Free dispersed camping along a logging road off the main gravel route, Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping sits within Black Hills National Forest near Keystone. Campers access sites by driving down rutted side roads that branch from the well-maintained main thoroughfare, with conditions varying significantly based on recent weather.
The forested setting provides shade and spacing between sites, though Jacob V. notes "there were spots that were pretty rutted and rough" along the access roads. Full-size trucks pulling small trailers can navigate the terrain when dry, but rain creates muddy conditions that challenge even all-wheel-drive vehicles. Campers report finding adequate sites on Friday evenings, suggesting decent availability during peak periods.
Wildlife activity occurs regularly throughout the area, with reviewers mentioning encounters both large and small. The location experiences frequent shooting activity from a nearby gun range during daylight hours, which continues until dark. Cell service proves limited, particularly for T-Mobile users. Mosquito populations can be heavy during certain seasons.
The campground provides convenient access to camping destinations around Keystone and major Black Hills attractions. Sites work best for tent camping or smaller RVs, with uneven ground requiring careful positioning for leveling.
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. Check with the closest Forest Service office for more specific information about dispersed camping.
Map & DirectionsCalumet Rd Dispersed Camping is located in South Dakota near Keystone
Coordinates
43.94019941337799 N
103.45210508453046 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 6/10/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/13/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 6/10/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
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.
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Drive Time
- 20 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 27 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 12 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 5 hrs from Bismarck, ND
