Entrance 1 mile west of Halsey on Nebr 2. Numerous roads throughout forest. Check at forest headquarters before starting out. This area is unique as the first man-planted pine forest on the prairie. It is a mixture of prairie grassland in the western half and forest in the eastern half.
Outings can range from an overnight trip to a full week.
One popular campsite is the hardwood forest along the Dismal River in the southeast corner of the forest. Be sure to contact the forest headquarters near the main entrance on arrival. Main entrance on top only Area closed to vehicle traffic in winter. 4 miles of marked trails plus miles of unmarked trails and 2 miles of unplowed park roads. Pine-studded buttes and bluffs provide superb skiing opportunities for all abilities.