North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping

We spent 1 night here in late March and didn't see a soul. There was plenty of flat space and multiple rigs would be able to fit there.

2 miles of gravel to get up to this ridge area but very possible with 32' TT Space trees, nice and open, plenty of room

I drive a little Kia optima and it was super easy and assessable to get into the camping area. You can see other folks but it’s not too bad.

Beautiful campsites. Well spaced out and road in is in great shape.

Such a great spot to camp. There are other people but far enough away that you don’t feel crowded. Also got to listen to some coyotes in the distance:)

Site was pretty level and had a fireplace.

This campsite offers great proximity to main attractions, but finding a spot was a challenge since we arrived at 10:30p. so most of the spots were taken. Getting to the end of the road is steep and difficult; not recommended for low-clearance vehicles. Overall, a good overnight stop if you can manage the access challenges or if you find a good spot early.

The only spot open is probably considered “the first spot”. All the other spots down the road were taken so we pulled into a field across from the private road. There was a bit of traffic but nothing unbearable. All in all it was a good spot for the night.

I enjoyed a few days up here. Really pretty mountain views, easy roads and the trees are spread out enough for solar/starlink. Be prepared for some snow, even in late May. I didn't see any obvious campsites, but lots of level areas to choose from.

GPS: 43.7633292, -103.7281010

During our stay, we toured Custer State Park, Jewel and Wind Cave, as well as Mt. Rushmore. We found the location to be very central. The views are breathtaking and remarkably peaceful.

The place was very calm just some cars went on the road behind us. I really recommend this place. Cell coverage is poor but still present. You can go to this place if you search a very calm place.

We came in one afternoon and there was hardly any sites available. It was beautiful tho!

About 8-10 spots along the road, all flat and plenty of space for whatever you’re camping with. Chances are you’ll be a ways away from other campers. Great spots to get away from the crowded campgrounds.

The sites are located about 2 miles from the main road at the top of the hill. It is a dusty gravel road in good condition. There are open areas and areas in the scattered pine trees. Great views. The traffic along the road is sparse. You don’t feel crowded but can see some other campers. Great area!

Pretty area with several sites. Quite busy when we went but we did find a spot. No amenities but very quiet and easy to access. No bugs.

Nice sites with campfire rings. Enjoyed the sunset. Nothing super fancy about this place but a nice location and flat sites!

Stayed at this campsite over Labor Day weekend.  This is the first site on the right once you get through the forest.  It was quiet and the view was great.  Cell service faded in and out.  I could only send green imessages if any at all.  Just down the Hwy about 10 minutes West is Hell Canyon Trail (3rd picture).  5.5 mile loop. Highly recommend!

Great location and very quite! Amazing views of Black Hills!

This was a great spot despite the thunderstorm I got caught in and nearly destroyed my tent. There were a lot of people in trailers/campers/buses what have you but still plenty of space to be away from other campsites. In the morning there seemed to be some work being done by the adjacent property so it is a somewhat active service road. I also got cell reception up there (AT&T).

The drive up the road is 5-10 minutes so not too far away from the highway, which you can still hear from up above. Since it’s already in a very desolate area, there really isn’t that much traffic tbh

Gorgeous views and peaceful. There were people camping all along this road at other dispersed sites. No cell service though.

Like the title says. Perfect views. 4 other vans and campers but plenty of room. Trails to walk on at the top. Highly recommend

A couple miles on a dirt road outside custer, there are several spots available. Was motorcycle camping with a hammock but saw several 5th wheel rvs. Elevation is ~6000 ft, very good view.

My Fiancé and I loved these dispersed camping sites! They’re scattered all along the drive of the mountain. The roads are all dirt going back to the sites. They’re plenty big for a 20ft camper, we have a 16ft pull behind and our truck and we still had plenty of room on our site and it wasn’t even a group site. There are a few extra big spots for groups. No fires, but your dogs will love this area.

The view is pretty and just a decent place to spend the night. It's a little bit outside Custer and the the road goes about a 2 miles in before you get to the spot. I camped in a tent but there were others in a 5th wheel, a class A, and a subaru. No amenities but a nice quiet place to camp. It connects to other trails so there are occasionally other vehicles that drive by.

We had 4 35 foot fifth wheels. Found a spot where we all fit with room to spare. Road was somewhat narrow, but only met one truck on the way up the road. This was literally the first campsite we cam to. Others in our group went a little further and found a good group site. However, someone was already in it. Great place!

I only saw about 4 spots along the entire road that were obviously sites, but we found an amazing one. There was only one other camper and they were in an RV. It is very quiet, but there are a fair amount of cars that pass by. When we went it started snowing, so we didn’t get to enjoy it as much as we wanted to. Amazing view of the black hills.

Thanks to others for the lead to North Pole Rd! We were in a 4 wheel drive vehicle with a roof tent. We kept going and explored logging roads and found a spot on a hill with spectacular sunset and moon rise views…didn’t want to leave.

There are 7 or so spots there. Top of Mountain. Views are pretty good. Spots spaced out. Phone service was okay “Verizon”. About 8 miles to Custer.

Renegade Pass is a private road and is NOT an option for the dispersed campers on North Pole Road.  Fires are NOT allowed at all in this area. Please keep this information in mind when in that area.