FR 968 — McMeekin Dam in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska

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FR 968 — McMeekin Dam in NE

Nebraska NF, Pine Ridge Ranger District
3,698 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.3-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 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The nearest town, Chadron, is 21 mi off.

September normals 46–79°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Sioux Resvr (FR 911) in NEDispersed Camping3.7miSugarloaf (FR 900) in NEForest Road Road6.3miWolf Butte (FR 909) in NEForest Road Road6.4miRock Bass Resvr (FR 913) in NEDispersed Camping6.8miAgate (FR 922) in NEForest Road Road7.3mi
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?