Federal campground in Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
Location: Whitney, NE, NE
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Roberts Tract Campground and Trailhead provides three camp sites with tables and fire rings, an eight-paddock corral system, rider ramp and stock water. The parking area has one site with a table and fire ring for those with horse trailers or campers. Stock water is available, weather permitting.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Federal campground with historical significance and direct access to Recreation Loop Trail (2.5 miles) connecting to Pine Ridge National Recreation Area. Google reviewers praise it as beautiful, well-maintained, and a nice spot for hiking.
Wildlife alert: Wild Turkey, Northern Yellow Warbler, Spotted Towhee, and Brown-headed Cowbird present in area
Insider tips for Roberts Tract (Ne) Nebraska Nf: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited sites Certified weed-free hay is required if bringing stock Stock water and eight-paddock corral system available for horses Historical family homestead information on-site from the Roberts family era (1920s-1930s)
Skip Roberts Tract (Ne) Nebraska Nf if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require shade—reviewers noted lack of shade. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Roberts Tract (Ne) Nebraska Nf: August-September — Google reviews recommend visiting when cooler; campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Red Cloud (Ne) Nebraska Nf (Chadron, NE), Soldier Creek (Ne) Nebraska Nf (Harrison, NE), Toadstool (Ne) Nebraska Nf (Crawford, NE), Cottonwood Springs Campground (HOT SPRINGS, SD).
Cell signal at Roberts Tract (Ne) Nebraska Nf (Whitney, NE): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Roberts Tract Campground and Trailhead provides three camp sites with tables and fire rings, an eight-paddock corral system, rider ramp and stock water. The parking area has one site with a table and fire ring for those with horse trailers or campers. Stock water is available, weather permitting.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites
Certified weed-free hay is required if bringing stock
Stock water and eight-paddock corral system available for horses
Historical family homestead information on-site from the Roberts family era (1920s-1930s)
Google reviews recommend visiting when cooler; campground operates May through October
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.









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 .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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