Nebraska National Forest
| Nebraska National Forest | |
|---|---|
The Bessey Ranger District near Halsey | |
Location in the United States Location in Nebraska | |
| Location | Thomas, Dawes, Blaine, and Sioux counties, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Chadron (Pine Ridge unit); Halsey (Bessey unit) |
| Coordinates | 42°44′46″N 102°54′7″W / 42.74611°N 102.90194°W |
| Area | 141,864 acres (574.10 km2) |
| Established | July 1, 1908 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Nebraska National Forest |
The Nebraska National Forest is a United States national forest located in western Nebraska, with a total area of 141,864 acres (221.7 sq mi; 574.1 km2). 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.