Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge
3720 Boyer Chute Rd, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
4,040 acres · 8 miles of trails
Fort Calhoun's Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge spans 4,040 acres on a restored Missouri River side channel. Leashed dogs hike 8 miles of trails with shade, water, parking, and trash cans. Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing.
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- Park
- Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Fort Calhoun, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 41.4719, -95.9408
- Size
- 4,040 acres
- Trail miles
- 8
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- 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
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 4,040 acres of room
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Dog policy
4,040-acre USFWS refuge on a restored Missouri River side channel. Leashed dogs on 8 miles of hiking trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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