Red Cloud
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night (1 vehicle included per site). Red Cloud is a National Forest campground near Chadron, Nebraska.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Red Cloud sits inside Nebraska National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Chadron State Park; its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night (1 vehicle included per site)
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,900 ft
42.6958, -103.0036 in Dawes. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Red Cloud?
No. Red Cloud is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Red Cloud?
Camping at Red Cloud costs Single Site: $10 per night (1 vehicle included per site).
Is there drinking water at Red Cloud?
No. Red Cloud has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Red Cloud?
Red Cloud is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Red Cloud
More campgrounds: camping near Chadron and campgrounds in Dawes.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0