Best Dispersed Camping near Crawford, NE

Searching for a dispersed campsite near Crawford? With The Dyrt, it's easy to find peaceful dispersed camping near Crawford. You're sure to find the perfect dispersed campgrounds for your Nebraska camping adventure.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Crawford, NE (3)


Recent Dispersed Reviews in Crawford

3 Reviews of 3 Crawford Campgrounds


  • Wild Berries B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Ridge Dispersed Camping
    May. 2, 2024

    Pine Ridge Dispersed Camping

    Good for overnight with phenomenal views

    We were worried about this place due to reviews but at the end we’re glad we went as we needed only an overnight stay. It’s easy to find the road that leads to the area but not so much to find the spot to feel comfortable to park with a trailer (albeit very small). As mentioned, spots that seemed suitable have signs stating “not for motorized vehicles”. However those are placed when there is another road leading to views. We used the following spot 42.70534° N, 103.03435° W. It was ok -not much privacy as cars are passing by to the end of the path to watch sunset, walk the dogs or exercise. However the views from this area are simply phenomenal!

  • David M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Ridge Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 21, 2020

    Pine Ridge Dispersed Camping

    Not Really Dispersed Camping

    This land had a cattle lease in September 2020 and all that entails. There is one turnout an RV could utilize. Any other type of camping wouldn't be good. There is a trailhead and turn around at end of one lane road.

  • Marc G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Ridge Dispersed Camping
    May. 19, 2020

    Pine Ridge Dispersed Camping

    Gorgeous northwest Nebraska boondocking with a view

    We're in the midst of a week in our 26' travel trailer along this beautiful 1.5 mile-long dirt Forest Service road 714-A, directly above Chadron State Park. We're guessing that most folks who stay in the State Park campground below are unaware that dispersed camping is indeed permitted within 300 feet of the center line of this road, for even though the popular State Park campground remains closed for another day due to a delayed COVID-19 opening, and is booked solid thereafter, there's absolutely no one else camping up here!

    You actually have to drive through the State Park to access FR-714-A, and the park does not lock their gate overnight so access remains unrestricted. The road is in excellent shape and negotiable by any trailer or motorhome, but is only a single lane wide. We're 700 feet of elevation above the plains below, with stunning views stretching off to the horizon. Much of this area has burned in the past, but the area where we're camping is lush and grassy with some stately pines around. This isn't the Nebraska that you know!

    Cell service on Verizon is a solid 3+ bars - 54ms ping, 13.6 Mbps down, 3.5 Mbps up. The Verizon tower is visible about 5 miles to the south of our campsite.

    There are numerous hiking trails that depart from either end of FR-714-A, including some in the State Park. Fresh water, an RV dump and a camp store are all located within the park, along with an archery range, sledding hill, fishing pond, playgrounds, picnic areas and more.

    One star is deducted only because:

    • There are only a couple of sites that would work with a vehicle, for there's a well-hidden drainage ditch dug on each side of the road; and
    • There's a bit of daytime traffic due to people accessing the hiking trailhead at the end of the road. Vehicles are forced to camp right along the road, as any side spurs visible on satellite imagery have been marked "No motor vehicles" by the Forest Service. For tent campers, though, it's a short walk right to the rim of Pine Ridge for even more spectacular views.

    The phone number provided is for the Nebraska National Forest Pine Hill Ranger District in Chadron, in whose jurisdiction this road resides.



Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Crawford, NE?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Crawford, NE is Pine Ridge Dispersed Camping with a 3-star rating from 3 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find dispersed camping near Crawford, NE?

    TheDyrt.com has all 3 dispersed camping locations near Crawford, NE, with real photos and reviews from campers.