US Rocky Mountain South Dakota meet up and explore Dalton Lake area

[Mtnmn99]

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Thanks for the inclusion! I'll check schedule and get back to you ASAP. This seems like a possibility for me.

We hope to see you at the event.

I'm in see ya there.

Great to hear.

 

[Valkuria01]

I would love to go but unfortunately I have to work.

 

[Plisken]

Apologies if this turns out to be a duplicate posting (browser choked on my phone)...I've been looking at the MVUM maps for this area and dispersed camping should be an option for those driving up. I plan to partake of it on my arrival Friday. If others are doing similar and want to gather in the same area I'm open to it otherwise I'll wing it and meet at the RP Saturday morning.
MVUM - Black Hills National Forest - Maps & Publications (scroll down and choose "northern hills" map)

Rules for dispersed camping in this area: Black Hills National Forest - Camping & Cabins:Dispersed Camping

 

[TheTBlock]

Double checked the trailhead and it's a bit rockier than this spring, but still more than doable with slow going. Might be a bit of a challenge if anyone is in a Subaru type vehicle class but I don't think it's unreasonable for them! Here's some pictures of the rocky spots if anyone is considering but unsure of coming!

 

[Mtnmn99]

I believe the rigs that are going are pretty set up, (not suburb) I will double check tonight.

Any snow?

Double checked the trailhead and it's a bit rockier than this spring, but still more than doable with slow going. Might be a bit of a challenge if anyone is in a Subaru type vehicle class but I don't think it's unreasonable for them! Here's some pictures of the rocky spots if anyone is considering but unsure of coming!

 

[Mtnmn99]

I just looked. 3 Jeeps, 1 Colorado (You), and a Tundra

 

[TheTBlock]

Potential for snow tomorrow or Monday but it's suppose to be 50-65 all week so it should be fine by next Saturday as well. It looked like everyone had pretty good rigs but figured I'd clarify in case some were just in the shadows reading the comments!

 

[Flatland woodsman]

Depending what type of overnight you are looking for, we have dispersed areas that I\'ve explored a few spots for, or quite a few USFS campgrounds. If you are looking for a campfire you will have to use a USFS campground in the forest as campfires and charcoal grills are banned currently otherwise!

If there are others, who are looking for overnight. I may be able to join. It would be great to meet others.

I am planning to overnight Saturday, and possibly Friday night.

 

[Flatland woodsman]

Depending what type of overnight you are looking for, we have dispersed areas that I've explored a few spots for, or quite a few USFS campgrounds. If you are looking for a campfire you will have to use a USFS campground in the forest as campfires and charcoal grills are banned currently otherwise!

If there are others, who are looking for overnight. I may be able to join. It would be great to meet others.

I up for any type of camping. Be interested in camping both Friday and Saturday. Just drop me a pin on where you guys plan to camp.

 

[TheTBlock]

The biggest question is, Dispersed or USFS Campground? Dispersed means no campfires anywhere in the black hills, USFS means campfires in a pit, but paid spots

 

[Flatland woodsman]

I am fine with disperse camping. I do have a propane ammo fire box if that is ok. I can bring just let me know.

 

[TheTBlock]

Propane pits are allowed here so that would certainly be ok! I have a few dispersed spots I've marked and explored off a couple trails that would work and are surrounded by trees. I can camp Friday and Saturday nights, Friday I'd be able to be to one of the spots by 5:30-6PM after work easily

 

[TheTBlock]

Here is a couple spots, tucked in the trees a bit that I have been to.
44.31335, -103.57508
44.37358, -103.58579
Off a couple trails that aren't too bad or far off the canyon

 

[Mtnmn99]

Thanks. I am looking forward to this weekend. Hopeing the weather holds out.

 

[Plisken]

Sorry all, I have to bail. My father isn't doing well this week. I look forward to seeing pictures though.

 

[Mtnmn99]

Sorry all, I have to bail. My father isn't doing well this week. I look forward to seeing pictures though.

I am sorry to hear about your father. I hope he gets better.
We will get you on the trail next time.

 

[TheTBlock]

Very sorry to hear the bad news. Hope everything works out.

 

[TheTBlock]

I am gonna drop out of camping tomorrow but should still be able to Saturday after the trails and everything. Looking forward to meeting up Saturday AM!

 

[Mtnmn99]

See you Saturday. I am not camping this weekend. But will be there Sat. Looking forward to it

 

[Flatland woodsman]

Propane pits are allowed here so that would certainly be ok! I have a few dispersed spots I've marked and explored off a couple trails that would work and are surrounded by trees. I can camp Friday and Saturday nights, Friday I'd be able to be to one of the spots by 5:30-6PM after work easily

Have family things to do in rapid. Will get my permit. And head that way around 5ish. Just let me know which site you decide and I’ll head that way.