Custer Trail Trailhead

Facility · Wyoming ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,939 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting there

44.02530, -103.79813 · 44°1'31.1"N 103°47'53.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F373745516071807971564437
Low °F341221313944403221126
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.

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Common questions about Custer Trail Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Custer Trail Trailhead?
No. Custer Trail Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Custer Trail Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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