CAMP 5 82″ DRIVE

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People who miss riding the Camp 5 area during their Black Hills vacation, miss a diverse ride filled with remnants’ of old gold mines and beautiful geological scenery.

Trail 8041 will take you in and Trail 567.1 will bring you out. If you find Galena, take 170 East for some extreme trails.

The Galena Waterfall is a nice little surprise as you pass over Bear Butte Creek.

There is history to be seen at the Galena Cemetery on Vinegar Hill just outside of Galena.

To explore the Black Hills National Forest or ride the Mickelson Trail, Deadwood Outdoor Rentals is your perfect destination.

A visit to Strawberry Hill Lake, West Strawberry Creek or even Reausaw Lake is worth your riding time.

If the conditions are right, shortly after leaving the trailhead, you get your tires wet when you cross Boulder Creek water crossings.

Some of the mystery of the area includes the Camp 5 cave and the Camp 5 cabin.

The China Wall is an example of the mining history to be seen on the Camp 5 Ride.

Ghost towns include the Fort Meade Ghost Town, Rochmond Ghost Town, Reausaw Ghost Town and the Galena Ghost Town.

If the gate is open, spend some time riding in the Marcotte Game Production area.

*Website is for information purposes only – ride or drive at your own risk.

*Camp 5 is the location of our most extreme trails. Trails 8042, 8043, 4045, 8046, 8049 are extreme. I have traveled all these trails on a 550 Sportsman. Depending on what machine you are driving you may be able to navigate them as well. Anyone renting a machine should avoid these trails because you are likely to be charged for damage when you return the unit.

Trails 8044 and 8047 navigate through the extreme area, but are very much passable. Care should be taken to not drift off these trails as they intersect in numerous locations with the extreme trails.

Bear Butte State Park is worth a visit if your time allows.

There are no width restricted trails on the Camp 5 ride.

Connecting rides include: Stageyard, Custer Peak and Beaver Park.

A good place to park is the Camp 5 trailhead.

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