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Visitor Maps and Guides

The Forest Service publishes a variety of map products to help you enjoy your visit. Many maps and brochures are available online and more options are available at our Forest offices.

Forest Visitor Map

Black Hills National Forest Visitor's Map

The Black Hills National Forest Visitor's Map is a comprehensive map showing forest roads, highways, cities, bodies of water, recreational sites, campgrounds, trails and private vs. public land designations on the entire Black Hills National Forest.  

The Black Hills National Forest Visitor's Map is available in paper format from any of the local Forest Service offices or purchase online from the USGS Store.

To purchase a paper map from Black Hills Parks and Forests Association call 605-745-7020 or visit their website.

Digital Map Available

If you own a mobile device such as an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or Android, you can also purchase the Black Hills National Forest Visitor Map to take with you.

  1. Download the free Avenza Maps app on your mobile device
    1. Black Hills National Forest Visitor Map (North Half) [Avenza Map Store, $4.99]
    2. Black Hills National Forest Visitor Map (South Half) [Avenza Map Store, $4.99]

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM)

Motor Vehicle Use Map Screenshot

Motor Vehicle Use Maps are available for the 1.2 million acre Black Hills National Forest. Motor Vehicle Use Maps are the official map for designating all roads, trails and areas available for public motorized travel on the National Forest.

Non-motorized Trail Brochures

non-motorized trail brochures

The Forest has over 450 miles of non-motorized trails ranging in length and difficulty. Many Forest trail brochures (.pdf) are available for free download.

Avenza Recreation Maps (for mobile)

Avenza Maps Screenshot

Recreation Maps (Free Hardcopy .pdf files)

Rec Map Screenshot

Recreation Guide

recreation guide brochure

Last updated January 29, 2026