Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Nebraska

Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Overview

The Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands showcase wide open spaces, big skies, unexpected land formations, and grass that can grow waist-high.

These large tracts of public land are the closest places for Midwesterners to hunt and play. Travelers crossing the country often stop here to rest and see something different. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands include the Nebraska National Forest, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, Buffalo Gap National Grassland, Fort Pierre National Grassland and Oglala National Grassland.

Outdoor recreation includes hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing.  There are also developed campgrounds, dispersed camping and group camping available. A few popular camping areas include Buffalo Gap and Toadstool Geologic Park.

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Cell Service Poor
• Corrals
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian Facilities
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Pavilion
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Stables
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Archeological Sites
• ATV
• Biking
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Canyoneering
• Creek
• Cultural Sites
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing