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Richardson Trailhead
10 mi west of Pringle, SD · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
About Richardson Trailhead
Richardson Trailhead is located approximately 20 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: 10 mi west of Pringle, SD · 43.59538, -103.79621
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | at camp | 0.9 mi |
| East Pass Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.3 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Hawkwright Loop | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 13.6 mi |
| Redtail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Red Cliff | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Tree | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 16.4 mi
Propane: 14.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Bluebird Trailhead 3.4 mi
- Hawkwright Trailhead 4.7 mi
- Comanche Park Campground 10.4 mi
- Campsite · 7 mi W of Custer 10.6 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi SW of Custer 11.2 mi
- KOA 12.2 mi