Other
Here are other opportunities unique to the Great Plains.
Rocks and Minerals
Rock Hounding is a very popular recreation opportunity. Refer to the rockhounding guide as it applies to all US Forest System lands.
To compliment this, be sure to review U.S. Forest Service rules and regulations related to fossil collection, as some types of collection are prohibited, applicable to the entire US Forests and Grasslands system.
For a more rare and precious agates in the Buffalo Gap and Oglala National Grasslands.
- The basics, including rules and regulations
- Map of five rockhounding locations on the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands
- Report what you find using this form
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Baja OHV Travel Management Area
Site Open
Located on the Wall Ranger District of Buffalo Gap National Grassland, the Baja OHV Area covers approximately 1,335 acres and is open to motorized cross-country travel. The terrain is made up of…
French Creek Campground
Site Open
This small, developed campground is located in a quiet area with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet.  The campground provides access to the nearby Fairburn Agate Beds, which is a popular…
Indian Creek Recommended for Wilderness Area
Site Open
This area includes an interpretive panel and overlook where you can enjoy beautiful views of the valley and the Black Hills to the west. Forest System Road 7129 travels down into the valley and along…
Limestone Butte
Site Open
A scenic area for wildlife viewing, dispersed camping, hiking and rockhounding. Limestone Butte Reservoir is popular with hunters and gets many waterfowl visitors. No fishing available. Please…
Railroad Buttes OHV Area
Site Open
In addition to miles of trails, the Railroad Buttes OHV Area features three large open-riding areas that cover 1,745 acres in total. These are:Railroad Buttes North - Parking Lot & Hill ClimbRailroad…
Tri-State Marker: South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming
Site Open
The Tri-State Survey Marker commemorates the history of United States surveying efforts across the vast Western Grasslands. Although this survey point is accessible from Wyoming only through private…