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The Grand River National Grassland, covering 155,000 acres, is home to rolling hills, river breaks and scrub badland terrain with mixed grass prairie.
The north and south forks of the Grand River weave through the grassland before draining into the Shadehill Reservoir.
Much of the grassland is leased to ranchers who graze cattle here through the Grand River Cooperative Grazing Association. This association is recognized for its range management and cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.
The area also supports substantial populations of white-tailed and mule deer, antelope, grouse, Canada geese, coyotes, fox, prairie dogs and waterfowl.
There are opportunities for camping, photography and viewing native plants and wildlife. Big game and upland bird hunting are major fall activities, and the area offers year-round opportunities for anglers.
The Grand River National Grassland has a rich cultural heritage. It was a critical hunting area for nomadic Native Americans. Their teepee rings and remnants of campfires, are scattered across the prairie.
Early trappers such as Jim Bridger and Hugh Glass visited this area.
General Custer and his troops traveled through the area on their expeditions to the Black Hills.
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