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Riley Hill Trailhead

10 mi west of Johnson Siding, SD · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Riley Hill Trailhead

Riley Hill Trailhead offers extensive access to a wide variety of trails from just south of Roubaix Lake Recreation Area to north of Pactola Reservoir. Trails range from old logging roads for a peaceful OHV ride, to narrow single track for the more adventurous, and have a wide variety in-between. This series of trails has something for almost everyone. Access the Riley Hill Trailhead from Deadwood, via US Highway 385 south. Travel on US 385 S for 19.5 miles to Rochford Road, turning west (right). Proceed approximately 4.1 miles west towards Rochford, SD. After approximately 4.1 miles turn north (right) on Trail 8214. There are signs along Rochford Road announcing “Riley Hill Trailhead” just before arriving at Trail 8214. After turning on the trail, the trailhead is 100 yards ahead. The Forest Service plans developing the trailhead in 2017, yet it is available for current use.

  • Managed by: USFS - Black Hills National Forest
  • Where: 10 mi west of Johnson Siding, SD · 44.13236, -103.6359

Things to do:

HikingOff-road (OHV)

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

Weather by month

36°
11°Jan
36°
11°Feb
45°
19°Mar
51°
26°Apr
60°
36°May
71°
45°Jun
79°
51°Jul
77°
49°Aug
69°
40°Sep
55°
29°Oct
44°
19°Nov
36°
12°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 Riley Hill Trailhead from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
East Gimlet Br 1CATV roadat camp0.1 mi
Minne 212ATV / OHV, Dirt bikeat camp1.1 mi
Minne 214ATV / OHV, Dirt bikeat camp1.5 mi
Merritt 29ATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.2 mi0.7 mi
Merritt 31Dirt bike0.2 mi1.9 mi
Merritt 26ATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.3 mi0.9 mi

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

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

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

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 18 mi
Propane: 18.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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