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Red Cloud Campground

The Red Cloud Campground is located one mile south of Chadron State Park on the west side of Highway 385, uniquely situated near the beautiful Pine Ridge area. The campground has 13 sites with picnic tables, parking pads, pedestal grills, fire rings, and a vault toilet.

Access the nearby Pine Ridge Trail system via Outrider and Strong Canyon trailheads. Pine Ridge trail passes through a wide variety of landscapes ranging from grassland, Ponderosa Pine Forest, creek bottoms, canyons and open ridges with views of the nearby buttes. 

General Information

Open year-round. 

  • Certified noxious weed-free hay/feed is required on national forest lands.
  • Motorized vehicles are prohibited on Pine Ridge Trail.
  • Stay limit is 14 days.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night (1 vehicle included per site)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per night

$10/vehicle/night. Please pay onsite. 

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Address: 125 N Main St Chadron, NE 69337
Phone: 308-432-0300
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday (mountain time) (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.69583333

Longitude: -103.0036111

Directions

From Chadron, NE travel eight miles south of on U.S. Highway 385 to the campground. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated March 20, 2025