Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area
The recreation area is located on the 1,600 acre Box Butte Reservoir, a reservoir on the Niobrara River, approximately 9.5 miles (15.3 km) north of Hemingford and about 31 miles (50 km) southeast of Crawford.The recreation area is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.[1] There are camping, fishing, swimming, and other recreational opportunities available.Nearby points of interest include Chadron State Park, Fort Robinson State Park, and the Nebraska National Forest.This Dawes County, Nebraska state location article is a stub.