usfsnational forest

Red Cloud Campground

usfs · NE

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  • dump station1.4 mi
  • fuel station9.1 mi

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About

The Red Cloud Campground is located one mile south of Chadron State Park on the west side of Highway 385, uniquely situated near the beautiful Pine Ridge area. The campground has 13 sites with picnic tables, parking pads, pedestal grills, fire rings, and a vault toilet. Access the nearby Pine Ridge Trail system via Outrider and Strong Canyon trailheads. The Pine Ridge trail passes through a wide variety of landscapes ranging from grassland, Ponderosa Pine Forest, creek bottoms, canyons and open ridges with views of the nearby buttes.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

    1.4 mi
  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    9.1 mi
  • grocery

    Walmart Supercenter

    9.1 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    9.8 mi
  • trailhead

    Outrider Trailhead

    1.8 mi
  • attraction

    Dawes County Historical Museum

    6.7 mi
  • recreation site

    Spotted Tail

    4.2 mi

Forest road access near this stay: SECOND BENCH in Nebraska National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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