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Trail Riding in NE
Click below for Nebraska Department of Agriculture requirements for equines
entering the state of NE. Basic requirements include a negative EIA within the
last year, a certificate of veterinary inspection (health certificate) within the last 30
days, and an entry permit number (obtained by the veterinarian).
www.agr.state.ne.us/
Equestrian Trails in NE
Bader Memorial Park
Near Chapman, NE
308-986-2522 or 308-940-2665
baderpark73@yahoo.com
www.freewebs.com/baderpark/equestrian.htm
Fees apply: $4 daily, $20 season, additional $15 per night for equestrian camping
Big Elk Park
Winnebago/Omaha Indian Reservation
P.O. Box 399
Macy, Nebraska 68079
(402) 837-4389 or (402) 837-5391 – call for directions & information on permits
21 miles of trails
Permits required
Branched Oak State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
12000 West Branched Oak Rd
Raymond, NE 68428-9728
(402) 783-3400
ngpc.Branched.Oak@nebraska.gov
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=34
3 miles of trail, equestrian camping
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Buffalo Gap National Grasslands
USDA Forest Service
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
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No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Camp Moses Merrill
2849 Rd 31 Bldg 3
Linwood, NE 68036
402-666-5639
campmerrill@nntc.net
www.campmerrill.com/RecreationalCamping.htm
6 miles of trail
Day use fee and equestrian camping fee apply
Cowboy Trail
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd St., Lincoln , NE 68503
(402) 471-0641 or (402) 471-5511
For more info, contact Duane Westerholt: duane.westerholt@nebraska.gov
ngpc.webmaster@nebraska.gov
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/trails/cowboy/cowboy.asp
Horseback riding permitted on the right of way but not on the trail surface
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Fort Pierre National Grassland
USDA Forest Service
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
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20Grasslands%20-%20Fort%20Pierre%20National%20Grassland
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Fort Robinson State Park
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
PO Box 392
Crawford , NE 69339-0392
(308) 665-2900
ngpc.Fort.Robinson@nebraska.gov
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=77
20 miles of trails
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Glenn Cunningham Lake
Omaha Parks and Recreation
8660 Lake Cunningham Rd
Omaha, NE 68122
402-444-5955
www.cityofomaha.org/parks/parks-a-rec-home
Harlan County Lake
US Army Corp. of Engineers
70788 Corps Road A
Republican City , NE 68971
308-799-2105
harlan.county@usace.army.mil
www.nwk.usace.army.mil/hc/
The trailhead for the horseback riding trail is located South of Alma on Hwy 183. This trail
meanders through the rugged hills bordering the south edge of the lake.
Hormel Memorial Park
Fremont Parks and Recreation
925 N Broad St
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 727-2810 or (402) 727-3290
jschmitz@fremontne.net
http://www.fremontne.gov/index.aspx?NID=25
Urban park
Indian Cave State Park
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
65296 720 Rd
Shubert , NE 68437 -9801
(402) 883-2575
ngpc.Indian.Cave@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=91
16 miles of trails, equestrian camping
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
PO Box 188
Minatare, NE 69356-0188
(308) 783-2911
ngpc.Lake.Minatare@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=121
No trails but horses allowed
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
54731 897 Rd
Crofton , NE 68730 -3290
(402) 388-4169
ngpc.Lewis.Clark@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=101
4 miles of trails
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Maskenthine Lake
Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District
601 E. Benjamin Ave. Suite 101
PO Box 1204
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-7313
jwragge@lenrd.org
ttp://www.lenrd.org/?t=programs&p=programs
Horses not allowed in camping or picnic areas.
Mown grass trail goes around the lake.
MoPac Trail East
Great Plains Trails Network
5000 N. 7th St., Lincoln , NE , 68521
http://www.gptn.org/trails/info
Paralleling the main trail from 98th street to Elmwood, the Charles L. Warner Trail for
horseback riding is cleared and marked.
Natick Horse Camp
Bessey Ranger District
USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre ,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAw
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recid=10610&actid=30&ttype=recarea&pname=Nebraska%20National%20Forests%
20And%20Grasslands-Natick%20Horse%20Camp
Water, corrals, feed bunks, picnic tables, vault toilet
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Fees apply, weed-free feed required
Niobrara State Park
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
89261 522 Ave.
