About Steer Creek Campground
Tucked in the shade of ponderosa pines planted in the early 1900's, this 23-unit campground is located in the southeast corner of the Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest. A hand water pump, picnic tables, fire rings, and modern vault toilets make this an attractive base from which to explore the Sandhills. The Blue Jay Trail, a one-mile nature loop, starts and ends at the campground. For horseback riders, a corral with 8 stalls is available, with a manure bunk nearby. We ask that horses not be in individual campsites unless being saddled.
- Fees: It costs $15.00 per night to camp. Fee envelopes and a collection box are located near the entrance. Please pay your fees within 30 minutes…
- Managed by: USFS - Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
- Where: 18 mi south of Cody, NE · 42.68921, -101.15281
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jay | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Diamond Bar | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 4.6 mi |
| Steer Creek West | ATV road | 2.5 mi | 10.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Samuel R. Mckelvie National Forest 7 mi
- Campsite · 26 mi SW of Valentine 14.8 mi
- Campsite · 26 mi SW of Valentine 15.1 mi
- Merritt Trading Post 15.5 mi
- Fishberry Campground 34.7 mi