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Baja OHV Travel Management Area

Site Open
Other Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Located on the Wall Ranger District of Buffalo Gap National Grassland, the Baja OHV Area covers approximately 1,335 acres and is open to motorized cross-country travel. The terrain is made up of…

Bessey Fish Pond

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
This small pond, located just north of the Middle Loup River, is open to fishing all year round.  It has ample parking.  Nebraska Game and Parks regularly stocks it with different kinds of fish,…

Bessey Recreation Complex and Campground

Site Open
Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Picnicking
For Reservations call (877) 444-6777 or go to recreation.gov.  Here is a flyer that describes what sites are reservable and here is a map of the Bessey Recreation Complex.  Please note that these…

Black Hills Overlook

Site Open
Biking Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
The Black Hills Overlook provides views of the surrounding Pine Ridge and grasslands and Black Hills of South Dakota. Forest Service Road 714A accessed from the western edge of Chadron State Park…

Charles E. Bessey Tree Nursery

Outdoor Science and Learning
The Charles E. Bessey Nursery, adjacent to the Bessey Recreation Complex, was established in 1902 as part of the Dismal River Forest Reserve. It is the oldest seedling nursery managed by the USDA…

Cliffs Trailhead

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Cliffs is named for the large cliff face above Bordeaux Creek along the east side of the recreation site and trailhead. It’s a popular access point for both motorized and non-motorized trail…

Coffee Mill Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Coffee Mill trailhead is located along Forest Service Road 702 off of Dead Horse Road. It is named after nearby Coffee Mill Butte. This is one of the primary access points for the Pine Ridge Trail.…

East Ash Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping
East Ash Trailhead is located along the East Ash Road. East Ash Creek is located nearby. The trailhead provides non-motorized access to the Pine Ridge Trail, the Pine Ridge National Recreation…

French Creek Campground

Site Open
Other Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping
This small, developed campground is located in a quiet area with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet.  The campground provides access to the nearby Fairburn Agate Beds, which is a popular…