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RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest

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RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest is located in South Dakota

Coordinates

43.900994922146225 N
103.52400000001461 W

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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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Karen

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2023

Solitude

It was kinda hard to make it this far into the forest, due to some deep ruts in the road, but once here... It's sooooo peaceful.

Month of VisitSeptember

Carissa J.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2023

This place was really fun! We found a great spot off the road to hangout for a few days that had a great view of mountains! Everyone along this trail seemed nice and trustworthy. People were able leave their sites and come back later with nothing missing. Only hard part about staying here would be the road- it was very worn down and after a rain/hail storm(everything was okay after!) there were big puddles everywhere. Tents were flooded and had to dry out in the sun the next day. No problems with a jeep wrangler but pulling a camper would be difficult.

Month of VisitSeptember

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Wayne L.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2023

Amazing!

Super secluded and serene. 4x4 definitely a plus but ground clearance is key

Month of VisitAugust

Bob W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2023

Quiet and Close to Rushmore

Easy drive to spot. 4WD but could be done by car. Several sites well separated.

Site1/2 mile on right

Month of VisitAugust

Marco E.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2023

Excellent spot

Close enough to civilization to be able to get stuff. Removed enough from civilization to feel free from the city. Camping spots are secluded and private. There are no facilities so pack water and toilet paper.

Month of VisitJuly

Grace H.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 10, 2023

Beautiful and Secluded!

Stayed at the first site. Very secluded with maybe 2 other campers in the area. Need 4 wheel drive past first couple sites since roads are rough. Otherwise a great spot to stay. We had a some service on phones with Verizon and T-Mobile.

Month of VisitJuly

Molly G.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 9, 2023

Secluded but need 4WD/High Clearance

Some motorcyclists made it through using the SW entrance. Definitely need high clearance for the NE part of the road. Got a really nice secluded spot. Had cell service!

Month of VisitJuly

Gregory

Guide

Reviewed May. 8, 2023

Little piece of heaven

Of course timing is everything, however in early May, no bugs, No traffic, isolated yet near Mt Rushmore, and the Crazy Horse exhibit.

Sitesecond one on the right.

Month of VisitJune

Gregory

Guide

Reviewed May. 8, 2023

Nestled in trees and rock outcrops

We stayed at the 1st turn out we came across, so cant say what the rest of the sites were like. Gravel road was good driving in, but a large dip getting into site (photo 1) Our 24ft camper leveled easily, with no checks, and behind us was a level grassy patch (photo 2) where you could easily have a 4man tent. Site was clean, so nice to see people pack in / out. Sun from sun up, to about 1hr before sunset. Super quiet.

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Month of VisitJune

Joel D.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 14, 2022

High clearance 4wd highly recommended

Nice remote location. Camped on a pass just before 4x4 road decended. Plenty of fresh wildlife signs. They'll be around by dawn. Drove in with lifted 4x4 hightop sprinter 144. Anything longer will have issues.

SiteNot marked but level spot at the pass.

Month of VisitOctober

Hunter F.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 4, 2022

Great stay

We stayed in the first lot as you drove in, backed all the way up into a nice secluded spot. No bathrooms, but Wrinkled Rock parking lot had a bathroom just down the road. Amazing free spot so close to the monument.

Site1

Month of VisitJuly

Brad C.

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 1, 2021

Fun place

We have a blast here. Was very quiet. Seen some wildlife. Beautiful stop we stayed at.

Month of VisitSeptember

vicki

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 22, 2021

Beautiful but scary road!

We drove down this road and found a nice area to sleep for a night. The road to get in was very rocky and steep! We decided to go out a different way and it was even worse then the way in. Luckily our promaster van was able to get us out safely. I definitely recommend a high clearance vehicle for this road.

Month of VisitDecember

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Keith L.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 4, 2021

Fantastic dispersed camping.

Literally dozens of good dispersed camp sites along this rough road. Amazing find so close to Mt Rushmore. Elevation is about 5500 feet. I camped in November and the water bottle in my tent froze. In the morning it was only a 10 minute drive to the memorial. With the sun in my eyes it was too late when I saw the deer. (:-(

Shawn O.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 12, 2021

Good Off Grid Camping

A nice easy access forest service road with areas that have been used enough to resemble camping areas. The road goes a ways and branches off so I’m sure you’d be able to find something to suit your needs as we did.

Month of VisitNovember

Meg

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 3, 2021

Secluded Area near Mt Rushmore

Thanks to the first reviewer, I was able to find this campsite after showing up to the Black Hills and all campsites were booked.

A great retreat from the tourism, but still close enough to run to store and all attractions. No phone service out here so mark the location. A few campsites along the gravel road, all dispersed.

No fires (reason for the 4 star rating since it got cold at night) but was so secluded we were able to leave our things while we went and climbed and fished.

Month of VisitNovember