Hiking, Fishing & More

The Nebraska Sandhills are a unique land formation, the largest grass-covered body of sand in the Western Hemisphere. The area is speckled with groundwater lakes, creating a diverse ecology, both in plants and animals. Garden County is home to the 45,849 acre Crescent Lake National Wildlife Reserve, at the southern tip of the Sandhills, which offers a serene backdrop to one of the most diverse birding locations in the nation. The site also offers boating (non-combustion), hiking, fishing, and hunting, as well as information on the flora and fauna.

Birding

Great location for birding. For more information please visit out birding page.

Map & Location

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• Garden County Map here
• Located 28 miles north of Oshkosh

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Sportsmans Activites

• Hunting (seasonal and restricted)
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Boat ramps available

Restrictions

• No camping
• No fires
• No off-roading

Contact

Refuge Headquarters Phone: 308-762-4893

View Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge website