Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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Junction: US State Highway 83 |
Nebraska Highway 12 begins at an intersection with US state highway 83 in Valentine, Nebraska. Colburn Park. Ecological park. Mill Pond. Valentine City Park. Fish Hatchery Lake. Cherry County Hospital, in Valentine, Nebraska. |
| 3.2 5.1 2408 ft. |
Niobrara National Scenic River, NE |
Niobrara Scenic River, located just east or the highway runs along the western bank of Niobara Scenic River. |
| 3.5 5.7 2411 ft. |
Deer Park, Nebraska |
Deer Park Country Club, NE. Address: HC 14, Box 68A Valentine, NE 69201-9706
Tel.# 402-376-1271
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| 4.1 6.6 2415 ft. |
Fort Niobrara, NE |
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge is located in north-central Nebraska along the scenic Niobrara River in Cherry County. |
| 4.5 7.3 2470 ft. |
Niobrara National Scenic River, NE |
The Niobrara National Scenic River is located in north-central Nebraska. Niobrara National Scenic River, "outstandingly remarkable values" including: Fish and Wildlife, Scenery, Fossil Resources, High Water Quality, and Recreation. Niobrara River Near Sparks streamgage at Berry Bridge. Smith Falls, NE is the highest waterfall in the state of Nebraska, east of Valentine, the falls is part of Smith Falls State Park and is adjacent to the Niobrara National Scenic River. |
| 14.9 24.0 |
Road Access |
South access to Smith Falls Nebraska State Park. The park straddles the Nebraska Niobrara National Scenic River - Amenities: Picnic sites, tent camping, restrooms, pay showers, concession, available on the north side of the river. There is a foot bridge to access the south side of the Niobrara River where the falls are located. -e |
| 18.0 29.0 2602 ft. |
Sparks, NE |
Community of Sparks, NE is an unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska. |
| 40.0 64.3 2372 ft. |
Club Creek Reservoir, NE |
Club Creek Reservoir, Nebraska. |
| 48.3 77.7 2448 ft. |
Junction: US State Highway 183 |
Community of Springview, Nebraska, is a village in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. Nebraska State highway #12 meets US Route #183 to the South and briefly overlaps. Springview Municipal Airport. |
| 53.3 85.7 2333 ft. |
Junction: US State Highway 183 |
At this point, Nebraska US state highway 183 separates Nebraska state highway 12 proceeds to Wewela, Nebraska. |
| 61.7 99.3 2142 ft. |
Burton, Nebraska |
Community of Burton, Nebraska, is a village in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 70.2 112.9 2037 ft. |
Mills, Nebraska |
Community of Mills, Nebraska is an unincorporated community in northeastern Keya Paha County, Nebraska. Located along local roads northeast of the Village of Springview, the county seat of Keya Paha County. |
| 75.3 121.2 1969 ft. |
Junction: State Highway 137 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 12 and state highway 137. Southwest to Peterson Reservoir. State Highway 137 overlaps NE state highway 12 at this point. |
| 78.2 125.8 1955 ft. |
Richardson Reservoir, NE |
A local county road that leads to Richardson Reservoir. |
| 79.8 128.4 2201 ft. |
Junction : State Highway 137 |
At this point, Nebraska state highway #137 separates from Nebraska state highway #12. This highway continues on a South Dakota State Highway #43 when it leaves Nebraska. |
| 89.4 143.8 1982 ft. |
Naper, NE |
Community of Naper, Nebraska is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 92.6 149.0 1932 ft. |
Stoltenberg Reservoir, NE |
Stoltenberg Reservoir. Fishing
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| 102.4 164.8 1785 ft. |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 11 |
Community of Butte, Nebraska is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska. County seat of Boyd County. Nebraska state highway 11 meets state highway 12 to the east and briefly overlaps. Davis Memorial Library. |
| 103.4 166.4 1798 ft. |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 11 |
At this point, Nebraska state highway 11 separates from Nebraska state highway 11. Community of Anoka, Nebraska, a village in Boyd County, Nebraska, located north along the Nebraska state highway 11. |
| 112.5 181.0 1644 ft. |
Junction: US State Highway 281 |
Community of Spencer, Nebraska is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska. Junction of Nebraska State Highway 12 overlaps US Highway 281 at this point. Lewis and Clark Camp Site Hostorical Marker, Nebraska. Address: 54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE 68730-3290 Phone: 402-388-4169. |
| 116.0 186.7 1519 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 281 |
At this point, Nebraska US highway 281 separates Nebraska state highway 12 proceed to Northern Nebraska Plant Reservoir Number 1. Prouty Reservoir Number 4. Schaffer Park. Lions Kiddie Park. |
| 119.6 192.4 1470 ft. |
Bristow, NE |
Community of Bristow, Nebraska is a village in Boyd COunty, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 125.8 202.4 1394 ft. |
Lynch, NE |
Community of Lynch, Nebraska is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska. Lies in the northern Nebraska, between the Missouri and Niobrara Rivers. |
| 133.0 214.0 1329 ft. |
Monowi, NE. |
Community of Monowi, Nebraska is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 140.3 225.8 1263 ft. |
Verdel, NE |
Community of Verdel, Nebraska is a village in Knox County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 143.2 230.5 1227 ft. |
