INFORMATION
INFORMATION
The Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest is located in northwestern
Nebraska and is comprised of 115,960 acres. There is one
developed campground in the Forest, which meets our selection
criteria.
While the Merritt Reservoir offers visitors to the Samuel R.
McKelvie National Forest a variety of water recreation
opportunities, the Forest's only developed campground provides a
quiet, restful place for enjoying nature. As an alternative to
the hurly-burly activity on the Reservoir, the serene, secluded
Steer Creek campground is a delight. It is located in 2,200
acres of man-planted conifers, surrounded by sandhills and
prairie. The only sounds that interrupt the stillness are a
nearby heard of cattle, the song of a meadowlark and the whisper
of a breeze through the pines. The evening brings the crackle of
campfires and millions of stars shining brightly.
Although small when compared to most National Forests, the Samuel
R. McKelvie National Forest provides its visitors with the
delightful experience of total peacefulness. The quiet and
tranquillity of the Steer Creek campground, so close to some of
the best fishing in Nebraska, will make the McKelvie National
Forest a favorite place to visit.
ADDRESSES SUPERVISOR ADDRESS 125 North Main St. Chadron, Nebraska 69337 308-432-0300 RANGER DISTRICT ADDRESS Bessey P.O.B. 38 Halsey, Nebraska 69142 308-533-2257
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