US Forest ServiceFree
Nebraska National Forest Dispersed
Chadron, Nebraska, Nebraska3,406 ft🗓 Apr–Oct
About this site
Dispersed camping in Nebraska National Forest — largest hand-planted forest in the US. Sand hills dunes, prairie wildlife.
Peak season temperatures
83°F
Avg high
59°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Rocky Mountain Mule DeerBullsnakeEastern Screech-OwlEvening GrosbeakBlue Jay
Activities
Wildlife ViewingStargazingHikingOHV Riding
Amenities
Fire RingSand Hills Access
Site types
TentCar Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Apr–Oct
- Elevation
- 3,406 ft
- Peak temps
- 59°–83°F
- Rating
- 3.9 (9)
- Coordinates
- 42.8234, -103.0012
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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