer Limestone BR 1K
A secluded dispersed camping option tucked within the dense pine forests of the Black Hills. Access is via a native dirt road suitable for most standard vehicles.
Custer Limestone Road Corridor
This dispersed camping zone spans a scenic network of forest roads and spurs off Custer Limestone Road, including Forest Roads 284.1A and 240. The area features a variety of settings, ranging from open grassy meadows with large boulders to secluded pine forest loops and roadside pull-throughs. The main routes are manageable for most rigs, but the deeper loop roads can become quite rutted and tricky to navigate. Free-ranging cattle are common throughout this open range region.
Custer Mountain Cut-off Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Custer Mountain Cut-off road within the Black Hills National Forest, offering wooded sites with views of the surrounding hills.
Custer South Approach Dispersed
Spacious dispersed camping opportunities located along the Custer South Approach corridor on Black Hills National Forest land. The dirt and gravel forest road winds through pine forests offering secluded pullouts close to town.
Custer Trail Campground
A scenic developed campground managed by the US Forest Service, located on the shores of Deerfield Lake. The site features tent and RV camping areas, a pit toilet, water, and a boat launch perfect for canoeing and kayaking. Hiking trails are easily accessible from the grounds. Fees are charged during the peak season, but camping is free in the off-season without water services.
Deerfield Cove BR 1A Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Deerfield Cove Road (BR 1A) in the Black Hills National Forest. The pine-forested sites provide a serene setting with easy access to the surrounding forest lands.
Ditch Creek Campground
A small, scenic developed Forest Service campground nestled in the heart of the Black Hills. It features vault toilets, trash disposal, and a hand-pump water spigot. The surrounding trails are highly popular with off-road vehicle (OHV) riders, which can result in elevated noise and dust levels during the day.
Ditch Creek Road Dispersed Corridor
A scenic forest road corridor providing access to both developed camping at Ditch Creek Campground and dispersed camping options along the surrounding Black Hills National Forest lands. The route is framed by pine forests and rolling meadow vistas.
Dougherty Gulch Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Dougherty Gulch Road (BR 1C) within the Black Hills National Forest.
Driftwood Canyon
Driftwood Canyon features scenic dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt forest road in the Black Hills National Forest. The road is composed of native material and is accessible to passenger cars and motorhomes under normal dry conditions.
Dutchman Campground
Dutchman Campground is situated in a shaded Ponderosa pine forest on the northeast edge of Deerfield Reservoir. The widely spaced campsites offer quiet surroundings, with several sites providing scenic views of the lake. This is considered the most RV-friendly campground in the Deerfield Recreation Area, providing excellent access to hiking, biking, and boating.
Dwyer BR 1B Dispersed
A peaceful forest spur featuring camping spots nestled among pine trees, perfect for travelers seeking standard quiet wilderness dispersed camping.
Dwyer Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Dwyer Road inside the Black Hills National Forest.
East Slate Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along East Slate Road (BR 1G) inside the Black Hills National Forest.
Echo Valley Dispersed (FR 150D)
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Echo Valley Road in the Black Hills National Forest, offering standard roadside pulloffs surrounded by ponderosa pine forest. The road is well-maintained and suitable for most vehicle setups.
Elliott BR 1C
This quiet spur road offers peaceful dispersed camping surrounded by ponderosa pines. Standard passenger vehicles can navigate the native dirt surface with care.
Firehouse Campground
Firehouse Campground features private RV and tent sites, boasting convenient access to an adjacent microbrewery and restaurant. Amenities include free hot showers and electricity options.
Flynn Creek BR 2B Dispersed
This short forest corridor near Custer provides convenient dispersed camping options with standard passenger car accessibility. The area is surrounded by tranquil pine woods typical of the southern Black Hills.
Flynn Creek Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor runs along Flynn Creek Road (BR 1L) within the scenic Black Hills National Forest. The route offers roadside spots surrounded by ponderosa pines with easy access to nearby Cicero Peak. Only dry weather travel is recommended on native surfaces.
Forest Road 277 Dispersed
Dispersed camping area along Forest Road 277 (FDR 277) near Jewel Cave. Note that Black Hills National Forest regulations restrict dispersed camping to specific roads designated on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). Check current MVUM maps as local rules can restrict overnight stays along this route.
Forest Route 781 Dispersed Area
A quiet and scenic corridor of dispersed campsites located along Forest Route 781 and nearby spurs such as FSR 665 within the Black Hills National Forest. The area features level pine forest clearings with great privacy, ideal for those seeking peaceful wilderness camping.
