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South Dakota · Federal campground

Bluebird Trailhead

7 mi west of Pringle, SD · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Bluebird Trailhead

Bluebird Trailhead is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Custer, SD and it provides access to the Martin ATV Trail system, which is comprised of 52 miles of scenic loop trails open to vehicles 62” or less in width. A [trail permit](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/maps-pubs/?cid=FSEPRD533421) is required to use these trails. A bulletin board is on site with information and maps available to the public.

  • Managed by: USFS - Black Hills National Forest
  • Where: 7 mi west of Pringle, SD · 43.61223, -103.73184

Things to do:

HikingOff-road (OHV)

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

36°
14°Jan
38°
15°Feb
47°
23°Mar
54°
30°Apr
63°
40°May
75°
49°Jun
83°
56°Jul
82°
54°Aug
72°
45°Sep
58°
32°Oct
45°
22°Nov
36°
14°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

See Bluebird Trailhead from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
BluebirdATV / OHV, Dirt bikeat camp5.1 mi
Blue HeronATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.5 mi1.1 mi
MartinATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.5 mi4.1 mi
Blue JayATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.7 mi1.8 mi
Pine NeedleATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.9 mi2.1 mi
Pine BoughATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.4 mi2.8 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 13.4 mi
Propane: 11.8 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.