FR 942 — Boardgate Dam in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska

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FR 942 — Boardgate Dam in NE

Nebraska NF, Pine Ridge Ranger District
3,918 ft
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Overnight camping allowed
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A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sioux 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.

The road in has not been measured -- unknown, not bad. Level ground alongside most of its length. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

The nearest town, Chadron, is 26 mi off.

September normals 46–78°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 943 — Boardgate Dam in NEDispersed Camping0.1miFR 928 — Benedict Buttes in NEForest Road Road3.5miFR 948 — Benedict Buttes in NEDispersed Camping3.6miFR 946 — Roundtop in NEDispersed Camping5.3miFR 945 — Pine Butte in NEDispersed Camping5.5mi
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?