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Dispersed Camping

Railroad Buttes OHV Area

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Railroad Buttes OHV Area in South Dakota features open terrain with rolling hills and buttes. Temperatures can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Badlands National Park and the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.

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Location

Railroad Buttes OHV Area is located in South Dakota

Coordinates

43.90602799 N
102.8599957 W

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Access

Drive-In
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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Fair
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

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Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
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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

29 min from Rapid City
4 hrs 3 min from Casper
4 hrs 46 min from Cheyenne
4 hrs 53 min from Bismarck

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Reviewed May. 15, 2025

Good for a night

It,s a x dirt bike place.. I had my mountain bike..so that was a plus , near sunset it was just me .. mostly dirt.. so if a rain came be a mess.. does have compost type privy.. did not use it.. really kinda rough. Wind blew .. coyote howling at night .. moo cows too.. it was free .. 17. Miles out of Rapid city SD.. off dirt gravel road..

Sitedown by the big black bluff of dirt by the trees n creek

Month of VisitMay