Recreation area

Custer Trail Trailhead

Black Hills National Forest · South Dakota — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

From Hill City go west on Deerfield Road approximately 23 miles to northwest side of lake, turn right or south on Forest Road 417, travel to end of road.  The Custer Trail Trailhead is located adjacent to the Custer Trail Campground.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.