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Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area
Nebraska State Recreation Area · Dawes County
County Dawes
Camping Yes
RV hookups Electric & water
About Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area A 1,600-acre reservoir on the Niobrara with two ramps, 60 electric pads and 26 basic sites among cottonwood and willow. Northern pike and walleye draw anglers; Say's phoebe and ferruginous hawk draw the birders.
Things to do 🛶 Paddling 🎣 Fishing ⛵ Boating 🐦 Birding 🏹 Hunting Amenities & facilities 🏕️ Campsites 🛝 Playground 🚤 Boat Ramp 🚐 RV Dump Station ♿ Accessible Facilities RV / campsite hookups ⚡ Electric & Water ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
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