DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
1434 316th Ln, Missouri Valley, IA 51555
7,800 acres · 7 miles of trails
Blair's DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge covers 7,800 acres along the Missouri River, straddling Nebraska and Iowa near the Bertrand steamboat site. Leashed dogs access the auto tour and trails with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Check for seasonal closures.
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- Park
- DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Blair, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 41.5631, -96.0353
- Size
- 7,800 acres
- Trail miles
- 7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 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:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 7,800 acres of room
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Dog policy
7,800-acre Missouri River refuge straddling NE/IA — site of the Bertrand steamboat. Leashed dogs on auto tour and trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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