Soldier Creek Wilderness

Area Status: Open

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, weather permitting. The Roberts Loop Trail begins at the campground and provides access to the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area and Pine Ridge Trail.

Roberts Trailhead provides non-motorized travel by mountain bike, hiking or horseback.

Distances from the trailhead to these key sites are:

Pine Ridge National Recreation Area , 0.5 miles
Pine Ridge Trail, 2 miles
Coffee Mill Trailhead, 8.2 miles
East Ash Trailhead, 10.1 miles

Burned tree snags in a green grassland setting

Title:	Soldier Creek Wilderness
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At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open year-round.
Reservations:	First come, first serve.
Area Amenities:	Camping trailer: 1 site Picnic tables Tent camping: 3 sites Parking Toilets Accessible: Accessible rider ramp and vault toilet
Fees:	$15.00/vehicle/night. Please pay onsite.
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.