South Dakota Road Maps, South Dakota Road Condition Photos, & Highway RV Travel Itineraries
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South Dakota State #244
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Miles |
Road Item |
Road Summary |
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(19.1) |
0.0
(11.9) |
Welcome to South Dakota
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Point of interest. South Dakota Highway #244 is also part of the ' South Dakota - Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway ' For highway map & driving directions - See attached link for more information.
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| 0.0
(19.1) |
0.0
(11.9) |
Black Hills National Forest
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The Black Hills National Forest is located in southwestern South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming on 1.2 million ponderosa pine-studded acres ranging in elevation as high as 7,242 feet. Amid the splendid scenery are 11 reservoirs, 30 campgrounds, 26 picnic areas, 2 scenic byways, 1,300 miles of streams, 13,426 acres of wilderness, over 450 miles of trails, and much more. As the forest is managed for multiple use, visitors will see mining, logging, cattle grazing, and summer homes on their travels.
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| 0.0
(19.1) |
0.0
(11.9) |
Junction of highway # 385 & # 16
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North to Deadwood City, South Dakota - Spearfish, South Dakota. South to city of Custer, SD. - For highway travel north and south via U.S. Highway # 385 - See Milebymile.com Road map Highway Travel Guide - U.S. highway # 385 - City of Custer SD. to city of Deadwood, SD; for driving directions. |
| 1.3
(17.8) |
0.8
(11.1) |
Jepsen Road
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South side of highway. |
| 2.0
(17.1) |
1.2
(10.6) |
Roadside turnout
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Paved turnout, no services, south side of highway |
| 3.1
(16.0) |
1.9
(9.9) |
Norbeck, SD. National Forest Wildlife Preserve
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Western boundary. |
| 4.4
(14.7) |
2.7
(9.1) |
Palmer Creek Road
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South side of highway. |
| 4.7
(14.4) |
2.9
(8.9) |
Access to campground & lodging
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North side of highway. |
| 5.0
(14.1) |
3.1
(8.8) |
Access to Black Hills National Forest, SD. Willow Creek Campground and Trailhead
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South side of highway. |
| 5.6
(13.5) |
3.5
(8.4) |
Roadside turnout
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Paved turnout, no services, south side of highway |
| 6.0
(13.1) |
3.7
(8.1) |
View from highway
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Driving east. |
| 6.2
(12.9) |
3.9
(8.0) |
Roadside turnout
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Paved turnout, no services, north side of highway |
| 6.6
(12.5) |
4.1
(7.8) |
Roadside turnout
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Paved turnout, no services, south side of highway |
| 7.5
(11.6) |
4.7
(7.2) |
Roadside turnout
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Paved turnout, no services, south side of highway |
| 8.4
(10.7) |
5.2
(6.6) |
Roadside turnout with historic information sign
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Paved turnout, no services, south side of highway |
| 8.8
(10.3) |
5.5
(6.4) |
Access to Black Hills, SD. National Forest - Big Pine hiking Trail
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Paved turnout, no services. |
| 9.3
(9.8) |
5.8
(6.1) |
Access to Black Hills, SD. National Forest Horse Thief Lake Campground
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Paved turnout, no services, south side of highway |
| 9.8
(9.3) |
6.1
(5.8) |
View from highway
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Driving east. |
| 10.1
(9.0) |
6.3
(5.6) |
Roadside turnout with scenic view area - Photo from view area
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Paved turnout, no services, south side of highway. |
| 10.1
(9.0) |
6.3
(5.6) |
Photo from roadsideturnout
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| 10.6
(8.5) |
6.6
(5.3) |
Access to Black Hills, SD. National Forest Horse Thief Lake hiking trail with fishing access
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Paved turnout, no services, south side of highway |
| 11.3
(7.8) |
7.0
(4.8) |
Black Hills, SD. National Forest Breezy Point Picnic Area
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North side of highway. |
| 11.4
(7.7) |
7.1
(4.8) |
Access to Black Hills, SD. National Forest Interpretive Information Center
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North side of highway. |
| 12.1
(7.0) |
7.5
(4.3) |
Black Hills, SD. National Forest - Winkled Rock Trailhead
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| 12.4
(6.7) |
7.7
(4.2) |
Roadside turnout
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Paved turnout, no services, south side of highway |
| 12.8
(6.3) |
8.0
(3.9) |
Roadside turnout
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Paved turnout, no services, south side of highway |
| 12.9
(6.2) |
8.0
(3.9) |
View from highway
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Driving east |
| 13.1
(6.0) |
8.1
(3.7) |
Roadside turnout with information sign and scenic view area
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Paved turnout. |
| 14.4
(4.7) |
8.9
(2.9) |
Access to Mount Rushmore, SD. National Mounument
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West side of highway. |
| 14.4
(4.7) |
8.9
(2.9) |
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Photo taken from Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. |
| 14.4
(4.7) |
8.9
(2.9) |
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Photo taken from Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. |
| 14.4
(4.7) |
8.9
(2.9) |
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Photo taken from Mount Rushmore, South Dakota Interpretive area, were the history of the construction is displayed. |
| 17.0
(2.1) |
10.6
(1.3) |
Boane Mountain Road
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South side of highway. |
| 17.5
(1.6) |
10.9
(1.0) |
Junction of highway # 16a
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NOTE, highway #244 ends at this point. South to Custer State Park. North to community of Keystone, South Dakota. For travel south via SD. highway # 16a. See Milebymile .com - Road Map Highway Travel Guide SD. #16a - Black Hills National Forest - Custer State Park To City of Custer, SD
for driving directions. |
| 17.6
(1.5) |
10.9
(0.9) |
Short side trip
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North to community of Keystone South Dakota, via highway #16a. |
| 18.2
(0.9) |
11.3
(0.6) |
Community of Keystone - Photo Keystone, SD. highway welcome sign
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Welcome to Keystone, South Dakota |
| 19.1
(0.0) |
11.9
(0.0) |
Keystone, South Dakota Business Area
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Junction of highway # 40, east to community of Hermosa, South Dakota. |
| 19.1
(0.0) |
11.9
(0.0) |
Start / Finish of Highway Travel Guide - e
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