Fort Niobrara Wilderness
Herds of bison and elk find sanctuary in the rolling sand hills of Fort Niobrara Wilderness. Just outside the Wilderness boundary, little remains of the fort that once protected northern Nebraska settlers....
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| State | Nebraska |
| Size | 4,635 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1976, by Congress |
| Center point | 42.9178, -100.4328 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 21) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from trails and water, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit and group-size rules.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 1.7 miBerry State Aid Bridge ↗Valentine, NE
- 3.8 miBell Bridge ↗Valentine, NE
- 3.8 miValentine Public School ↗Valentine, NE
- 4 miUs Post Office--Valentine ↗Valentine, NE
- 4 miBorman Bridge ↗Valentine, NE
- 4 miCherry County Courthouse ↗Valentine, NE
- 4.2 miWalcott, F. M., House ↗Valentine, NE
- 5.4 miBryan Bridge ↗Valentine, NE
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Fort Niobrara Wilderness?
4,635 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Fort Niobrara Wilderness?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Fort Niobrara Wilderness in?
Nebraska.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Fort Niobrara Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1976.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Fort Niobrara Wilderness?
No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Fort Niobrara Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 42.918, -100.433. Niobrara National Scenic River is 25 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How dark is the night sky at Fort Niobrara Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 21 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Fort Niobrara Wilderness?
Niobrara National Scenic River (25 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Fort Niobrara Wilderness?
11 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Berry State Aid Bridge and Bell Bridge.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.