National Forest
Black Hills NF Dispersed - Harney Peak
Black Hills National Forest · Custer, SD
Operating window: May 1 – Oct 31 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
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Forest Service campgrounds vary by district. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and operating dates are set locally and change seasonally. Call the ranger district to confirm.
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Managed by US Forest Service
Managing agency
- Black Hills National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Custer, SD
About
Dispersed camping throughout the Black Hills National Forest near Black Elk Peak, the highest point east of the Rockies. Ponderosa pine forest with granite spires and mountain meadows. Close to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial.
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Pet Policy
Pets allowed · Max 2 per site
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Black Hills NF Dispersed - Harney Peak
Cathedral Spires Trail
South Dakota
1.6 mi554 ftgain
TrailModerate
Norbeck Trail
South Dakota
11.3 mi2,477 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Little Devils Tower Spur Trail
South Dakota
3.6 mi915 ftgain
TrailModerate
Black Elk Peak South Dakota Highpoint Trail
South Dakota
7.6 mi2,034 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Black Elk Peak via Harney Peak Trail
South Dakota
6.4 mi1,663 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Black Elk Peak and Little Devil's Tower Loop
South Dakota
7.7 mi2,073 ftgain
TrailDifficult
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