Firesteel Ghost Town
Dewey County, South Dakota45.4247, -101.2852
Can you visit?
Tribal land
Cheyenne River Reservation · Ask the tribe first
- Nearest town
- 28 miNorth Eagle Butte, SD
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,350 ft717 m
Firesteel is a former settlement in Dewey County, South Dakota, listed among the ghost towns of South Dakota. It lies at about 2,350 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1910.
On the map
- Tribal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Firesteel. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is North Eagle Butte, SD, about 28 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bismarck, ND, 99 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Athboy33 mi west
- Coal Springs40 mi west
- LeBeau49 mi east
- Forest City56 mi southeast
- Petrel60 mi northwest
- Freda64 mi north
- Brisbane64 mi north
- Dogtooth67 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Tribal land: Cheyenne River Reservation
This spot is inside Cheyenne River Reservation. Tribal nations set their own rules for visitors, and some parcels inside a reservation are privately owned, so contact the tribe before you go.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Timber Lake. Snow is normal from October to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Timber Lake station (USC00398307), 10 miles away. About 19.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Dewey County, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45.42471, -101.28515 |
| Elevation | 2,350 ft (717 m) |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Also known as | Firesteel, South Dakota, Firesteel, SD |
| Sources | Wikidata Q15217738 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Firesteel ghost town?
In Dewey County, South Dakota, at 45.4247, -101.2852. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is North Eagle Butte, SD, about 28 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bismarck, ND, 99 miles away.
Can you visit Firesteel?
Tribal land. This spot is inside Cheyenne River Reservation. Tribal nations set their own rules for visitors, and some parcels inside a reservation are privately owned, so contact the tribe before you go.
When is the best time to visit Firesteel?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Timber Lake. Snow is normal from October to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Firesteel?
Yes. Athboy (33 mi), Coal Springs (40 mi).