Niobrara, NE 68760-6087
(402) 857-3373
ngpc.Niobrara@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=126
60 acres open riding area next to equestrian camping
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
NP Dodge Memorial Park
Omaha Parks and Recreation
11001 John J. Pershing Drive
Omaha, NE 68112
402-444-5955
http://www.cityofomaha.org/parks/parks-a-rec-home
Oak Creek Trail
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
PO Box 83581
Lincoln, NE 68501-3581
(402) 476-2729
lpsnrd@lpsnrd.org
Oglala National Grassland
USDA Forest Service
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAw
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id=104&ttype=recarea&pname=Nebraska%20National%20Forests%20And%
20Grasslands-Oglala%20National%20Grassland
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Outrider Trailhead
Pine Ridge Ranger District
USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre ,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAw
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id=104&ttype=recarea&pname=Nebraska%20National%20Forests%20And%
20Grasslands-Outrider%20Trailhead
Water seasonal
Access to Pine Ridge Trails
No fee
Pawnee State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
3800 NW 105th
Lincoln , NE 68524
(402) 796-2362
ngpc.Pawnee@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=135
6 miles of trail, equestrian camping
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Pioneers Park
Lincoln Parks and Recreation Division
2740 A Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
402-441-7847
parks@lincoln.ne.gov
http://lancaster.ne.gov/maps/parks/bpath.htm
Roberts Tract Camping Area
Pine Ridge Ranger District
USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre ,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAw
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0000&pnavid=110000000000000&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&recid=10618&act
id=30&ttype=recarea&pname=Nebraska%20National%20Forests%20And%
20Grasslands-Roberts%20Tract%20Camping%20Area
Water, vault toilet
Roberts Loop Trail ties into the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area
Rock Creek Station State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
57426 710th Rd
Fairbury, NE 68352-5550
(402) 729-5777
rockcreek@ngpc.state.ne.us
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=150
4 miles of trails, equestrian camping
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Schilling Wildlife Management Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
PO . Box 525
Plattsmouth , NE 68048-0525
402-296-0041
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/wildlife/places/schilling.asp
Soldier Creek Camping Area
Pine Ridge Ranger District
USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre ,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTSw8jA
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20&%20Camping
Water, corrals, feed bunks, picnic tables, vault toilet
Boots and Saddle Trail - 7.0 mi ; Trooper Trail Loop- 10.6 mi, additional open prairie
Fees apply, campground is seasonal.
Steer Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service
Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
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20And%20Grasslands-Steer%20Creek%20Campground%20-%20McKelvie%
20National%20Forest
Horses not allowed in campground unless in their trailer.
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Fees apply, weed-free feed required.
Standing Bear Lake
Omaha Parks and Recreation
6404 North 132nd St
Omaha, NE 68164
402-444-5955
http://www.cityofomaha.org/parks/parks-a-rec-home
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
27702 F ST
Waterloo, NE 68069-7012
(402) 359-5165
ngpc.Two.Rivers@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=175
No trails but horses allowed
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Walnut Creek Lake
Papillion City Hall
122 East 3rd Street
Papillion, NE 68046
402.597.2000
info@papillion.org
http://www.papillion.org/public_works_walnut_creek.cfm
Wilderness Park
Lincoln Parks and Recreation Division
2740 A Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
402.441.7847
parks@lincoln.ne.gov
http://lancaster.ne.gov/maps/parks/bpath.htm
http://www.friendsofwildernesspark.net/
Wildlife Management Areas
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd St.
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 471-0641
ngpc.webmaster@nebraska.gov
Horseback riding is permitted, except where posted otherwise.
Contact the Game and Parks Commission for more information.
Willow Creek State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
54876 - 852 Rd
Pierce , NE 68767
(402) 329-4053
Dan.Sutherland@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=256
8 miles of trail, horse camp with 2 corrals
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Whitetail Campground
Bessey Ranger District
USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre ,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4e
YX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAHcGOlk!
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ttype=recarea&pname=Nebraska%20National%20Forests%20And%20Grasslands-Whitetail%20Campground
Water, corrals, feed bunks, picnic tables, vault toilet
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Fees apply, weed-free feed required.
