Steer Creek Campground Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Nebraska
Steer Creek Overview

Steer Creek campground offers a nice place to kick back and enjoy nature among a beautiful ponderosa forest. The first-come, first-served campground has 23 campsites and is located in the southeast corner of the Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. There’s also a nice corral with 8 stalls available if you want to bring your horse along for the campout.
Steer Creek campground has potable/drinking water, and vault toilets. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grate. Our favorite campsites are: 2, 5, 7, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22.
Steer Creek – Area Recreation
The campground offers a great basecamp to explore the Sandhills. Outdoor activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, OHV riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing. You can also do some fishing and kayaking on the nearby Niobrara River. The Bluejay Trail (1-mile nature look), can be accessed from the campground.
You may also like Lake Minatare State Recreation Area.
Reservations:
First Come, First Served
Amenities
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Equestrian Facilities
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Canoeing
- Creek
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- OHVing
- OTV Trails/Riding
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Stargazing
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Best Campsites
2, 5, 7, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22.
Regions
Campsite Types
- ADA
- Equestrian
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
23
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
3,053
Steer Creek Comments & Reviews
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Loved it ! Quiet. Peaceful. Only the two of us. July of 2006.