Forest Service Road 356 (Palmer BR 1F)
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the pine woods of the Black Hills. The first few pullouts are relatively level and showcase views of prominent rock formations, while deeper spots require navigating increasingly rocky, steep, and rutted road conditions. Grassy clearings are spacious but have limited space for larger setups to turn around.
Fort Welikit Campground
A family-owned developed campground on the road from Custer to Sylvan Lake. Offering flat spaces for RVs, vans, and tents alongside clean, modern shower facilities.
French Creek Horse Campground
Official equestrian-friendly campground located along North Lame Johnny Road in Custer State Park, designed specifically for visitors traveling with horses.
French Creek RV Park
A centrally located RV park in town, featuring tent sites along the creek and standard RV sites. Offers clean restroom facilities and hot showers within walking distance of local shops and dining.
Friday Gulch BR 1A Dispersed
Friday Gulch offers dispersed camping in the Black Hills National Forest. The road is open seasonally for motorized use and provides quiet, wooded spots suited for small groups or single rigs.
Game Lodge Campground
A highly popular and well-appointed campground located within Custer State Park. Offers level back-in sites with picnic tables, fire pits, and hookups, alongside creek-side tent sites and a paved walking trail featuring regular wildlife encounters.
Gold Run Road Dispersed
A scenic gravel route located near Deerfield Lake, featuring easy access to several dispersed sites in a lovely forested environment.
Haven Canyon Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Haven Canyon Road (BR 1K) in the beautiful Black Hills National Forest. The road winds through pine forests near Cicero Peak, providing peaceful dispersed sites. Recommended for dry season access.
Hazelrodt Cutoff Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Hazelrodt Cutoff (BR 1H) within the Black Hills National Forest. The route offers pleasant wooded surroundings and is subject to a seasonal gate closure.
Hazelrodt Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities located along the Hazelrodt road corridor in the Black Hills National Forest. The dirt and gravel road provides access to rustic spots near the southern edge of the forest.
Hell Canyon District, Black Hills National Forest
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Herbert Draw Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Herbert Draw road in Black Hills National Forest. Native material surface road suitable for standard passenger vehicles.
Heritage Village Campground
A well-maintained private campground offering full hookups, tent spaces, and cabins. Features views of the surrounding hills and the nearby Crazy Horse sculpture, with exceptionally clean amenities.
Hopkins Flat Road Dispersed
A rustic dispersed camping area along Hopkins Flat BR 1E Road, surrounded by the beautiful pine forests of the Black Hills National Forest.
Horse Camp Road
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Horse Camp Road in the Black Hills National Forest, offering standard roadside spots with convenient forest access.
Horse Thief Campground & Resort
A clean, well-maintained commercial RV park and campground located in a quiet pine forest near Mount Rushmore and Hill City. Offers full hookup services, a heated pool, laundry facilities, and a friendly, welcoming environment. Suitable for rigs of all sizes.
Horsethief Lake Campground
A beautiful and highly popular campground situated directly adjacent to Horsethief Lake, tucked into towering ponderosa and lodgepole pines. It offers scenic lakeside sites, convenient water access, and hiking trails.
Horsethief Lake Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping sites and gravel pullouts tucked into the national forest near Horsethief Lake. This area features beautiful pine trees and towering granite rock formations, providing an excellent base camp outside of national memorial boundaries.
Hot Shot Drive Dispersed Camping
Hot Shot Drive is a gravel forest service road winding through the ponderosa pines of the Black Hills National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping pull-offs.
Iron Creek Horse Camp
An equestrian-oriented campground in the Black Hills National Forest near Custer State Park. Offers primitive campsites with corrals adjacent to Iron Creek, surrounded by scenic ponderosa pines. Highly convenient for trail riding, hiking, and exploring the nearby Black Elk Wilderness.
Iron Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest sites located along Iron Creek Road within the Black Hills National Forest, providing proximity to scenic area trails and lakes.
Iron Mountain Picnic Area & Dispersed Corridor
Located along the winding Iron Mountain Road, this zone encompasses a paved picnic area and adjacent forest roadside pullouts. It provides basic vault toilet amenities, beautiful granite overlooks, and quiet evenings after tourist traffic subsides.
Jewel Cave National Monument
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Kainz Court Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites along Kainz Court off Montgomery Street. Note that National Forest boundaries are highly fragmented here with private residential lands; camping is strictly prohibited on the private portions. Campers must ensure they are positioned on public USFS land.
KOA Palmer Gulch
A massive, amenity-rich commercial resort located very close to Mount Rushmore. It offers full hookups, recreational facilities, and an on-site store during the main season, alongside basic dry camping options in the shoulder seasons.
