South Dakota Unit 27L Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
South Dakota Unit 27L
Updated Jul 22, 2026
At a Glance
16Square Miles
99%Public Land
3,150 - 4,250Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Bring your shotgun for pheasants, Sharptail Grouse, and possibly a Greater Prairie Chicken
Mount Rushmore which is southwest out of Rapid City, SD is approximately 40 miles from the northeast corner of this unit
GOHUNT maps are key for public/private land access
This unit is located in the southwest corner of the state on the southeast corner of the Black Hills. This unit is relatively small compared to most units in the state, but is mostly public land that can be hunted. This unit consists of dense forest with very dramatic elevation changes all throughout leading down to the Cheyenne River and Angostura Reservoir.
Lots of deer both mule deer and whitetail in the unit, but hunters struggle to find older age class deer.