CAMPGROUNDS

Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest

CAMPGROUND NAME: Steer Creek

VISIT DATE: 06/20/1997

UPDATE DATE: 4/25/2002

STATE: Nebraska

REGION: Rocky Mountain

RANGER DISTRICT: Bessey

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Cody

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
In Cody, NE, take US Rt. 20 west 7.1 miles to Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forest sign in Nenzel, NE (State Rt. 16F Spur).  Turn
right onto Rt. 16F and go 18.4 miles to campground sign.  Turn
right at sign into campground.

NOTE: There are no groceries or gas in Nenzel.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,180 ft.

The campground is situated in a man-made forest of pines.  It is
surrounded by Nebraska's sandhills and has got to be the state's
best kept secret.  Except for the singing of birds, occasional
lowing of cattle and gentle breezes whistling through the pines,
the campground is serene and soooo peaceful.  Care of the
campground is obviously a labor of love even to the point of
providing free firewood.  Although dry camping, the campground is
suited for either the tenter or RVr.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day

NOTE: vehicle pass required - $3 per day or $15 annual
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
   
   Total Sites: 23

Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No 
Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 57'

Comments:
Campground is ideal for any size RV.  The parking aprons are pea
gravel and asphalt, flat and level.  There is a public RV waste 
station at the city park located in Cody, NE - no fee.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
  No. Threaded: 0

Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.

WATER SPORTS - None

HIKING
Hiking: Yes

Comments:
Bluejay Trail (loop) - 1mile

FISHING - No