Government Pasture (NFSR 353.2C) Motor Vehicle Prohibition

Keystone, S.D., May 19, 2026 – National Forest System Road (NFSR) 353.2C, also known as Government Pasture, will be closed from June 1 through July 1, 2026, to support resource protection efforts.

The temporary closure is necessary to reduce vehicle traffic on NFSR 353.2C and nearby user created routes. Limiting traffic during this period will help improve the quality and quantity of available forage for permitted cattle grazing in the area throughout June. The 30-day closure will provide more favorable grazing conditions while still allowing the public to access and enjoy the surrounding area by foot or other non-motorized means.

We appreciate the public’s cooperation and patience during this closure as we work to provide a safe environment for both grazing livestock and forest visitors.

The NFSR 353.2C Road Closure Order No. BKF-191-2026, and associated map, can be found on the Black Hills National Forest website. For more information on the Black Hills National Forest, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills.

About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.