Pine Ridge National Recreation Area

6,600 acres for semi-primitive recreation. No motorized vehicles. Mountain bikes permitted.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee for summer camping
Address
14 mi. southwest of Chadron
Phone
(308) 432-4475
Map
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Open year-round

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