Pine Ridge National Recreation Area

The Pine Ridge National Recreation Area is a United States National Recreation Area located in the Pine Ridge region of northwestern Nebraska. The recreation area is managed by the Pine Ridge Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest. Activities in the recreation area include hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Life in the recreation area includes ponderosa pines and the animals that feed on them. The closest major town is Chadron, Nebraska. As a National Recreation Area (NRA), this section of Pine Ridge is protected and managed by the Pine Ridge Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest. 6,600 acres of land were specifically designated for activities like hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Trails are for non-motorized use only. Camping is available at the Roberts Tract Trailhead, as well as a fully-accessible rider ramp, vault toilet, water, and picnic tables. There are fees only for camping at the trailhead from Memorial Day to Labor Day; off-season camping is pack-in/pack-out but no water is provided. The Roberts Tract Trailhead and campground is located 8 miles west of Chadron on Highway 20. Travel 7 miles south on Eleson Road and then east on Bethel Road until you reach the trailhead.