I am planning a trip for late spring in the Black Hills Area. I am just putting together a route and already know my RV cannot go on the Needles Hwy. (****!)My question is: Can I safely take my RV in from Wyoming on Route 16 into the Black Hills and at Custer jump on 385 to Palmer Gulch KOA? Just making sure there are no surprises along the way where I can't fit like I researched on the Needles.I may have answered my own question as the campground gives directions on 385 from Custer, but 16 in from Wyoming and personal experiences are appreciatedThanks!Jay33' Minnie Winnie Class C (2017)

Not a problem. A little curvy through Jewel Cave NM but 18 wheelers make it every day

Corky 12,Thank you very much!!!...more of piece of mind

I had to look up needles hwy to see why you couldn't take your TT onit. I see why now. it looks tight just for a car

I've run U.S.16 from Rapid City to 385 then down to Custer west on 16 again through to Moorcroft Wy with a 38' trailer bumper pull and it's fine road. I don't have any experience on 385 south of Custer

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dieseltruckdriv
Explorer II
Jan 10, 2019
Corky12 wrote:
Not a problem. A little curvy through Jewel Cave NM but 18 wheelers make it every day

+1.
I used to do it pulling doubles. 1st trailer was 45 ft long. The twisty part is called Hells Canyon.

You will be fine, just make sure you stay in your lane in that stretch of road.
texasjayco
Explorer
Jan 10, 2019
I couldn't get the photo to work, so here's a video of me driving the dually through.

VIDEO

Mark
BarabooBob
Explorer III
Jan 09, 2019
I was at that same tunnel with my Toyota RV and thought it was tight. While we were parked there, a full size DP drive through the same tunnel. I felt foolish for worrying.
gkainz
Explorer
Jan 09, 2019
Needles highway is no big deal ... just look at this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfzhPn6zXK8

For those that are humor impaired ... I'M KIDDING!!!!! And, I grew up in the Black Hills, so I've seen this a few times.
texasjayco
Explorer
Jan 07, 2019
old guy wrote:
I had to look up needles hwy to see why you couldn't take your TT onit. I see why now. it looks tight just for a car

Went thru there in my dually last year.

It's pretty tight alright!!
I could reach out the window and touch the rock wall!!

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Mark
jay_bizz77
Explorer
Jan 07, 2019
Great! I appreciate the help...I am sure I'll be on again, clarifying some things, as the trip comes closer.
hornet28
Explorer
Jan 06, 2019
I've run U.S.16 from Rapid City to 385 then down to Custer west on 16 again through to Moorcroft Wy with a 38' trailer bumper pull and it's fine road. I don't have any experience on 385 south of Custer
old_guy
Explorer
Jan 06, 2019
I had to look up needles hwy to see why you couldn't take your TT onit. I see why now. it looks tight just for a car
TexasShadow
Explorer II
Jan 06, 2019
yes!
jay_bizz77
Explorer
Jan 06, 2019
Corky 12,
Thank you very much!!!...more of piece of mind