Laughing Creek Road Dispersed
An accessible dispersed camping corridor located along Laughing Creek Road in the Black Hills National Forest.
Layton Canyon Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor situated along Layton Canyon Road within the Black Hills National Forest.
Legion Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground situated in Custer State Park, offering electric hookups, modern flush toilets, and hot showers. It is located just a short walk from the historic Legion Lake Lodge and the lake itself, surrounded by picturesque pine forests.
Lithograph Canyon Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Lithograph Canyon Road in the Black Hills National Forest, offering primitive camping nestled within scenic canyon surroundings.
Loring Siding Road Dispersed
Located in the southwestern section of Black Hills National Forest, this dispersed camping corridor along Loring Siding Road (BR 1D) offers peaceful forest camping. The terrain features classic ponderosa pine landscape.
Lost Bonanza Road Dispersed
A forested road corridor in the Black Hills offering secluded dispersed camping sites. While the main route is generally accessible, spur roads such as FS Road 412 can feature deeper ruts and may require high-clearance, 4WD vehicles. Portions of this corridor are subject to seasonal or administrative gate closures.
Marble Quarry BR 1A Dispersed
Forest road corridor providing dispersed camping opportunities within the Black Hills National Forest near Custer.
Marble Quarry Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options located along Marble Quarry Road in the Black Hills National Forest. The area offers secluded spots surrounded by dense forest, providing excellent quietude.
Marshall Gulch BR 1G Dispersed
Located within the Black Hills National Forest, Marshall Gulch offers quiet, primitive camping along a native dirt road. Motorized access is permitted seasonally.
Martin Draw Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Martin Draw road in the Black Hills National Forest. Provides primitive camping opportunities in a peaceful pine forest setting.
Medicine MTN BR 1B Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor located along Medicine Mountain Road 1B, deep within the scenic Black Hills National Forest.
Medicine MTN BR 3A
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated deep in the scenic ponderosa pine forests of the Black Hills.
Mitchell Lake Road Dispersed Area
A gravel forest road offering dispersed camping options surrounded by the scenic pine forests of the Black Hills. Conveniently located near Hill City, it provides a quiet natural setting while remaining accessible to most passenger vehicles.
Mystic District, Black Hills National Forest
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Newton Fork
Dispersed camping sites located along Newton Fork in the Black Hills, open year-round with great access for most vehicles.
Newton Lake Picnic Ground
A quiet dispersed forest area situated in the Black Hills National Forest near Smith Mountain, offering scenic rustic camping.
NFS Road 425 & Power Line BR 1A Dispersed
A popular dispersed camping corridor located in the Black Hills National Forest off Highway 244, running along FS Road 425 and the Power Line BR 1A spur. This area offers pine-fringed meadows and pull-offs suitable for camping. Access is generally manageable but can become muddy and deeply rutted during wet periods, requiring high clearance or 4WD further along the spur roads.
Ninemile Draw Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Ninemile Draw Road in the Black Hills National Forest. The area features scenic ponderosa pine stands and open meadows with primitive pullouts.
Nomad VanCamp & RV Park
A boutique modern campground offering paved RV sites with electric hookups and dedicated van sites. Features newly updated restroom and shower facilities.
Norbeck Scenic Corridor Dispersed Area
Roadside pullouts located along the scenic Iron Mountain Road (Route 16A) in the Black Hills National Forest. This corridor offers impressive views and overnight options within driving distance of regional historic monuments, though parking spots are often unlevel.
North Lemming Draw BR 1 Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located in the Black Hills National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a typical wooded setting.
North Lemming Draw BR 2
A remote, seasonal forest corridor located within the North Lemming Draw drainage, perfect for a peaceful wilderness getaway.
North Lemming Draw BR 2
A serene forest corridor ideal for quiet dispersed camping in the western Black Hills. The native dirt road is passenger-car friendly during dry periods.
North Lemming Draw BR 2
A quiet dirt forest road through North Lemming Draw offering isolated primitive camping pull-offs.
Oreville Campground
A scenic US Forest Service campground south of Hill City in the Black Hills National Forest. The campsites are nestled on a hillside among towering ponderosa pines and aspen groves, with easy access to regional attractions and the George S. Mickelson Trail.
Palmer Creek Trailhead
Quiet, level parking loop at the Palmer Creek Trailhead off Grizzly Bear Road. Features an on-site vault toilet and beautiful, peaceful views. Typically used by hikers during the day, making it a peaceful stopover for smaller rigs and vans.
