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

Start early. Stay late.

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

Dawes County Historical Society Museum

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

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Museum of the Fur Trade

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Pine Ridge National Recreation Area

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Mari Sandoz Heritage Room

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

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