Agate Fossil Beds National Monument - Camping

Agate Fossill Beds National Monument by National Parks Service

The park does not have camping resources available; however, there are camp grounds within the region. Fort Robinson State Park, located near Crawford, Nebraska, has camping facilities. Other areas to camp in the region include the Nebraska National Forest near Chadron and Toadstool park north of Harrison.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Comanche Park Campground

Mileage:90 mi

Description: Located 6 1/2 miles west of Custer, South Dakota. Local attractions include Custer State Park, Wind Cave NPS, Jewel Cave NPS, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Facilities provided include restrooms . Popular activities include bicycling.
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Bismarck Lake Campground

Mileage:94 mi

Description: Campground is on the southeast side of Bismarck Lake in a ponderosa forest area. Local attractions include Custer State Park, Wind Cave NPS, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Facilities provided include restrooms, a boat ramp, and a pay phone. Roads are paved. Popular activities include hiking, bicycling, fishing, non-motorized boating and picnicking.
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Iron Creek Horse Camp Campground

Mileage:97 mi

Description: Iron Creek Horse Camp is locate approximately 13 miles outside Custer, South Dakota. Popular attractions include Norbeck Scenic Byway and Custer State Park. Campground is adjacent to Iron Creek. Newly reconstructed in 1996. Facilities provided include corrals and restrooms.
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Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin Campground

Mileage:99 mi

Description: Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin Rental. A USFS primitive cabin eligible for listing on national historic places register. At 6,096 feet elevation it can get considerable snow during the winter months and may be inaccessible due to unplowed roads. Cabin measures 22X32 feet and is comfortable for 4 people. Groups as large as 10 may rent the cabin. There are two sleeping platforms in the bedroom. The bottom bed is queen size and the top bunk is a twin. The garage is part of the cabin and is furnished with two bunkbeds (4 twins) extending sleeping quarters. Bedding and mattresses are not provided. The cabin is equipped with a propane stove for cooking, a wood stove for heat and an outdoor fire ring. You must provide your own propane (most guests bring a 20 lb. BBQ size tank), firewood and utensils for cooking and eating. No water is located near the cabin, so plan to pack in drinking and cleanup water. An outdoor vault toilet serves the cabin but you need to provide your own toilet paper. There is no garbage service so pack out your trash when you leave. There is no electricity to the cabin so renters need to bring a coleman lantern or battery operated light. Kerosene lamps are not permitted for fire safety reasons. The adjacent steel lookout tower is not part of the rental and is closed locked) to the public.
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Hidden Valley Picnic Campground

Mileage:117 mi

Description: Located east of the town of Laramie, Wyoming. Picnic ground may be used overnight if it is reserved for two days. This is an excellent area for family reunions and weddings. Volleyball net provided. Bring your own volleyball.
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Pole Creek Campground

Mileage:117 mi

Description: Access to biking, hiking and fishing.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"