Pass CR Well Road (South Dakota Segment)
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the beautiful Black Hills National Forest on the South Dakota side.
Phone Line Ridge BR 1D
A remote Forest Service road along Phone Line Ridge in the Black Hills, suitable for dry-weather dispersed camping.
Pine Tree Spring Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Pine Tree Spring Road within the scenic Black Hills National Forest.
Pleasant Valley BR 3A Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping spots located along Pleasant Valley Road. The area offers a quiet woodland retreat with quick access to the surrounding forest trails.
Pleasant Valley BR 3G Dispersed
Primitive forest road corridor offering dispersed camping within the pine-forested valleys of the Black Hills National Forest.
Pleasant Valley BR 3L Dispersed
A peaceful forest corridor providing scenic dispersed sites among the pines of the Black Hills. Ideal for those looking to camp near regional outdoor attractions while maintaining easy road access.
Pleasant Valley BR 3T Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along Pleasant Valley Road, offering tranquil pine-covered clearings within the Black Hills National Forest.
Plenty Star Ranch
A commercial guest ranch in the Black Hills offering grassy tent and RV campsites, comfortable cabins, and useful amenities like hot showers, fast wifi, and potable water. Some mild highway noise is present due to its convenient location near the main route.
Power Line BR 2A Dispersed
A short, native-material Forest Service road offering basic pull-off options for dispersed camping in the Black Hills National Forest.
Rafter J Bar Ranch
A large, well-developed commercial resort campground offering extensive amenities, RV sites, and tent camping in a scenic valley setting.
Reno Gulch Road Dispersed Camping
An expansive dispersed camping corridor situated along Reno Gulch Road and its connecting spurs, nestled deep within the scenic Black Hills National Forest. This area offers multiple rustic pull-offs and dirt turnouts surrounded by mature pines and grassy hillsides. Access roads are generally passable for standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions, though secondary spurs can be narrow, bumpy, and uneven. This location offers a tranquil natural setting within minutes of local historic towns.
Richardson Well Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed sites located along Richardson Well Road in the Black Hills National Forest.
Robinson Flats
Robinson Flats offers dispersed camping options along a forest service road corridor in the beautiful Black Hills National Forest. The area features a native material surface suitable for passenger cars and motorhomes during dry conditions.
Roetzel BR 1C Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor located along Roetzel BR 1C within the scenic Black Hills National Forest.
Schenk Canyon Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Schenk Canyon Road in the Black Hills National Forest.
Schenk Canyon Road Dispersed
Disped camping options along the Schenk Canyon forest road corridor in the Black Hills National Forest.
Shady Rest Youth Area
A designated group and youth camping area located within the scenic Custer State Park.
Sidney Park Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Sidney Park Road (BR 1E) within the Black Hills National Forest. The route offers pleasant wooded surroundings with standard primitive camping opportunities.
Silver Tip BR 1A
Conveniently located forested spur road offering quick access to local highways and outdoor recreation.
Six Mile Dispersed Camping
An unpaved forest corridor offering dispersed camping options surrounded by the native pine woodlands of the Black Hills.
Slate Creek Rim Road Dispersed (FSR 1A)
High-ridge dispersed camping along Slate Creek Rim Road in the Black Hills National Forest. The wooded environment features native-surface turnouts offering excellent forest immersion and peaceful, secluded campsites.
Slate Prairie BR 1F Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor off Slate Prairie Road inside the Black Hills National Forest, offering standard forest camping.
Smith Mountain BR 1A
A scenic Forest Service road on Smith Mountain offering seasonal dispersed camping in a dense pine forest setting.
Soper BR 2M Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Soper BR 2M road within the Black Hills National Forest. The route winds through scenic ponderosa pine forest, offering several primitive pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Soper Road Dispersed
Quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping within the Black Hills National Forest.
South Cemetery Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along South Cemetery Road (BR 1F) is situated in the Black Hills National Forest, just a short distance from the local cemetery and close to developed ranch camping. It is flat with easy access.
Spaw Gulch Dispersed Camping
A scenic and quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Spaw Gulch in the Black Hills National Forest. The road offers standard dispersed sites with a native dirt surface, suitable for standard vehicles in dry conditions.
Stagg BR 1R Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the Stagg BR 1R forest road in the Black Hills National Forest, offering primitive forest settings suitable for self-contained rigs.
Stockade Lake Campground South
A quiet, shady developed campground nestled in the pines near Stockade Lake, featuring electric and primitive sites, cabins, and clean restrooms with showers.