Zorinski Lake
Omaha Parks and Recreation
3808 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
402-444-5955
www.cityofomaha.org/parks/parks-a-rec-home
Click below for Nebraska Department of Agriculture requirements for equines
entering the state of NE. Basic requirements include a negative EIA within the
last year, a certificate of veterinary inspection (health certificate) within the last 30
days, and an entry permit number (obtained by the veterinarian).
www.agr.state.ne.us/
Equestrian Trails in NE
Bader Memorial Park
Near Chapman, NE
308-986-2522 or 308-940-2665
baderpark73@yahoo.com
www.freewebs.com/baderpark/equestrian.htm
Fees apply: $4 daily, $20 season, additional $15 per night for equestrian camping
Big Elk Park
Winnebago/Omaha Indian Reservation
P.O. Box 399
Macy, Nebraska 68079
(402) 837-4389 or (402) 837-5391 – call for directions & information on permits
21 miles of trails
Permits required
Branched Oak State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
12000 West Branched Oak Rd
Raymond, NE 68428-9728
(402) 783-3400
ngpc.Branched.Oak@nebraska.gov
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=34
3 miles of trail, equestrian camping
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Buffalo Gap National Grasslands
USDA Forest Service
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAw
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0000&pnavid=110000000000000&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&recid=10640&act
id=104&ttype=recarea&pname=Nebraska%20National%20Forests%20And%
20Grasslands%20-%20Buffalo%20Gap%20National%20Grassland%20-%20East
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAw
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0000&pnavid=110000000000000&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&recid=10631&act
id=104&ttype=recarea&pname=Nebraska%20National%20Forests%20And%
20Grasslands%20-%20Buffalo%20Gap%20National%20Grassland%20-%20West
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Camp Moses Merrill
2849 Rd 31 Bldg 3
Linwood, NE 68036
402-666-5639
campmerrill@nntc.net
www.campmerrill.com/RecreationalCamping.htm
6 miles of trail
Day use fee and equestrian camping fee apply
Cowboy Trail
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd St., Lincoln , NE 68503
(402) 471-0641 or (402) 471-5511
For more info, contact Duane Westerholt: duane.westerholt@nebraska.gov
ngpc.webmaster@nebraska.gov
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/trails/cowboy/cowboy.asp
Horseback riding permitted on the right of way but not on the trail surface
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Fort Pierre National Grassland
USDA Forest Service
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAw
jQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?
ss=110207&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=FSE_003717&navid=11017000000
0000&pnavid=110000000000000&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&recid=10637&act
id=104&ttype=recarea&pname=Nebraska%20National%20Forests%20And%
20Grasslands%20-%20Fort%20Pierre%20National%20Grassland
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Fort Robinson State Park
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
PO Box 392
Crawford , NE 69339-0392
(308) 665-2900
ngpc.Fort.Robinson@nebraska.gov
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=77
20 miles of trails
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Glenn Cunningham Lake
Omaha Parks and Recreation
8660 Lake Cunningham Rd
Omaha, NE 68122
402-444-5955
www.cityofomaha.org/parks/parks-a-rec-home
Harlan County Lake
US Army Corp. of Engineers
70788 Corps Road A
Republican City , NE 68971
308-799-2105
harlan.county@usace.army.mil
www.nwk.usace.army.mil/hc/
The trailhead for the horseback riding trail is located South of Alma on Hwy 183. This trail
meanders through the rugged hills bordering the south edge of the lake.
Hormel Memorial Park
Fremont Parks and Recreation
925 N Broad St
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 727-2810 or (402) 727-3290
jschmitz@fremontne.net
http://www.fremontne.gov/index.aspx?NID=25
Urban park
Indian Cave State Park
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
65296 720 Rd
Shubert , NE 68437 -9801
(402) 883-2575
ngpc.Indian.Cave@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=91
16 miles of trails, equestrian camping
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
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Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
PO Box 188
Minatare, NE 69356-0188
(308) 783-2911
ngpc.Lake.Minatare@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=121
No trails but horses allowed
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
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Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
54731 897 Rd
Crofton , NE 68730 -3290
(402) 388-4169
ngpc.Lewis.Clark@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=101
4 miles of trails
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
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Maskenthine Lake
Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District
601 E. Benjamin Ave. Suite 101
PO Box 1204
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-7313
jwragge@lenrd.org
ttp://www.lenrd.org/?t=programs&p=programs
Horses not allowed in camping or picnic areas.
Mown grass trail goes around the lake.
MoPac Trail East
Great Plains Trails Network
5000 N. 7th St., Lincoln , NE , 68521
http://www.gptn.org/trails/info
Paralleling the main trail from 98th street to Elmwood, the Charles L. Warner Trail for
horseback riding is cleared and marked.
