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.
Detours Nearby

Stapleton City Park
1 hr 11 min away

Burke City Park
1 hr 47 min away
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
Location
Ballards Marsh State Wildlife Area is located in Nebraska
Coordinates
42.59900086 N
100.55100075 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- 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







