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Overview

The Camp 5 Motorized Trailhead is the most popular gateway to over 10 miles of rock-crawling, 4x4, and OHV routes in the Deadwood area. Many of these trails can be very challenging and test the limits of operators and machines. Several of the trails wind in and out of creek beds, through boulder fields, and up and down waterfalls as they navigate around steep canyons and pine forests. The trails south of the trailhead are popular with 4x4 clubs, rock-crawling enthusiasts, and adventure-seekers throughout the region. The two trails to the west of the trailhead (Trails 8041 and 8040) are popular OHV routes that are enjoyed by ATV riders. Trails are open from May 15 – Dec 15. To access the Camp 5 Trailhead from Interstate 90: depart from Exit 30 in Sturgis. Turn on SD Highway 34 / Lazelle Street heading west (this will be a right off of I-90 if coming from Spearfish and a left if coming from Rapid City). SD 34 / Lazelle St becomes US Highway 14 ALT / Boulder Canyon Rd after 0.5 miles. Continue on US 14 ALT / Boulder Canyon Rd for 5.4 miles to Camp 5 Rd. Camp 5 Rd is on the south (left) side of the road. Proceed down the hill approximately 100 yards to the parking area on the east (left). Access the Camp 5 Trailhead from Deadwood by taking Main Street northeast toward Sturgis. Keep right continuing on US Highway14 Alt for 4.9 miles. Turn south (right) onto Camp 5 Rd. Proceed down the hill approximately 100 yards to the parking area on the east (left).

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Tent-focused

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Nearest town

Lawrence County, SD

Nearest major city

Denver, CO

~329 miles away

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