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2,300–3,400 ft · NE🚗 Directions
Central Nebraska river bottoms — the Platte, Loup, and Dismal River corridors across Custer, Lincoln, and Valley counties. Cottonwood, green ash, American elm, and box elder in riparian strips through the Sandhills grassland. Calamus Reservoir, Victoria Springs SRA, and Chadron SP for public access. Riparian morels in dying elm bottoms; cottonwood oyster mushroom year-round.
Updated Apr 19, 6:21 PM MT
Precip 7d
0.00"
Precip 14d
0.00"
Soil Temp
44°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.Log your find on iNaturalist to help the community and get expert ID assistance. Photos, location, and habitat notes all help with identification.
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.
0%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
complete
soil too cold (44°F), insufficient moisture
moisture marginal