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Bearlodge Pit
Friday, August 22, 2025
| Other Names | Black Hills National Forest, Bearlodge Ranger District, Black Tail Trails, Bear Lodge Mountains, South Fork Spring Creek, Twomile Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Black Hills National Forest has offers a 5-acre gravel pit and some forest service roads that tie into the nearby Blackail ATV Trails. The pit has some light elevation changes, making it a good choice to bring a beginner.
The gravel pit is open year-round but the trails have a seasonal closure. Camping can be found a few minutes away at Cook Lake.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | WY ORV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | All non-residents must purchase a Wyoming ORV permit. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Some Areas | permitted in gravel pit |
| 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 | Yes Tent: $28.00 RV: $28.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Cook Lake Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Sundance, WY | ||
| From: Sundance, WY
1) Take I-90 East to Exit 199 2) Turn left (north) off the exit ramp onto Hwy 111, continue about 9 miles 3) Turn left (west) onto Hwy 24, continue about 9 miles 4) Turn left (south) onto County Road 204, continue about 1.5 miles 5) Veer left onto Fawn Creek Road, continue about 3 miles 6) Turn left at intersection onto Forest Service Road 830, continue about .5 miles toward gravel pit. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Black Hills National Forest - Bearlodge Ranger District 101 S. 21st Street Sundance, WY 82729 (307) 283-1361 mailroom_r2_black_hills@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Wyoming Department of State Parks 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307) 777-6323 (877) 996-7275 state.parks.parks@wyo.gov wyoparks.state.wy.us |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 5 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4800 to 5000 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 |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Sundance, WY | |
| Diesel | Sundance, WY | |
 Water | Sundance, WY | |
 RV Hookup | Sundance, WY | |
 RV Disposal | Sundance, WY | |
| Campground | Sundance, WY | |
 Conv Store | Sundance, WY |
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