Stockade Lake Campgrounds
A collection of beautiful, wooded developed campgrounds situated around Stockade Lake in Custer State Park. These campgrounds, including Stockade South and Stockade North, feature spacious sites nestled in a ponderosa pine forest. Visitors have access to modern bathhouses with showers, electric hookups at select sites, and easy access to the lake for fishing and hiking.
Stockade Lake Group Campground
A designated group campground facility near the south shore of Stockade Lake.
Summit Peak BR 1A
Dispersed camping sites nestled in the pine woods along Summit Peak BR 1A, providing a great base for hiking in the Black Hills.
Sunday Gulch BR 1A Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Sunday Gulch Road in the Black Hills National Forest. Provides quick access to Custer State Park and Sylvan Lake. The lower meadow spot offers easy pull-in space, while driving vehicles further up the hill past the lower clearing is strictly prohibited due to active motor vehicle restrictions.
Sylvan Lake Campground (Custer State Park)
Highly popular and busy state park campground located along Needles Highway in Custer State Park. Features paved loops and basic amenities like free hot showers. Very tight clearances due to low tunnels on the access highways, making it inaccessible for large rigs and trailers.
Three Forks Campground
A full-service private campground offering hookups, tent sites, cabins, and amenities like hot showers and laundry.
Twin Springs Cutoff BR 1A
A quiet dispersed camping area located on a native material road spur in the Black Hills National Forest, offering standard forest solitude.
Upper Bear MTN BR 1K Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road Upper Bear Mountain 1K in the Black Hills National Forest.
Upper French Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Upper French Creek Road (FSR 1C) in the scenic Black Hills National Forest.
Ward Reservoir Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located along Ward Reservoir BR 2H Road in the Black Hills National Forest. This area offers a tranquil forest environment with easy access to nearby outdoor recreation.
Well Pole Road (FR 1D)
Quiet and secluded dispersed camping area along Well Pole Road in the Black Hills National Forest, providing basic dirt road pulloffs in a peaceful wooded environment.
Well Pole Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along Well Pole Road (BR 1C) and adjacent pullouts near US Highway 385. The area features a paved turnaround loop and gravel pullouts. Note that occasional daytime utility work or equipment storage can occur in the larger pullouts.
West Redfern Dispersed
West Redfern provides year-round dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic pine forest setting. The road has a native dirt surface but is generally accessible to most standard vehicles.
West Tigerville Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along West Tigerville Road in the Black Hills National Forest. The corridor offers a mix of year-round and seasonally restricted sites nestled among quiet pine woodlands.
Westfall Road Dispersed
Quiet, wooded dispersed camping corridor along Westfall Road within the Black Hills National Forest. The area offers standard rustic roadside pulloffs nestled among the pines.
White Horse Gulch BR 1A
Dispersed camping sites nestled in the timber, located reasonably close to local monuments and established campgrounds.
White Horse Gulch BR 1F
A secluded forest road spur located near Medicine Mountain in the Black Hills National Forest, offering peaceful and rugged primitive camping sites.
White House Gulch BR 2B Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along White House Gulch BR 2B in the Black Hills National Forest. This area features seasonal vehicle access restrictions but offers quiet, wooded sites.
Whitetail Campground
Whitetail Campground is situated above Deerfield Reservoir within the Black Hills National Forest. The campground features widely spaced sites, several with lake views, while others are secluded among ponderosa and lodgepole pines. Direct access to the 10-mile Deerfield Lake Loop Trail makes it perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The reservoir supports fishing and non-wake boating.
Williams Draw BR 1M Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping corridor located along Williams Draw Road (BR 1M) in the Black Hills National Forest. This area offers a quiet retreat among the pines with straightforward dirt road access.
Williams Draw Road Dispersed (FSR 1N)
Quiet dispersed camping corridor situated near Green Mountain and Odakota Mountain in the Black Hills National Forest. This area offers scenic, pine-wooded spots with native dirt surfaces and easy access to hiking trails.
Willow Creek Campground Road Dispersed
This scenic staging corridor in Black Hills National Forest provides convenient camping options along the main access road and loops, situated close to local trails and developed horse camp facilities.
Willow Creek Forest Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along the Willow Creek road network in the Black Hills National Forest. The gravel road is suitable for passenger cars and offers classic pine forest rustic camping close to Custer State Park and major wildlife preserves.
Willow Creek Horse Camp
A developed Forest Service campground tailored specifically for equestrian campers, offering direct access to the Black Elk Wilderness trail network. The campground features corrals at every site and sits near the quiet confluence of Willow and Palmer Creeks.