Free Camping in Nebraska

"Free dispersed camping at Oglala NG – Hudson‑Meng and Agate Vicinity in Nebraska. Mixed-grass prairie and buttes with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Hudson‑Meng. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. No shade; heat Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Oglala NG Nebraska. Badlands formations and prairie with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Toadstool Park. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. No shade; heat Arrive early to claim a legal

Sandhills pine forest. Pullouts along forest roads near Halsey.

Sandhills pine forest. Pullouts near Halsey forest roads.

Bessey Rec Area is a national forest campground in Nebraska, about 1.6 miles W of Halsey. It has approximately 50 campsites and about 2701 ft elevation. Reported amenities include electric hookups, dump station, drinking water, showers, restrooms, laundry. Typical operating season: all year.

Red Cloud is a national forest campground in Nebraska, about 9.2 miles S of Chadron. It has approximately 14 campsites and about 3898 ft elevation. Reported amenities include laundry.

Soldier Creek is a national forest campground in Nebraska, about 8.1 miles W of Crawford. It has approximately 28 campsites and about 4116 ft elevation.

Steer Creek is a national forest campground in Nebraska, about 17.6 miles S of Cody. It has approximately 21 campsites and about 3055 ft elevation. Reported amenities include electric hookups.

Toadstool is a national forest campground in Nebraska, about 15.1 miles NW of Crawford. It has approximately 6 campsites and about 3783 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water. Notes: has interesting geologic park.

Whitetail is a national forest campground in Nebraska, about 8.4 miles W of Dunning. It has approximately 21 campsites and about 2690 ft elevation.

Ballards Marsh State Wildlife Area is a state fish and wildlife area campground in Nebraska, about 18.9 miles S of Valentine. It has about 2881 ft elevation. Notes: dispersed.

Bassway Strip State Wildlife Area is a state fish and wildlife area campground in Nebraska, about 6.9 miles E of Kearney. It has about 2090 ft elevation.

Big Alkali Lake State Wildlife Area is a state fish and wildlife area campground in Nebraska, about 16.4 miles S of Valentine. It has approximately 30 campsites and about 2885 ft elevation.

Burchard Lake State Wildlife Area is a state fish and wildlife area campground in Nebraska, about 2.9 miles NE of Burchard. It has approximately 10 campsites. Typical operating season: all year.