Wildlife
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
Valentine, Nebraska
Bison, elk and prairie dogs on a short loop above the Niobrara River.
- Price
- Small vehicle fee
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A short wildlife drive passes a bison herd, elk, longhorn cattle and a prairie dog town beside the Niobrara River. It sits a few miles from Valentine, famous for river tubing. Use your car as a hide.
Good to know
- Dawn and dusk are best for animals
- Stay in your vehicle near bison
- Wildlife drive may close in wet weather
- Best time
- Dawn or dusk
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Well-graded gravel road; fine for 2WD in dry weather
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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