RV site details
From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage, an RV length limit, or dump or sewer service. Call (605) 673-9200 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About SUMMIT RIDGE LOOKOUT CABIN
SUMMIT RIDGE LOOKOUT CABIN is a public campground in CUSTER, SD. It has 1 campsites. 1 sites can be reserved.
Summit Ridge Cabin is located near the border of Wyoming in Southwestern South Dakota on the Black Hills National Forest, providing a perfect setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, the cabin was originally used as housing for personnel that staffed the adjacent forest fire lookout tower.
The cabin is available for reservation throughout the year when accessible. At an elevation of 6,096 feet, it can receive considerable snowfall.
The roads to the cabin are not plowed, so generally it is not accessible from December through March. NOTE: Check with local office for snow conditions during winter months.
The area around the cabin is remote, yet offers visitors a multitude of recreational opportunities throughout all seasons. Hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles are popular in summer and early autumn.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-In and Gravel
Location
Hell Canyon Ranger District, 1019 North 5th Street, CUSTER, SD 57730
About 44 miles west of Rapid City, SD
Elevation 6,094 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes SUMMIT RIDGE LOOKOUT CABIN in a setting associated with forest and mountain landscape. For trip planning, the source identifies Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback riding, and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this CUSTER campground.