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). Visitors find it 8 mi southeast of Chadron. Its operator is the United States Forest Service.
A national forest, 8 mi southeast of Chadron
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 14°, with about 50" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Chadron is the nearest base
Chadron is 8 miles northwest, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Chadron Municipal (CDR) has airline service, about 12 miles from Nebraska National Forest.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
The weather near Nebraska National Forest shifts through the year, as below.
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.
- Type
- National forest
- Run by
- United States Forest Service
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Places to stay near Nebraska National Forest
The closest lodging is in Chadron (12).
Chadron
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
4,975 people
8 mi northwest of Nebraska National Forest
Compare 4 towns
| Town | From Nebraska National Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadron | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 12 6 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 4,975 | $154K | C |
| Hay Springs | 12 mi east | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 555 | $88K | — |
| Rushville | 22 mi east | 35 min | 2 2 motels | 767 | $98K | — |
| Crawford | 26 mi west | 40 min | 2 2 motels | 780 | $81K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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A wider trip can take in these, within 64 miles.
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39 mi Ancient siteWounded Knee National Historic Landmark
229 mi MuseumTrailside Museum of Natural History at Fort Robinson State ParkPhoto credits
Wind Cave National Park: USGS/USGov, Public domain · Fort Robinson: Slothus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mammoth Site, Hot Springs: Jeff the quiet, CC0 · Agate Fossil Beds National Monument: The original uploader was Urban at French Wikipedia., Public domain · Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark: Napa, CC BY 2.5 · Trailside Museum of Natural History at Fort Robinson State Park: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
Your questions on Nebraska National Forest
What town is Nebraska National Forest near?
Chadron, NE, about 8 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Nebraska National Forest?
May, June and September, with highs of 70–81°.
What is the closest airport to Nebraska National Forest?
Chadron Municipal (CDR), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 220 miles.
Where should I stay near Nebraska National Forest?
Chadron (8 mi, 12 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Chadron
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.