Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest
Directory listing — directory_only
Key facts
Where is it?
State on record: SD (no town listed in the source). Coordinates: 42.719, -101.0248. Part of: Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands (USDA Forest Service).
What facilities are there?
Not listed — check official source.
About — from the official source
Located south of Nenzel in Cherry County, this 116,000-acre national forest is a fantastic representation of the unique Nebraska Sandhills prairie ecosystem. Popular uses of the forest include hunting, fishing, horseback riding, camping and bird watching. There is one small campground located on the southwestern edge of the forest. Steer Creek Campground has 23 campsites, 8 horse corrals, potable water, and the 1-mile Blue Jay hiking trail. The Niobrara River Canoe Launch day use site on the Niobrara River for launching small water craft. Fishing is available in the nearby Merritt Reservoir. The Lord Lakes wetland complex has been recognized for its outstanding fishing.
Fees
Not listed — check official source.
Reservations
Recreation.gov lists this facility as not reservable through Recreation.gov.
Contact
Phone: Not listed
Website: Not listed
Email: Not listed
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