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   Baja Area Dispersed - Buffalo Gap National Grassland

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   Interior, South Dakota

   There is only one small developed recreation area on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. The National Grassland Visitor Center is located in Wall, South Dakota. This site provides the history behind the system of the National Grasslands located across the West.

   While there is only one developed campground, there are plenty of open spaces to camp. Bring your horse, your bicycle or your OHV and spend some quiet time in the wide open spaces of the Grassland.

   Overnight camping in developed sites is on a first-come, first-served basis. Campfires are allowed unless restrictions are posted. Red Cloud Campground site features 13 sites with picnic tables and fire grates, and a vault toilet. From Chadron, NE travel eight miles south of on U.S. Highway 385 to the campground.

   Backcountry, dispersed or primitive camping (no facilities) is allowed anywhere on the National Forest.

   Practicing Leave No Trace principles ensures that the next person to visit will have the same sense of discovery as those who came before.

   The seven principles are:

   Plan ahead and prepare, Camp and travel on durable surfaces, Dispose of waste properly, Leave what you find, Minimize campfire impacts, Respect wildlife, Be considerate of other visitors.

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   Backcountry Camping — Badlands National Park

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   Badlands National Park, South Dakota

   Permits are not currently required for overnight stays in the Badlands backcountry. Before setting out on an overnight trip contact a staff member at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center or Pinnacles Entrance Station for more information. Backcountry registers are located at the Medicine/Castle Trail Loop, Saddle Pass Trailhead, Conata Picnic Area, Sage Creek Basin Overlook, and the Sage Creek Campground.

   Campfires are not allowed under any circumstances. Use a backpacking stove.

   Pets are not permitted on trails, in backcountry, or wilderness areas.

   The location of your campsite must be at least 0.5 miles from a road or trail and must not be visible from a roadway.

   There is little to no water available in the backcountry. The small amounts of water found are not drinkable or filterable due to the high sediment content. Always carry at least one gallon of water per person per day.

   All refuse must be carried out. Use the cat hole method to dispose of human waste. Dig a small hole 6 to 8 inches deep and a minimum of 200 feet from any water source. Since animals will often dig up cat holes and scatter the toilet paper, it is preferred that you pack out all toilet paper. If you must bury toilet paper, use a minimal amount and bury with at least 6 inches of soil.

   Strain food particles from wastewater, pack out food scraps, and scatter remaining water more than 200 feet from any stream channel.

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   Brooks Memorial Park

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   Merriman, Nebraska

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