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29.3390, -81.0818
Paddlers and birders who visit October through March get the most out of this place: rent a kayak from the on-site outpost, fish the tidal Tomoka River, and watch ospreys and wading birds from Spanish-moss-draped sites that feel far more private than 100-site parks usually do.
Summer visits mean real mosquitoes and Florida humidity that reviewers don't understate, and a handful of past visitors describe experiences that would feel unwelcoming to campers outside the local cultural mainstream, so those travelers should factor that into the decision.
Context for the broader area surrounding Tomoka State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Box+Butte+Dam">Box Butte Dam</a> and reservoir are features of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Mirage Flats Project">Mirage Flats Project</a>. Recreation is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks. Water is stored in Box Butte Reservoir, Mirage Flats Project, on the Niobrara River about 10 miles north of Hemingford, Nebraska. The reservoir lies in the arid western Niobrara River Valley in the northwestern section of the Nebraska Panhandle. The reservoir is surrounded by dense cottonwood and willow trees. It is easily one of the best birding areas in the Panhandle. Sightings since 1973 has produced a list of over 200 species.Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year-round. Available species include northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and channel catfish. This is an irrigation supply reservoir experiencing minor water level fluctuations. The reservoir has 1,600 water surface acres, 612 land acres and 14 miles of shoreline. There are locations suitable for picnicking around the lakeshore. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_bbne.pl">Current Reservoir Levels</a>
Take Nebraska 385 north 10 miles, turn right on county road.
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Late fall through early spring delivers the best camping: temperatures in the mid-60s to low-80s°F, gentle breezes, and a welcome break from mosquitoes. Spring is especially pleasant for paddling and fishing, with active bird migration, flowering understory plants, and comfortable water levels on the river. Summer and early fall bring Florida heat, humidity, and aggressive biting insects, though early mornings and evenings remain tolerable. Expect crowds on spring-break weekends and winter holidays when snowbirds fill the loops.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Campground sites include a picnic table, grill, electric hook-up and water at each site. The campground has three restrooms with hot showers (two accessible), a dump station, picnic pavilions, a boat ramp and an on-site outpost for rentals and supplies.
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