FR 766 — West Ash Creek Picnic Area in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska

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FR 766 — West Ash Creek Picnic Area in NE

Nebraska NF, Pine Ridge Ranger District
4,025 ft
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Dawes County, NE.

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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

West Ash Creek runs 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Chadron, is 18 mi off.

September normals 4878°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?