About Toadstool Geological Park and Campground
Toadstool Geologic Park is noted for its unusual geological formations, some in the shape of toadstools, and scientifically valuable fossil deposits. Our interpretive kiosk explains and illustrates the local geology and provides information and history about the local grasslands. During your hike look for signs of fossils that give scientists insight into the behavior of animals as they passed through this area as far back as 30 million years ago. In order for others to enjoy viewing these fossil resources collection is prohibited. The trailhead at the campground provides access to three hiking trails to choose from with varying degrees of difficulty. A one mile loop highlights many examples of eroded clay/sandstone formations. While on the trail, follow our [interpretive brochure](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1084809.pdf) to learn the fascinating geology of the…
- Fees: $3/vehicle/day use fee. $15/ vehicle/night camping fee. Day use included in camping fee. Please pay onsite.
- Managed by: USFS - Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
- Where: 15 mi northwest of Crawford, NE · 42.85775, -103.58375
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 & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toadstool Loop | Hiking | at camp | 0.8 mi |
| Toadstool Ancient Tracks Spur | Hiking | 0.2 mi | |
| Bison | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Hudson-Meng Interp & Access | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| FR 944 | ATV road | 2.9 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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