Shepherd Ah Nei SRMA

This popular recreation area (pronounced shepherd ah knee) has a variety of uses. One portion is used almost exclusively for off-highway vehicle riding and consists of about 50 miles of trails on 1,062 acres. The other portion, about 4,000 acres, offers hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, picnicking, and birdwatching opportunities..

 

Before you ride, call our hotline for updates on closures (406)-896-5014.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Phone

1(406)896-5013

Email

BLM_MT_Billings_FO@blm.gov

Activities

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BIKING
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HIKING
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HORSEBACK RIDING
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OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
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PICNICKING
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DAY USE AREA

Addresses

Billings Field Office
5001 Southgate Drive
Billings
Montana
59101

Geographic Coordinates

46.03335, -108.2831

Directions

Take Highway 312 east from the old Kmart in Billings Heights. Drive 7.7 miles to the flashing light and turn left onto Shepherd Road. Go 4.78 miles north to Scandia Road. Turn right onto Scandia Road and go 2.6 miles to the CA Road and turn left. The OHV parking area is on thte left about 4. 6 miles farther. Parking areas with access to the nonmotorized portion are about 1.5 miles and 3 miles farther north.

Stay Limit

The OHV area is open for riding from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the OHV parking area is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The OHV area is subject to closure to motorized vehicle use due to wet and muddy conditions or because of fire danger. Call the 24-hour hotline for the latest information: 406-896-5014. Otherwise, the area is open year-round. Recreationists should take extra precaution during hunting season.