USDA Forest Service
Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands;
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forest,
Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre,
& Oglala National Grasslands
125 North Main Street
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-0300
Interpretive Site,Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking
Fees
This is a fee campground from mid May to mid November. $3/vehicle/day use; $5/vehicle/night. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Water:
No.
Restroom:
Yes.
General Information
Directions:
From Hot Springs, SD
Highway 71 south to intersection of Toadstool Road.. 37 miles
Toadstool Road to FS #902... 11 miles
FS Rd. #902.. 1.4 miles to Toadstool Campground
From Crawford, NE
Crawford to intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 2
North on Highway 2 to Toadstool Road.. 4.2 miles
Toadstool Road to FS Road #902.. 11.4 miles
FS Road #902.. 1.4 miles to Toadstool Campground
Activities
Camping & Cabins
SHOW
Campground Camping
6 sites. Covered picnic table for each site. Fire rings and pedestal grills. No drinking water
No. of Accessible sites
6
Fire Information
Campfires are allowed, fire rings, grates, and grills are provided. Please don't bring in wood that may be infested by the Emerald Ash Borer.
Status:
Open
Fees:
Fees from mid May to mid November
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate to Difficult
Hiking
SHOW
Day Hiking
3 mile trail to Hudson-Meng Education & Research Center, 1 mile interpretive loop trail.
Difficulty Level:
Easy to More Difficult
Outdoor Learning
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Interpretive Areas
Maps of the area lead you to points of interest.
Difficulty Level:
Easy to More Difficult
Picnicking
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Picnicking
No drinking water.
Amenities
Camping trailer
Tent camping
Accessible
Accessible vault toilet. 0.3 mi. accessible trail that goes to the right past interesting landforms.
SHOW
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