Facility · Wyoming ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Black Hills National Forest (NF) · Open Access
From Hill City go west on Deerfield Road approximately 23 miles to northwest side of lake, turn right or south on Forest Road 417, travel to end of road. The Custer Trail Trailhead is located adjacent to the Custer Trail Campground.
44.02530, -103.79813 · 44°1'31.1"N 103°47'53.3"W
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 37 | 45 | 51 | 60 | 71 | 80 | 79 | 71 | 56 | 44 | 37 |
| Low °F | 3 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 31 | 39 | 44 | 40 | 32 | 21 | 12 | 6 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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