Highline (FR 718) in NE -- Camping Rules & Access in Nebraska
Highline (FR 718) in NE
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.12.7 of the 22.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, 12.1 miles of it dirt. Climbs 2,100 ft over 22.4 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0, 1.7, 4.2, 5.2 and 16.8 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch, with camps along here. Private here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off. A pond lies 0.4 mi off.
Nebraska National Forest, Pine Ridge Ranger District: Prohibits camping in the same ranger district, in a developed campground or dispersed camping, for more than 14 nonconsecutive days within a 30-day period.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Nebraska National Forest, Pine Ridge Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 47–78°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.