Roberts Tract (FR 737) in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska

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Roberts Tract (FR 737) in NE

Nebraska NF, Pine Ridge Ranger District
3,849 ft
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A 1.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Dawes County, NE. The road serves Chimney Butte.

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 for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Cunningham Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Chadron, is 13 mi off.

September normals 47–78°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Roberts Tract (ne) Nebraska Nf in NECampground0.8miFR 767 — Chimney Butte in NEDispersed Camping3.1miFR 768 — Chimney Butte in NEDispersed Camping3.7miCoffee Mill Butte (FR 702) in NEForest Road Road3.7miFR 769 — Chimney Butte in NEDispersed Camping4.0mi
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?