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Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
39983 Refuge Rd, Valentine, NE 69201
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
71,516 acres · 3 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
320 reviews
In Valentine, this 71,516-acre Sandhills refuge showcases lakes, sharp-tailed grouse, and sandhill cranes. Leashed dogs join the auto tour route with water, parking, and trash cans. Arrive early for prime birdwatching.
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- Park
- Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Valentine, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 42.4994, -100.5639
- Size
- 71,516 acres
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (320 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.3 / 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™
7.3/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 320 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 71,516 acres of room
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Dog policy
71,516-acre Sandhills lakes refuge — sharp-tailed grouse and sandhill cranes. Leashed dogs on auto tour route.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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