FR 948 — Benedict Buttes in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska

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FR 948 — Benedict Buttes in NE

Nebraska NF, Pine Ridge Ranger District
3,805 ft
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A 1.5-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 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The nearest town, Chadron, is 26 mi off.

September normals 46–78°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 928 — Benedict Buttes in NEForest Road Road2.4miFR 943 — Boardgate Dam in NEDispersed Camping3.5miFR 942 — Boardgate Dam in NEDispersed Camping3.6miFR 946 — Roundtop in NEDispersed Camping4.1miFR 945 — Pine Butte in NEDispersed Camping4.2mi
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?