FR 767 — Chimney Butte in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska

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FR 767 — Chimney Butte in NE

Nebraska NF, Pine Ridge Ranger District
3,924 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.5-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 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Little Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Chadron, is 16 mi off.

September normals 47–77°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 768 — Chimney Butte in NEDispersed Camping0.9miFR 769 — Chimney Butte in NEDispersed Camping1.2miFR 770 — Chimney Butte in NEDispersed Camping1.9miFR 771, Nebraska in NEDispersed Camping2.7miFR 766 — West Ash Creek Picnic Area in NEDispersed Camping2.8mi
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?