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 mid-May to mid-October. The Roberts Loop Trail begins at the campground and provides access to the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area and Pine Ridge Trail.
Garbage service is provided from early May through mid-November. The remainder of the year please pack it in, pack it out.
Roberts Trailhead provides non-motorized travel by mountain bike, hiking or horseback.
Distances from the trailhead to these key sites are:
Open year-round. Stock water only is available mid-May to mid-October. There is no garbage service from mid-November to mid-May, so please pack it in and pack it out. Call the Pine Ridge Ranger District for exact dates at (308)-432-0300.
Seasonal camping fee: $15.00/vehicle/night, early May through mid-November.
Restrictions:
Certified noxious weed-free hay/feed is required on national forest lands.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited within Pine Ridge National Recreation Area.
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.
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
Hiking
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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
Horse Riding & Camping
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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.
Hitching Rails
Yes.
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.
No. of Sites
3 tent sites. 1 trailer site
Reservation Info
None
No. of Accessible sites
Accessible vault toilet.
Watering Tank
Seasonal. Call the office at 308-432-0300 for specific dates.
Difficulty Level:
Easy to Intermediate
Horse Riding
Access to Pine Ridge Trails. Accessible rider ramp.
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