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Kearney
๐Ÿ“ General๐Ÿš™ 12+ hours from SLC

Kearney

Buffalo County โ€ข Nebraska โ€ข NE

Dan - Your Road Warrior Guide

๐Ÿ’ก Tips from Dan

Your Road Warrior Guide

  • โ€ขVisit during off-peak hours for a more relaxed experience.
  • โ€ขCheck current hours and conditions before your visit.
  • โ€ขPlan your route in advance - use GPS for accurate directions.
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What Dan Packs

Based on what you'll be doing, Dan recommends:

Insulated Water Bottle

Essential

Keeps water cold for hours. Hydration is critical in desert heat.

Polarized Sunglasses

Essential

UV reflection off rock and water is intense. Protect your eyes.

Links help support local content. Dan uses this stuff himself.

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Where to Stay

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Hotels near Kearney

๐Ÿ“ Buffalo County, NE๐Ÿ’ฐ $-$$$

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๐Ÿ“… Best Time to Visit

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Spring
Mar - May
โœ“ Great time
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Summer
Jun - Aug
โœ“ Great time
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Fall
Sep - Nov
โœ“ Great time
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Winter
Dec - Feb
โœ“ Great time
๐ŸŒŸ Year-Round Destination- Great to visit any time!

Quick Info

Drive Time from SLC
13h 30m
890 miles
Location
Buffalo County
Nebraska, NE
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Watershed Protection Area

This destination is in Utah's protected watershed area. These mountains provide drinking water for millions of Utahns. Please help us protect this vital resource.

๐Ÿ•Dog Policy:NO DOGS ALLOWED

Dogs are prohibited in this watershed area to protect drinking water quality. This includes all trails and areas. Thank you for helping protect our water supply.

Watershed Protection Guidelines:

  • Stay on designated trails
  • Pack out ALL waste (including pet waste)
  • Do not disturb water sources
  • Follow all posted regulations
  • Respect wildlife and vegetation
Amenities
๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free Parking๐Ÿšป Restroomsโ„น๏ธ Visitor Center๐ŸŽช Playground๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family Friendly
Best Seasons
โœจ Year-Round