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Fire restrictionsSouth Dakota

Black Hills National Forest

Campfire and fire-use rules for this area, with each localized order the land manager has published.

Campfires only in developed sites.

Developed sites

The page states that in the South Dakota portion of the Black Hills National Forest, campfires are allowed only in established campfire grills and grates at designated recreation sites, per a linked Forest Special Order. The order's text, number, and dates are not in the supplied text, and the Wyoming portion is not addressed.

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Black Hills National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service

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Fire restrictions · South Dakota

Black Hills National Forest

Campfires only in developed sites.

Developed sites

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Shapes are approximate planning aids, not legal boundaries.

Current orders 6

Where Fire use Dates Source
Open Fire Restriction - Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District (South Dakota) Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District in South Dakota Campfire in developed sites Since Nov 16, 2024 Black Hills National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions - Bearlodge and Hell Canyon Ranger Districts (Wyoming) National Forest lands in the Bearlodge and Hell Canyon Ranger Districts, Black Hills National Forest, Wyoming No campfire Since Sep 24, 2026 Black Hills National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Black Hills NF in Wyoming National Forest lands in the Bearlodge and Hell Canyon Ranger Districts, Black Hills National Forest, Wyoming No campfire Since Sep 24, 2026 Black Hills National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service
Stage 2 fire prohibitions, Bearlodge and Hell Canyon Ranger Districts (Wyoming) All NFS lands in the Bearlodge and Hell Canyon Ranger Districts, Black Hills National Forest, Wyoming, as shown in Exhibit A No campfire Gas allowed No charcoal No solid fuel No wood Sep 24, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 Black Hills National Forest | Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Black Hills NF in Wyoming | Forest Service
Open Fire Restriction - Black Hills NF in South Dakota Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District in South Dakota Campfire in developed sites Since Nov 16, 2024 Black Hills National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service
South Dakota portion campfire limited to designated sites South Dakota portion of the Black Hills National Forest Campfire in developed sites Current Black Hills National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service

Standing rules 0

No standing localized rules.

Before you go

We track each forest's orders and alerts. Every rule links to its source. Rules change fast in fire season, so check with the forest before your trip. Posted signs and official orders always win.