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Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge
10630 Rd 181, Ellsworth, NE 69340
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
45,818 acres · 4 miles of trails
⭐ 4.6
120 reviews
Ellsworth's 45,818-acre Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge in the Sandhills hosts over 350 bird species in wetlands. Leashed dogs ride along the auto tour route with water access, parking, and trash cans. Drive slowly to spot birds.
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- Park
- Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Ellsworth, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 41.7508, -102.4164
- Size
- 45,818 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (120 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.2 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.2/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · 45,818 acres of room
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Dog policy
45,818-acre Sandhills wetlands refuge — over 350 bird species. Leashed dogs on auto tour route.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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