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Roberts Tract Camping Area/Trailhead
Roberts Tract Campground and Trailhead provides horse corrals, rider ramp and stock water. There are 3 tent sites with tables and fire rings. The parking area has one site with a table and fire ring for those with horse trailers or campers. Stock water is available, weather permitting. The Roberts Loop Trail begins at the campground and provides access to the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area and Pine Ridge Trail.
Roberts Trailhead provides non-motorized travel by mountain bike, hiking or horseback.
Distances from the trailhead to these key sites are:
- Pine Ridge National Recreation Area , 0.5 miles
- Pine Ridge Trail, 2 miles
- Coffee Mill Trailhead, 8.2 miles
- East Ash Trailhead, 10.1 miles
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open year-round. |
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| Reservations: | First come, first serve. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
| Fees: | $15.00/vehicle/night. Please pay onsite. |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Chadron, NE |
| Water: | No potable water. Stock water available mid-May to mid-Oct. |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Pine Ridge Ranger District (308) 432-0300 |
General Information
Directions:From Chadron at the intersection of Highway 385 and Highway 20, southwest on Highway 20, 9.4 miles to Eleson Road. South 3 miles, road jogs .5 miles to the west, then continue south 4 miles to Bethel Road. Follow Bethel Road East 1 mile to Fores Road #737. Travel on Forest Road #737 for 1 mile to Roberts Tract Campground/Trailhead, just follow the signs to the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area.
Activities
Campground Camping
The area has an interesting history, access to miles of trails, horse corrals.| Fire Information | Campfires are allowed, fire rings, grates, and grills are provided. Please don't bring in wood that may be infested by the Emerald Ash Borer. |
| No. of Accessible sites | 3 tent sites. 1 trailer site. |
| Sleeping Shelter | No. |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Day Hiking
Roberts Loop Trail - 3 mi. Access to Pine Ridge Trail - 1.5 mi. - in the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area.| Fire Information | The area has an interesting history, |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Horse Camping
The area has an interesting history, and access to miles of trails in the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area. The Roberts Loop Trail ties into the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area. Accessible rider ramp.| No. of Sites | 3 tent sites. 1 trailer site |
| Reservation Info | None |
| Fire Information | Campfires are allowed, fire rings, grates, and grills are provided. Please don't bring in wood that may be infested by the Emerald Ash Borer. |
| Loading Ramp | No. |
| Watering Tank | Seasonal. Call the office at 308-432-0300 for specific dates. |
| Hitching Rails | Yes. |
| No. of Accessible sites | Accessible vault toilet. |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Horse Riding
Access to Pine Ridge Trails. Accessible rider ramp.Amenities
| Camping trailer: | 1 site |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | 3 sites |
| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Accessible: | Accessible rider ramp and vault toilet |