Roberts Tract Camping Area/Trailhead

Large gravel parking area near a lookout

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 provides vehicle access to a small parking lot. From the trailhead it’s a short walk to the overlook.

As you pass thru this area on Road 714A you can still see the effects of the 1973 Dead Horse Fire. Most recently the area burned in 2012 with the effects being more noticeable in the overlook area. Some of this area was replanted in the spring of 2018.

The trailhead is also an access point for the Pine Ridge Trail which provides access to these nearby areas:

1.8 miles to Outrider Trailhead
1.1 miles to Chadron State Park Boundary and trail to Chadron State Park Campground.
4.2 miles to Forest Service Road 701 via Road 714A

*No services available. Please pack in pack out your garbage.

Grassy area at campground with horse corralls

Title:	Roberts Trailhead and Campground area
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At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Year-round
Fees:	No fee
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	Certified noxious weed-free hay/feed is required on national forest lands. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on Pine Ridge Trail.
Closest Towns:	Chadron, NE
Water:	No
Restroom:	No
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Pine Ridge Ranger District 16524 Hwy 385 Chadron, NE 69337 308-432-6855 308-432-0304 TDD

General Information

Directions:

From Chadron, Nebraska travel south on Highway 385 from the intersection with Highway 20 for approximately 8 miles to the entrance of Chadron State Park. Take the paved loop road through the park. At the west end of the loop look for the gravel road heading west to the Black Hills Overlook. Follow Forest Service Road 714A for 1.5 miles to the parking area and trailhead.

Note: A State Park pass not required for access to National Forest as long as you don’t stop inside the park.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

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

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 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