Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:04 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (91% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
| Location | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Dewey Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.553055, -100.613500 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cherry |
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge is a public boat launch providing access to Dewey Lake in Nebraska at coordinates 42.55306, -100.61350. Data published by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NE GPC).
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge is a public boat launch on Dewey Lake in Cherry County, Nebraska. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
Is Valentine National Wildlife Refuge free to use?
Yes, Valentine National Wildlife Refuge is a public boat launch with free access in Nebraska.
What water does Valentine National Wildlife Refuge access?
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge provides boat launch access to Dewey Lake in Nebraska.
How do I get to Valentine National Wildlife Refuge?
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge is located at coordinates 42.553055, -100.613500 in Nebraska. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.