Wilderness area
Soldier Creek Wilderness
Soldier Creek Wilderness is a 7,833-acre wilderness area in Sioux County, Nebraska. It rises from about 4,080 to 4,752 ft. The nearest town is Crawford, 7.8 miles away in a straight line.
Soldier Creek Wilderness map
Soldier Creek Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Crawford, NE is the nearest town, 7.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Soldier Creek Wilderness is about 4,752 ft, and its lowest about 4,080 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Soldier Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 7,833 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Pine Ridge Ranger District, 308-432-0300 |
Getting to Soldier Creek Wilderness
- Crawford, NE is the nearest town, 7.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Soldier Creek Wilderness
- National forestSoldier Creek Wilderness lies inside Nebraska National Forest.
- State parkSoldier Creek Wilderness borders Fort Robinson State Park.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Nebraska
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)