Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Blackhills NF Dispersed Site
Blackhills NF Dispersed Site is located near the Black Hills in South Dakota, featuring forested terrain with rolling hills. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.
Description
Setting up your own campsite away from developed fee sites, also known as dispersed camping, is allowed on most of the Forest for a maximum of 14 days in any 60-day period. However, around developed reservoirs and campgrounds, camping is allowed only in designated areas. Check with the closest Forest Service office for specific information.
General rules:
Camp 100 feet away from any creek or stream and 1/2 mile away from developed recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas. Motorized vehicles allowed 300 feet off of roads as shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (dots) for dispersed camping on the Black Hills National Forest. Around developed reservoirs and campgrounds, camping is allowed only in designated campsites. Can camp for a maximum of 14 days in any 60-day period. No open campfires in South Dakota portions of the national forest. Open campfires are permitted in Wyoming portions of the national forest, unless a special order prohibiting such is in effect.
Location
Blackhills NF Dispersed Site is located in South Dakota
Coordinates
44.21714168464663 N
103.65346156135747 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Detours Nearby
Creekside Campground Deadwood
7 min away
Steel Wheel Campground
7 min away
Drive Time
- 41 min from Rapid City
- 3 hrs 35 min from Casper
- 4 hrs 30 min from Cheyenne
- 4 hrs 48 min from Bismarck
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Blackhills NF Dispersed Site needs a permit.
