Roberts Tract Nebraska Nf
Open year-round on a first-come-first-served basis. No advance reservations. Campers must bring their own drinking water as only stock water is available on site.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 6:49PM MDT until October 9 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR PINE RIDGE/NEBRASKA NATIONAL FOREST AND A PORTION OF WY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PINE RIDGE/NEBRASKA NATIONAL FOREST, BOX BUTTE/SOUTH SIOUX/NIOBRARA RIVER, LOWER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN/SCOTTSBLUFF NATIONAL MONUMENT, LODGEPOLE CREEK/SOUTHERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE, AND GOSHEN/MIDDLE-LOWER NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 434. * TIMING...Saturday afternoon. * WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
Roberts Tract Campground serves as both a campground and trailhead for exploring the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area in northwestern Nebraska. This small facility caters primarily to equestrians, offering an eight-paddock corral system, rider ramp, and stock water (weather permitting). Three tent sites with tables and fire rings are available, plus one additional site in the parking area for those with horse trailers or campers. The campground provides access to the Roberts Loop Trail, a 2.5-mile route that connects to the broader Pine Ridge Trail system within the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water - only stock water for horses. Certified noxious weed-free hay is required for all stock brought onto national forest lands. This is a primitive, first-come-first-served campground ideal for horseback riders looking to explore the pine-covered ridges and canyons of the Pine Ridge unit. Motorized vehicles are prohibited within the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area, making it a quiet destination for trail riding.
Directions
From Chadron at the intersection of Highway 385 and Highway 20, go southwest on Highway 20 for 9.4 miles to Eleson Road. Turn left and go south 3 miles, road jogs 0.5 miles to the west, then continue south 4 miles to Bethel Road (follow Pine Ridge Recreation Area signs). Follow Bethel Road east 1 mile to Forest Road #737. Travel on Forest Road #737 for 1 mile to Roberts Tract Campground/Trailhead.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (308) 432-0300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Nebraska NF Alerts |
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