Dispersed Camping in Dawes County, Nebraska
Showing 33 locations in Dawes County.
Blackhills Overlook Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Blackhills Overlook Road in the Nebraska National Forest. This area offers beautiful views of the surrounding pine-covered ridges and is located close to hiking opportunities.
Chadron Forest Spur
A quiet forest spur located within the Pine Ridge area of the Nebraska National Forest near Chadron. The site offers a peaceful retreat among the pines with easy access to nearby reservoirs.
Chadron State Park Campground
A developed state park campground set among the beautiful pine-covered ridges of western Nebraska. The park features a solid trail network directly from the camping loops, clean facilities, and electric hookups.
Chadron State Park Campsite
A well-maintained developed campground located in the scenic Pine Ridge region within Chadron State Park. Offers basic tent sites as well as pads with hookups. Amenities include clean vault toilets, showers, and flush toilets. Wildlife such as wild turkeys and horses are occasionally seen passing through the scenic pine forest setting. Highly quiet and peaceful, especially during the off-season.
Chadron Travel Plaza Gravel Lot
A spacious gravel parking lot situated behind a local fuel station. It offers a convenient, wind-sheltered spot with access to paid shower facilities, standard services, and dining options.
Cliffs Trailhead and Little Wolf Road Dispersed
A scenic recreation and camping corridor centering around Cliffs Trailhead and adjacent forest roads. The location provides great trail access, pine-covered vistas, and vault toilets at the trailhead. Dispersed camping is allowed on the flat grassy areas near the creek and along the surrounding forest roads.
Coffee Mill Butte Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping area surrounding Coffee Mill Butte in the Pine Ridge Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest, providing scenic vistas and quiet forest camping.
Collins Forest Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Collins Forest Road in the Pine Ridge area of Nebraska National Forest. Surrounded by grasslands and native ponderosa pines, offering a peaceful and rustic setting.
Crawford City Park
Crawford City Park offers pleasant shaded camping along a small creek, featuring gravel pads with electrical hookups as well as spacious primitive camping areas. The park provides useful amenities including an RV dump station, potable water, restrooms, and a playground, all within walking distance of downtown Crawford. Visitors should expect regular train noise from the nearby rail line.
Forest Road 7023 Dispersed Corridor
A natural dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 7023 in the Nebraska National Forest. Offering a serene and shaded setting, this pine-wooded environment provides isolated sites for self-contained rigs.
Forest Spur (Dawes County)
This short forest spur in Dawes County offers a secluded spot for dispersed camping surrounded by pine forest. It is accessible via a native dirt road that is best avoided during wet weather.
Forest Spur 79f
This Forest Service spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic Pine Ridge region of Nebraska. Ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful spot near local trailheads.
Forest Spur a25
A short forest spur offering easy access and a quiet setting just off the main road. Perfect for a quick overnight stay in the Nebraska National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping along an unimproved Forest Service spur road.
Forest Spur Road Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping corridor located along a quiet forest road spur within the Pine Ridge Ranger District. This area sits near the scenic Cliffs Picnic Area, providing convenient trail access.
Highline Road Dispersed Camping
An isolated, scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Highline Road. The area features pristine natural pine forest surroundings with opportunities for quiet off-grid stays.
Hilltop Road Dispersed Camping
An accessible dispersed camping corridor located along the Hilltop Road bypass in the Nebraska National Forest. The area features a mix of pine forest and open meadows with several level spurs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Limestone Butte Road Dispersed Camping
A rugged dispersed camping corridor running through the scenic pine valleys and ridge tops of the Pine Ridge Ranger District in the Nebraska National Forest. Campers can find numerous pullouts along Limestone Butte Road and adjacent forest spurs.
Little Wolf West Dispersed
Quiet and highly remote dispersed camping along Little Wolf West Road in the northern pine hills of the Nebraska National Forest. Ideal for travelers seeking high privacy and quiet prairie surroundings.
Lone Butte Road Dispersed Camping
Secluded dispersed camping corridor situated along Lone Butte Road, winding through the Nebraska National Forest. Offers scenic views of rolling prairie hills and pine-dotted landscapes.
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Outrider Forest Road Corridor
The Outrider Forest Road corridor offers dispersed camping options tucked into the scenic pine-dotted hills of northwestern Nebraska. This area provides convenient access to local hiking trails and nearby historic landmarks.
Pasture 15 Dispersed Area
Secluded dispersed camping corridor situated along Pasture 15 within the Pine Ridge Ranger District, presenting standard forest environment suitable for remote camping.
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Pine Ridge Forest Spur Dispersed
Rustic dispersed camping along native dirt spurs in the Pine Ridge area. The landscape features rolling prairie pasturelands, localized pine copses, and functional agricultural infrastructure like windmills. This area offers a quiet retreat but requires careful navigation during wet weather.
Red Cloud Campground
A quiet US Forest Service developed campground located within the Pine Ridge area of the Nebraska National Forest, just south of Chadron State Park. Nestled in a peaceful ponderosa pine forest, the campground offers 13 basic sites surrounded by wooded ridges and grassland trails. The site provides excellent paved and gravel access directly off Highway 385, though some daytime traffic noise is present. Amenities include picnic tables, pedestal grills, fire rings, and a well-maintained vault toilet.
Roberts Tract Campground and Trailhead
Roberts Tract Campground and Trailhead is a developed recreation area located within the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area of the Nebraska National Forest. It features three campsites equipped with tables and fire rings, alongside an eight-paddock corral system and stock water for equestrian campers. The gravel parking area also offers a dedicated site suitable for horse trailers or campers. Visitors can directly access the 2.5-mile Roberts Loop Trail and the scenic Pine Ridge Trail.
Second Bench Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping area along Second Bench Road on the edge of the Nebraska National Forest. Offers scenic views and profound quiet, accessed via a hilly, bumpy dirt road. The area consists of open prairie with minimal shade and limited turnaround space at the end of the spur.
Spotted Tail Road Dispersed
Located along the access road to the Spotted Tail area, this spot provides simple dispersed camping options surrounded by the tranquil pine forests of the Pine Ridge region.
Timber Road Dispersed Camping
A cluster of dispersed sites along Timber Road and adjacent forest spurs in the scenic Pine Ridge Ranger District.
Walmart Chadron
A typical retail parking area in Chadron. Travelers can park overnight in the northeastern section of the asphalt lot.
West Ash Creek Dispersed Camping
A pristine, shaded valley oasis featuring a small, clear creek. The area contains a few designated dispersed sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, providing an extremely quiet and secluded forest retreat.
Windmill Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping sites set along native material forest roads within the pine hills of northwestern Nebraska. This quiet woodland corridor offers rustic camping options under a canopy of ponderosa pines.