Windmill (FR 727) in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska

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Windmill (FR 727) in NE

Nebraska NF, Pine Ridge Ranger District
4,308 ft
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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). Climbs 30 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Chadron, is 12 mi off.

September normals 49–76°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?