Missouri National Recreation River, NE |
Located on the border between Nebraska and South Dakota is the Missouri National Recreation River. It lies in parts of Boyd, Cedar, and Dixon counties in Nebraska, and Bon Homme, Charles Mix, Clay, Union, and Yankton counties in South Dakota. Niobrara State Park. |
| 148.8 239.4 |
Niobrara Nebraska State Park |
Road access north side of highway. Amenities: 76 RV sites with electrical hookups 30/50 amp service - 30 non-pad sites no electricity, drinking water, modern restrooms, showers, dump station, picnic tables and grills. - Rentals, 12 two-bedroom cabins and seven three-bedroom cabins. - Day picnic areas - Activities: 14 miles of hiking trails - boat access areas to the Missouri River, boat loading ramps, fishing. -e |
| 149.7 240.9 |
Bridge crossing |
Crossing the Nebraska Missouri River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. |
| 150.0 241.4 1234 ft. |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 14 |
Community of Niobrara, Nebraska is a village in Knox County, Nebraska. Niobrara is a water spread-out village. Junction of Nebraska state highway 14 and state highway 12 briefly overlaps. |
| 152.9 246.0 1220 ft. |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 37 |
Junction of Nebraska State Highway 37 and State Highway 14 overlaps state highway 12. Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge - Niobrara, NE border of Nebraska and South Dakota crossing the Missouri River that joins Nebraska Highway 14 to South Dakota Highway 37. |
| 154.9 249.3 1240 ft. |
Brazile Creek State Wildlife Management Area, NE |
Nebraska state highway 12, Brazile Creek State Wildlife Management Area, NE. Limited Services. |
| 155.9 250.9 1240 ft. |
Santee, NE |
Road access to State Spur 54D leads to Community of Santee, Nebraska, is a village in Knox County, Nebraska. Santee Sioux Tribal Housing. Santee Sioux Recreation Park. |
| 170.2 273.9 1795 ft. |
Bloomfield, NE |
543 Avenue connects with the NE highway #12 and runs southerly where there's a Community, "Bloomfield, Nebraska, a city in Knox County, Nebraska. |
| 178.2 286.7 1444 ft. |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 121 |
Community of Crofton, Nebraska is a city in Knox County, Nebraska. Junction of state highway 121 and state highway 12. Burbach Park. Northside park. Steffan Reservoir. NE state highway #21 runs north to, Deep Water Recreation Area, Lewis & Clark Lake State Recreation Area, Hideaway Acres State Recreation Area, Tatanka State Wildlife Management Area, Lakeview Golf Course. |
| 183.1 294.7 1522 ft. |
Intersection: US Highway 81 |
US Highway 81 intersect Nebraska State Highway 12. Intersection US Highway 81, Discovery Bridge carries US Route 81 across the Missouri River border of Nebraska and South Dakota. |
| 190.1 306.0 1302 ft. |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 57 |
Junction of Nebraska State highway 57 and Nebraska State highway 12. Community of Hartington, Nebraska is a city in Cedar County, Nebraska. Hartington Golf Club Address: 101 E Felber St. Hartington, NE 68739
Phone:(402)254-7312. Felber Park. |
| 191.2 307.7 1306 ft. |
St. Helena, NE |
Access road to State Spur 14H/564th Avenue meets NE highway #12, Community of St. Helena, Nebraska, is a village in Cedar County, Nebraska. |
| 195.4 314.4 1257 ft. |
Wynot, NE |
St. James Avenue to, Community of Wynot, Nebraska, a village in Cedar County, Nebraska. Limited Services. |
| 199.8 321.6 1424 ft. |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 15 |
Junction of Nebraska state highway 15 and state highway 12 which briefly overlaps. |
| 201.0 323.5 |
573 Ave |
North road access to Nebraska Wiseman State Wildlife Management Area. -e |
| 203.4 327.4 1325 ft. |
Obert, NE |
Community of Obert, Nebraska, is a village in Cedar County, Nebraska. Obert Park. |
| 205.9 331.4 1266 ft. |
Maskell, NE |
Community of Maskell, Nebraska is a village in Dixon County, Nebraska part of the Sioux City. |
| 207.5 334.0 1316 ft. |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 15 |
At this point, Nebraska state highway 15 separates from Nebraska state highway 12 proceeds north to Vermillion, South Dakota Newcastle border of Nebraska and South Dakota crossing Missouri Rivers that joins Nebraska Highway 15 to South Dakota Highway 19. 888 Road Mulberry Bend State Wildlife Management Area. |
| 212.2 341.5 1299 ft. |
Newcastle, NE |
Community of Newcastle, Nebraska is a village in Dixon County Nebraska part of Sioux City. Newcastle Fire Hall. Pfister Park. Buckskin Hills State Wildlife Management Area, Buckskin Hills Lake lies south along 581 Avenue. |
| 223.2 359.2 1142 ft. |
Ponca, NE |
Community of Ponca, Nebraska, is a village in Dixon County, Nebraska part of the Sioux City. Ponca State Park, a state park that lies on the Missouri River, north/northwest of Ponca, NE. Cool Blacksmith Shop former blacksmith shop in Ponca, NE, that today is a museum built in 1901. Mattison Park.
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| 224.2 360.8 1204 ft. |
Junction: Nebraska State Highway 9 |
Junction of Nebraska State Highway 12 and Nebraska State Highway 9 proceeds to Community of Martinsburg, Nebraska, is a village in Dixon County, Nebraska. |
| 231.0 371.7 1161 ft. |
Junction of US State Highway 20 |
Junctions of state highway 12 end west of Jackson at an intersection with U.S. Highway 20. Lewis and Clark Historical Marker. St. Johns Historical Marker. KD10 |