Iron Mountain Road Rv
Driving toward mount rushmore the road goes through a narrow tunnel that perfectly frames mount rushmore in the distance.
Iron mountain road rv. An engineering marvel iron mountain road is an incredibly scenic drive that twists turns and cuts through the mountains. This winding road runs between mount rushmore national memorial and the junction of us 16a and sd 36 in custer state park. From keystone the scenic drive takes travelers past mount rushmore and to the top of iron mountain where a pull out provides an amazing vista of the black hills and mount rushmore before winding back down toward custer state park and sd 36. Iron mountain has switch backs and spiral turns needles also has switchbacks.
Everyone that has experienced this 17 mile stretch in the black hills of south dakota leaves with an opinion about this road either good or bad this road will leave an impression. The highway s western terminus is an intersection with us 16 us 385 and south dakota highway 89 sd 89 in custer south dakota. Each area has designated tent only sites designated rv only sites and designated rv tent combination sites. We believe that it is the most unusual and captivating road in america.
The eastern terminus is at an interchange with us 16 called the keystone wye south of rapid city south dakota. Iron mountain road also known as us 16a begins just outside of keystone south dakota. Portions of us 16a are known as the iron mountain road. Amenities include electricity at each site sanitary waste disposal station showers flush toilets swim beach and boat launch.
Iron mountain is a class a camping area located on degray lake featuring 69 campsites. Iron mountain road also known as 16a is an incredible journey an unforgettable experience. Just 17 miles with 314 curves 14 switchbacks 3 tunnels and 3 pigtails turns which loop over their own road allowing the road to climb rapidly. I would strongly suggest you avoid iron mountain road and needles highway with an rv.
With lodging options that include cabins rv sites and tent sites we have something to meet anyone s budget. There are videos on line that can give a visual. It s a beautiful drive and one i highly recommend. 116 iron mountain pkwy dahlonega ga 30533 right of ga hwy 52 between forrest hills resort and juliette chapel.
Both are listed on this website. We are centrally located in the black hills of south dakota on 23 picturesque acres between mt rushmore and custer state park on iron mountain road.