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Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area

Marsland, NE

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Fee: Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Camping $10-$35 per night by site type.

About this park

Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area has 2,212 acres including a 1,600-acre lake, nine miles north of Hemingford on the west edge of the Sandhills in the Niobrara River Valley. It is well known for birding, with species including Say's phoebe and ferruginous hawk. Boating, camping, fishing, and hunting are the main activities, and fish include northern pike, channel catfish, walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and rock bass. Facilities include four picnic shelters, two boat ramps, two docks, a fish cleaning station, a shower house, and modern restrooms. There are 86 campsites, 60 Electric Plus pads (30/50-amp) and 26 Basic non-pad sites, with 30 reservable in peak season and the rest first-come, first-served. Reservations are accepted up to 180 days ahead.

Contact & location

📞 (308) 665-2903
📍 P.O. Box 392, Marsland, NE, 69354

Nearby state parks

🌲Chadron State Park · Chadron · 17.8 mi
🌲Fort Robinson State Park · Crawford · 25.3 mi
🌲Walgren Lake State Recreation Area · Hay Springs · 27.2 mi

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Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area FAQ

Where is Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area located?
Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area is in Marsland, Nebraska, at P.O. Box 392. GPS coordinates: 42.45859, -103.10364. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area?
Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Camping $10-$35 per night by site type. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area?
You can call (308) 665-2903. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:Distances are straight-line miles.
How current is this information about Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area?
This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.