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Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping

Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping is located in the Black Hills National Forest, featuring rugged terrain with dense forest cover. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower and the historic town of Deadwood, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.

Description

USDA 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.

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Location

Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping is located in South Dakota

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Coordinates

44.38848 N
103.75863 W

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  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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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Reviewed Jul. 11, 2024

Peaceful, great views

The first pull of recommended was too steep for our van. We pulled off at a treat spot about 1/4 mile down the road with awesome views. Close to town but quiet

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping by c G., July 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping by c G., July 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping by c G., July 11, 2024
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Reviewed Mar. 24, 2022

Beautiful and serene

There are a few dispersed camping spots along this road which also holds the trailhead for Mt. Roosevelt Friendship Tower. There was one pull through site that has no campfire signs and then two or three other spots. We seemed to be lucky and got the last open spot. We got here around 4 pm. The site we got was beautiful and had a lot of room for us to pitch a tent. Plenty of trees to go pee in but also an open spot where we could stargaze through the tent. There was some traffic on the road, more than you would think for such a windy gravel road. The first part of the road up until the trailhead had quite a bit of washboard which was a little scary on the sharp curves with steep drop offs. Enough Verizon cell service to text and make calls. Enough AT&T service to get WiFi on our SubaruLink. No water that we saw that we could use or filter. Had some people pull into our spot at different times not knowing it was taken. 9:30 pm was the last one.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping by Veronica S., March 24, 2022
  • Review photo of Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping by Veronica S., March 24, 2022
  • Review photo of Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping by Veronica S., March 24, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping does not have wifi.