Soldier Creek (Ne) Nebraska NF

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Nebraska National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
4,257 ft
Elevation

Overview

Soldier Creek Campground is adjacent to Soldier Creek Wilderness Area and Fort Robinson State Park. This spacious campground has eight sites with picnic tables and fire rings, and it is large enough to accommodate horse trailers or RVs. There is a hand pump well providing drinking water, vault toilets, garbage cans and a large 15-paddock corral system with a round pen. Livestock feed is not available. Certified weed-free hay is required, and stock water must be hauled to the corral from nearby creeks or hand pump.

Recreation

The Soldier Creek Wilderness is adjecent to the campground which contains two popular trails. The Boots & Saddle Trail is 7.1 miles and is accessed from the North Fork Trailhead. The trail ties into the Trooper Trail. Trooper Trail Loop is 9.7 miles and is accessed from the Middle and South Fork Trailheads located in the campground. Trail brochures are available at the campground. 

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (308) 432-0300.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 3 Management
  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

4 campsites at Soldier Creek (Ne) Nebraska NF

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Getting there

From Crawford, NE take U.S. Highway 20 for 2.5 miles to Fort Robinson, then north on Soldier Creek Road for 6 miles.

42.69889, -103.57639 · 42°41'56.0"N 103°34'35.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F414252606981898978625040
Low °F121523314250585646322113
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

$15/night/vehicle. $7.50/extra vehicle Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites ONLY. *The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, no to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Soldier Creek (Ne) Nebraska NF

Can you reserve a site at Soldier Creek (Ne) Nebraska NF?
Yes, Soldier Creek (Ne) Nebraska NF is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Soldier Creek (Ne) Nebraska NF have?
4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Camping near Soldier Creek (Ne) Nebraska NF

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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