Public Campground
Ballards Marsh State Wildlife Area
Ballards Marsh State Wildlife Area near Valentine, NE, offers a camping experience surrounded by flat plains and marshland. Temperatures in the area typically range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Niobrara National Scenic River and Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, providing opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.
Location
Ballards Marsh State Wildlife Area is located in Nebraska
Coordinates
42.59900086 N
100.55100075 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 1/14/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 1/14/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 57 min from Grand Island, NE
- 3 hrs 20 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 52 min from Sioux City, IA
- 4 hrs 21 min from Sioux Falls, SD







