US Forest ServiceFree
Custer National Grassland SD
Buffalo, South Dakota, South Dakota2,868 ft🗓 May–Oct
About this site
USFS dispersed camping on Thunder Basin National Grassland near the Black Hills. Pronghorn, prairie dogs, raptors.
Peak season temperatures
80°F
Avg high
58°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Domestic HorseLong-billed Curlew
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Fire RingGrassland Access
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- May–Oct
- Elevation
- 2,868 ft
- Peak temps
- 58°–80°F
- Rating
- 3.9 (11)
- Coordinates
- 44.7034, -103.1534
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