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Roberts Tract Camping Area/Trailhead
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.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open year-round. |
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| Reservations: | First come, first serve. |
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| Fees: | $10/vehicle/night. Please pay onsite. |
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| Closest Towns: | Chadron, NE |
| Water: | No potable water. |
| Restroom: | Accessible Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Pine Ridge Ranger District (308) 432-0300 |
General Information
Directions:From Chadron, NE travel eight miles south of on U.S. Highway 385 to the campground.
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.
Location