FR 776 — Cliffs Picnic Area in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska
FR 776 — Cliffs Picnic Area in NE
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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). Climbs 130 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Chadron, is 11 mi off.
September normals 49–76°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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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