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Nebraska National Forest
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Nebraska National Forest

Nebraska · NE

142K

Acres

6

Campgrounds

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The Nebraska National Forest is a United States national forest located in western Nebraska, with a total area of 141,864 acres. The forest is managed by the U.S. Forest Service's Nebraska Forests and Grasslands Supervisor's Office in nearby Chadron. The national forest includes two ranger districts, the Bessey Ranger District and the Pine Ridge Ranger District. In descending order of land, the forest lies in parts of Thomas, Dawes, Blaine, and Sioux counties.

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Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Nebraska National Forest
Bessey Recreation Complex Campground

Bessey Recreation Complex Campground

HalseyPricing varies — check with the operator
State Park
Chadron State Park

Chadron State Park

ChadronPricing varies — check with the operator
State Park
Natick Campground

Natick Campground

ThedfordPricing varies — check with the operator
State Park
Nebraska National Forest Natick Horse Camp

Nebraska National Forest Natick Horse Camp

DunningPricing varies — check with the operator
National Forest
Red Cloud Campground

Red Cloud Campground

ChadronPricing varies — check with the operator
State Park
Roberts Tract Camping Area

Roberts Tract Camping Area

WhitneyPricing varies — check with the operator
State Park

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