Blackhills Overlook (FR 714) in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska

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Blackhills Overlook (FR 714) in NE

Nebraska NF, Pine Ridge Ranger District
4,182 ft
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A 1.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Dawes County, NE. The road serves Lookout Point.

Nebraska National Forest, Pine Ridge Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 1.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- mapped turnaround at the end.

A lake lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Chadron, is 8.6 mi off.

September normals 49–77°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Strong Canyon (FR 719) in NEForest Road Road1.1miSecond Bench in NEDispersed Camping1.1miRed Cloud Campground in NECampground1.2miRed Cloud (ne) Nebraska Nf in NECampground1.3miOutrider (FR 739) in NEDispersed Camping1.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Nebraska National Forest, Pine Ridge Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?