Camper submitted image from Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping - 1

View Photos

Camper submitted image from Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping - 2
Nature
Camper submitted image from Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping - 3
People
Camper submitted image from Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping - 4
Animals
Camper submitted image from Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping - 5
Roads
Unlock Planning Tools in App
pro

Free Camping Collection

Dispersed Camping

Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping

Description

US Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest

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.

Suggest an Edit

Location

Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping is located in South Dakota

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

43.94019941337799 N
103.45210508453046 W

Open in Google Maps

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

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.


PERMIT might be REQUIRED

We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping needs a permit.

Contact

General Info

Drive Time


Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

29%
58%
15%
0%
0%

4.0

out of 5

7 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2025

Nice Spot For a Quick Overnight

Nice place to spend a night or two. The campsites are on a logging road off of the main gravel road. There were spots that were pretty rutted and rough, it was dry and we made it in easily but if it has recently rained I can see it being pretty difficult. Drove a full size truck in pulling a squaredrop camper no problem. There’s a gun range in the national forest somewhere, there were people shooting pretty much all afternoon until it got dark. Didn’t have any issues with wildlife. T-Mobile service was basically non-existent.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping by Jacob V., June 22, 2025
  • Review photo of Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping by Jacob V., June 22, 2025
  • Review photo of Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping by Jacob V., June 22, 2025
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2025

nice hidy hole

there’s not much of a view but if you are in a rush looking for a campsite you will probably find one here! pretty nice for being dispersed other than the couple skeletons arround us!

Site43.93909° N, 103.45590° W
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 15, 2025

Nice place in the trees n rocks

Drove right to it.. backed into spot.. lot of trees n hill on one side.. not very level.. but do able.. quite , dark.. it rained so getting out was a mess.. the road to gravel is dirt, so muddy mess going out.. I have AWD.

Sitetop of the hill on right.
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2024

Lots of neat spots

Lots of neat spots. The roads can be iffy. I would suggest scouting them first before dragging a trailer down them.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jun. 30, 2024

Quiet Spot

This spot is very secluded. The main road was well maintained. However, the side roads can be tricky to navigate even with AWD. Tons of mosquitoes! Glad we had a screen on our EzUp. Bring lots of deet. Wildlife is everywhere big and small. Found Shot G*n shells in our site and heard gun shots in the distance. We felt a little uneasy. NOT A PLACE FOR CHILDREN. It would be very easy getting lost or hurt.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2023

Secluded

Loved this except for the bees and flies. Quiet, not too hard to get to. Shady.

Site3
Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.