Cottonwood Springs Campground
Cottonwood Springs Campground, South Dakota will be fully closed at the start of the 2026 season. Supporting services, including contract janitorial, refuse collection, mowing, park attendant coverage, fire ring cleaning and weed control, will also be suspended during this period. Closure signage will be posted at the site. Visitors with existing reservations through [Recreation.gov][1] will receive full refunds automatically. USACE expects to resume full operations at Cottonwood Springs when staffing and conditions allow. The district thanks visitors, volunteers and partners for their patience and continued support. [1]: http://Recreation.gov
Black Hills National Forest
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Black Hills National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Black Hills National Forest
Camping or occupying on the Black Hills National Forest Lands for a period longer of 14 calendar days (including portions of days) in a continuous 28-day period is prohibited.
Black Hills National Forest
This closure is to protect public health and safety while construction work is being conducted. This closure order includes the Osprey trailhead, the entirety of Osprey Trail, NFS Trail #58, Pactola Loop B Campground, and National Forest System lands as depicted on map (Exhibit A).
Black Hills National Forest
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will take effect on all National Forest lands in the Bearlodge, Northern Hills, Mystic, and Hell Canyon Ranger Districts on the Black Hills National Forest in the State of South Dakota and the State of Wyoming beginning 12:01 am, July 27, 2026. Stage 2 Restrictions…
Black Hills National Forest
Topaz timber sale near Sturgis, SD continues. Tethered logging with chipping/mastication may cause flying debris near trails. Watch signs and flaggers.
Black Hills National Forest
Remember that access to all caves in Region 2 must be authorized through a mandatory registration system that is available Online through the regional office.
Black Hills National Forest
Please use caution when entering the Wilderness. At any given time, trees can fall without warning. Many of the trails located within the Black Elk Wilderness are cleared in early summer, but the number of downed trees across trails can change in an instant from storms passing over the Black…
Black Hills National Forest
The Forest Service sells permits to cut firewood for personal use. Firewood cutting can be a fun outing, can save on your heating bill and can be good exercise. Firewood cutting cleans up dead wood, reduces the potential for wildfires, and avoids waste of a valuable resource, but it can also cause…
Black Hills National Forest
Visit https://us-385.com/ for updates on the Hwy 385 Construction project and/or text “US385” to 605-566-4041 to receive updates.
Black Hills National Forest
Prohibition on campfires or fires except for in certain established fireplaces or stoves within the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District in South Dakota.
Black Hills National Forest
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails in the Bearlodge Ranger District, Black Hills National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A…
Black Hills National Forest
Pursuant to 16U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System(NFS) lands and trails within the Black Elk Wilderness of the Black Hills National Forest, located in Pennington County and Custer County, South Dakota, and shown on the attached…
Black Hills National Forest
Acts prohibited information on possessing or operating a motorized vehicle off Forest Development Roads within these Botanical Areas. 36 CFR 261.53 (b).
Black Hills National Forest
Special Closure Order on Concentrated Public Use Areas and Developed Recreation Areas. See Order below for details.
Black Hills National Forest
Code of Federal Regulations, the following acts are prohibited on all Forest Development Roads under the jurisdiction of the Black Hills National Forest: Using a National Forest road for commercial hauling of non-federal products, commodities, or materials without a permit or written…
Black Hills National Forest
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibited: No person(s) may enter or be within the area within 1/2 mile of the Designated Seismic Site, (DSS), or on Forest Development Road 711 or FDR 110.4A within 1/2 mile of the DSS. This prohibited area is described as T.2N., R.1E.,…
Black Hills National Forest
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following are prohibited: a) All motorized vehicles are prohibited from entering the area known as the Spokane Mine. Access is limited to foot travel and by horseback. This prohibited area is shown on the attached map. (36 CFR 261.53(c) and (f)). b) Access is…
Black Hills National Forest
In accordance with. "36 CFR 251.10 PROHIBITION OF LOCATION OF MINING CLAIMS WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS IN THE NORBECK WILDLIFE PRESERVE, SOUTH DAKOTA", it has been determined that the location of mining claims within the area described below would not be in the public interest. [13 FR 3676, July 1, 1948,…
Black Hills National Forest
For public health or safety the use of explosives within the below described area is prohibited. (36 CFR 261.53)