Best Dispersed Camping near Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
The elevated terrain of Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands makes for some good dispersed camping options throughout the area. If you're heading to Pine Ridge Dispersed Camping near Chadron State Park, you'll find dirt roads that most cars can handle, though a few camping spots need careful driving to reach. There are no bathrooms or water sources at these sites, so you'll need to bring everything with you and take all trash when you leave. Remember to camp at least 300 feet from roads and water, and know that you can stay up to 14 days in one spot. Higher clearance vehicles definitely help for getting to the more out-of-the-way areas. Always check if fire bans are active before planning to have a campfire. The Bordeaux Wildlife Management Area gives you another choice for dispersed camping - it sits close to a main road, making it easy to run into town for ice or food when needed. While you won't find any facilities at these sites, the lack of crowds and great sunset views across the Nebraska plains make up for the basic conditions.
