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Spearfish Quarry
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
| Other Names | Black Hills National Forest, Northern Hills Ranger District |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area consists of a 5-acre gravel pit and a few miles of old forest service roads.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Black Hills National Forest Motorized Trail Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | ||
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (62 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 62 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Some Areas | permitted in quarry |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Gravel Pit |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Address | Tinton Road, Spearfish, SD 57783 | ||
| From: Spearfish, SD
1) Take Tinton Road south about 5 miles 2) Trailhead entrance is on the right (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Black Hills National Forest - Northern Hills Ranger District 2014 N. Main Street Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 642-4622 sm.fs.r2_bkf_webin@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 5 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Urban/man-made | |
| Elevation | 5000 to 5050 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Single Track |  None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Spearfish, SD | |
| Diesel | Spearfish, SD | |
 Water | Spearfish, SD | |
 RV Hookup | Spearfish, SD | |
 RV Disposal | Spearfish, SD | |
| Campground | Spearfish, SD | |
 Conv Store | Spearfish, SD |
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