FR 774 — Cliffs Picnic Area in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska

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FR 774 — Cliffs Picnic Area in NE

Nebraska NF, Pine Ridge Ranger District
4,195 ft
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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).

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Chadron, is 9.1 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
FR 763 — Soapweed Trail & Cabin Trail in NEDispersed Camping2.0miFR 776 — Cliffs Picnic Area in NEDispersed Camping2.1miChasek (FR 728) in NEDispersed Camping2.1miRed Cloud (ne) Nebraska Nf in NECampground2.3miRed Cloud Campground in NECampground2.3mi
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?