Box Butte Reservoir Sra
Open year-round. Reservations for 30 of the 86 sites are available May 10 through November 3, bookable 3-180 days in advance via nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com. All other sites are first-come, first-served with payment at the iron ranger box.
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 11:11AM MDT until May 15 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...MULTI DAY RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND EXTREMELY DRY CONDITIONS... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 434 through 437 (Nebraska Panhandle). * WIND...For Thursday, northwest winds 20 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH. For Friday, northwest winds 15 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 30 MPH. * HUMIDITY...For Thursday and Friday, 5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Poor overnight humidity recoveries can be expected tonight and Friday night.
About
Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area sits on the western edge of the Nebraska Sandhills, 9 miles north of Hemingford. The 1,600-acre reservoir was built for irrigation and now serves as a popular destination for fishing, camping, and water sports. The surrounding 2,212-acre recreation area features rolling sandhills terrain and excellent birdwatching opportunities. The campground expanded in 2024 to include 60 Electric Plus camping pads with 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups, plus 26 Basic non-pad sites without electricity. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table. Modern amenities include a shower house, vault restrooms, dump station, drinking water, and fish cleaning station. Four picnic shelters are available for day use. Fishing is permitted year-round, with walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and channel catfish among the target species. The reservoir is open 24 hours and offers good access roads. A park entry permit is required for all vehicles.
Directions
From Hemingford, take Nebraska Highway 385 north approximately 10 miles, then turn right (east) on the county road to the reservoir entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (308) 665-2900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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