Nebraska National Forest (Pine Ridge District)

Deer & turkey hunting on public lands. Hiking, biking, & horseback trails.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee for campingAdmission for Bonebed
Address
16524 Hwy 385
Phone
(308) 432-4475
Map
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Open year round Hudson-Meng Bison Bonebed open Labor Day-Sept

More Things to Do

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Dawes County Historical Society Museum

Genealogy & history research library, log house & barn, school, church & caboose, memorial gateway,…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Museum of the Fur Trade

This first industry of the West involved Native Americans with trappers and traders of several…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Pine Ridge National Recreation Area

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

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Mari Sandoz Heritage Room

Chadron State College Administration Building, 2nd floor. Memorabilia and archives of author Mari Sandoz. Includes…

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