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Learn more about alerts →Riders who want to unload horses and hit multi-use trails through the St. Francois Mountains immediately will find this the right basecamp. Spring and fall offer the best footing; the St. Francis River and Big Creek are close for post-ride swimming and bass fishing.
Campers expecting any hookups, showers, or even a flush toilet will be disappointed, the facts show none of those here. Main park services like the store, beach, and nature center require a drive, and poison ivy is a real presence on several trail sections.
Context for the broader area surrounding Equestrian Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
The <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/northplatte.html">North Platte Project</a> extends 111 miles along the river valley from Guernsey, Wyoming to below Bridgeport, Nebraska. The city of Scottsbluff is near the center of the development. Lake Alice reservoir is formed by two Lake Alice Dams; the upper dam <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ne01071.htm">Lake Alice #1</a> at the west end of Lake Alice and the lower dam <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ne82903.htm">Lake Alice #2</a> at the east end.Lake Alice, with a surface area of 752 acres and nearly 6 miles of shoreline, lies almost entirely within the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge. The west side of the reservoir features an undisturbed bird sanctuary. As the reservoir is nearly drained during the non-irrigation season, there is no viable sport fishery in the lake. The east side is open to the public during daylight hours from May 16 to Sept 30. No improvements, services, or facilities.
Site is 9 miles north of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. State Highway 71.
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The campground welcomes riders from April through October, with spring and fall offering the sweet spot of comfortable temperatures and ideal trail conditions. Summer brings warmth perfect for post-ride swims and river floats, though you'll want bug spray for those active Missouri insects. Winter riders seeking solitude will find quiet trails, but should come prepared for chilly, damp conditions that define the off-season.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Park-level amenities explicitly noted on the official page include picnic sites and picnic shelters, a nature center with exhibits, and river/creek access. The park also lists a separate equestrian campground and general on-site services (store/food references on the park page).
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