Dispersed Camping in Cherry County, Nebraska
Showing 17 locations in Cherry County.
Big Alkali Lake Wildlife Management Area
A rustic state-managed camping area on the shores of Big Alkali Lake within the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge complex. It features lakeside sites with concrete pads, electrical hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables adjacent to an abandoned historic refuge center.
Fishberry Campground & RV Park
A developed private campground in Valentine featuring tent sites and RV sites equipped with 30/50 amp electrical service, pull-through configurations, and full hookups.
Forest Spur Road Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road inside Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping spots tucked into a scenic pine-wooded environment.
Merritt Reservoir State Park - Cedar Bay
An official state park campground featuring beach access, beautiful lakeside sunset views, and sandy camping areas.
Merritt Trading Post
A private trading post and resort offering basic hookup camping spots and convenience amenities near Merritt Reservoir SRA.
Nebraska National Forest near Valentine, NE
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Powder Horn Wildlife Management Area
A lakeside dispersed camping area located within the Merritt Reservoir Wildlife Management Area, featuring a sandy beach, shade trees, and standard vault toilet facilities. It is a popular spot for daytime boaters and swimmers, but becomes peaceful after sunset.
Powderhorn Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites along Powderhorn Road in the serene Nebraska National Forest.
Rosebud Casino RV Park
A small, level gravel RV park located adjacent to the Rosebud Casino and a gas station, offering basic hookups.
Sharps Campground
A peaceful private campground situated directly along the Niobrara River. The location offers riverfront campsites and coordinates activities like kayaking.
Smith Falls State Park Campground
A peaceful state park campground located along the Niobrara River, famous for hosting Nebraska's tallest waterfall. Features basic non-electric sites, flush toilets, and coin showers.
South Falls Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping spots along South Falls Road, offering a quiet forest getaway.
Steer Creek Valley Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Steer Creek Valley within Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, offering primitive camping amidst pine trees and quiet prairie landscapes.
Steer Creek West Road Dispersed
A peaceful and remote dispersed camping corridor winding through the scenic meadows and pine stands along Steer Creek West road.
Valentine City Park Campground
A lush, shaded municipal park campground situated along the Minnechaduza Creek. Offers basic campsites with a donation box, restrooms, and showers.
Valentine Truck Stop Lot
A spacious unpaved gravel lot located behind a local truck stop in Valentine. It offers a flat, quiet place to park overnight, well separated from primary traffic corridors.
Valley Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along Valley Road inside the Nebraska National Forest area.