Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

Contact Information

Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands, Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forest,
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre,
& Oglala National Grasslands

Forests Supervisor's Office
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0300

Bessey Ranger District
40637 River Loop Road, PO Box 39
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2257

Charles E. Bessey Tree Nursery
40637 River Loop Road, PO Box 39
Halsey, NE
(308) 533-2257

Fall River Ranger District
1801 Highway 18 Bypass
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4107

Fort Pierre Ranger District
1020 North Deadwood Street
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 224-5517

Pine Ridge Ranger District
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0300

Wall Ranger District
710 Main Street, PO Box 425
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2126

Visitor Centers

Hudson-Meng Visitor’s Center
1811 Meng Drive
Crawford, NE
(308) 665-3900
Schedule a private tour contact: Ryan Means (308) 432-0392

National Grasslands Vistor Center
708 Main Street, PO Box 425
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2125

Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Buffalo Gap National Grassland Landscape

This area is divided into two areas located in southern South Dakota. One area is south and northeast of Hot Springs and the other is south and west of Wall. There are few developed recreation sites, but plenty of space for all kinds of recreational opportunities.

General Information

General Notes:

There is only one small developed recreation area on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. The National Grassland Visitor Center is located in Wall, South Dakota. This site provides the history behind the system of the National Grasslands located across the West.

While there is only one developed campground, there are plenty of open spaces to camp. Bring your horse, your bicycle or your OHV and spend some quiet time in the wide open spaces of the Grassland.