FR 945 — Pine Butte in NE -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nebraska
FR 945 — Pine Butte in NE
A 1.7-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.
All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 600 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 41%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
The nearest town, Chadron, is 30 mi off.
September normals 46–77°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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