Natick Horse Camp
Bessey Ranger District
USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre ,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
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20And%20Grasslands-Natick%20Horse%20Camp
Water, corrals, feed bunks, picnic tables, vault toilet
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Fees apply, weed-free feed required
Niobrara State Park
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
89261 522 Ave.
Niobrara, NE 68760-6087
(402) 857-3373
ngpc.Niobrara@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=126
60 acres open riding area next to equestrian camping
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
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NP Dodge Memorial Park
Omaha Parks and Recreation
11001 John J. Pershing Drive
Omaha, NE 68112
402-444-5955
http://www.cityofomaha.org/parks/parks-a-rec-home
Oak Creek Trail
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
PO Box 83581
Lincoln, NE 68501-3581
(402) 476-2729
lpsnrd@lpsnrd.org
Oglala National Grassland
USDA Forest Service
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
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20Grasslands-Oglala%20National%20Grassland
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Outrider Trailhead
Pine Ridge Ranger District
USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre ,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
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20Grasslands-Outrider%20Trailhead
Water seasonal
Access to Pine Ridge Trails
No fee
Pawnee State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
3800 NW 105th
Lincoln , NE 68524
(402) 796-2362
ngpc.Pawnee@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=135
6 miles of trail, equestrian camping
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Pioneers Park
Lincoln Parks and Recreation Division
2740 A Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
402-441-7847
parks@lincoln.ne.gov
http://lancaster.ne.gov/maps/parks/bpath.htm
Roberts Tract Camping Area
Pine Ridge Ranger District
USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre ,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!
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20Grasslands-Roberts%20Tract%20Camping%20Area
Water, vault toilet
Roberts Loop Trail ties into the Pine Ridge National Recreation Area
Rock Creek Station State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
57426 710th Rd
Fairbury, NE 68352-5550
(402) 729-5777
rockcreek@ngpc.state.ne.us
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=150
4 miles of trails, equestrian camping
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Schilling Wildlife Management Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
PO . Box 525
Plattsmouth , NE 68048-0525
402-296-0041
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/wildlife/places/schilling.asp
Soldier Creek Camping Area
Pine Ridge Ranger District
USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre ,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
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20&%20Camping
Water, corrals, feed bunks, picnic tables, vault toilet
Boots and Saddle Trail - 7.0 mi ; Trooper Trail Loop- 10.6 mi, additional open prairie
Fees apply, campground is seasonal.
Steer Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service
Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
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20And%20Grasslands-Steer%20Creek%20Campground%20-%20McKelvie%
20National%20Forest
Horses not allowed in campground unless in their trailer.
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Fees apply, weed-free feed required.
Standing Bear Lake
Omaha Parks and Recreation
6404 North 132nd St
Omaha, NE 68164
402-444-5955
http://www.cityofomaha.org/parks/parks-a-rec-home
Two Rivers State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
27702 F ST
Waterloo, NE 68069-7012
(402) 359-5165
ngpc.Two.Rivers@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=175
No trails but horses allowed
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Walnut Creek Lake
Papillion City Hall
122 East 3rd Street
Papillion, NE 68046
402.597.2000
info@papillion.org
http://www.papillion.org/public_works_walnut_creek.cfm
Wilderness Park
Lincoln Parks and Recreation Division
2740 A Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
402.441.7847
parks@lincoln.ne.gov
http://lancaster.ne.gov/maps/parks/bpath.htm
http://www.friendsofwildernesspark.net/
Wildlife Management Areas
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd St.
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 471-0641
ngpc.webmaster@nebraska.gov
Horseback riding is permitted, except where posted otherwise.
Contact the Game and Parks Commission for more information.
Willow Creek State Recreation Area
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
54876 - 852 Rd
Pierce , NE 68767
(402) 329-4053
Dan.Sutherland@nebraska.gov
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=256
8 miles of trail, horse camp with 2 corrals
Permits required: $4 daily, $21 annual
https://ngpc-permits.ne.gov/NGPC-PS/faces/public/welcome;
jsessionid=DE77ACC459AAEB362D4B83E7D50C4A28
Whitetail Campground
Bessey Ranger District
USDA Forest Service
Nebraska &
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre ,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron , NE 69337
308-432-0300
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Water, corrals, feed bunks, picnic tables, vault toilet
No trails, wide open rolling prairie
Fees apply, weed-free feed required.
Zorinski Lake
Omaha Parks and Recreation
3808 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
402-444-5955
www.cityofomaha.org/parks/parks-a-rec-home