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Toadstool Geologic Park is located in the Oglala National Grassland in far northwestern Nebraska. It is operated by the United States Forest Service. It contains a badlands landscape and a reconstructed sod house. [1]
Toadstool Geologic Park is noted for its unusual geological formations, some in the shape of toadstools, and scientifically valuable fossil deposits. Our interpretive kiosk explains and illustrates the local geology and provides information and history about the local grasslands.
- Crawford, NE
- First come, first serve.
- Open year-round.
- In the off season pack in/pack out.
Many wildflowers await the visitor to this unique geological feature. Species encountered in the spring are Missouri milk vetch (Astragalus missouriensis), shell-leaf penstemon (Penstemon grandiflorus), gumbo lily (Oenothera caespitosa), and death camas (Zigadenus spp.).
Toadstool Geologic Park. The "moonscape" of the Badlands is an unusual setting for a picnic. Use self-guided trail brochure to explore the area's fascinating geology. 4 mi. N. on NE Hwy 2, W. on Toadstool Road, follow signs - Open year-round, 24 hrs/day.
- Crawford, 69346, NE
- (308) 432-0300
The fascinating landforms of Toadstool Geologic Park hold the secrets of an ancient world where strange and wonderful animals walked the Earth. Imagine seeing rhinoceroses, miniature horses, giant tortoises, camels, and a wild pig so huge and ferocious that it’s called the “hell pig” in western Nebraska.
May 25, 2021 · These toadstool geological features are created by forces of the wind and water that eroded the soft clay faster than the hard sandstone rock that capped it. Though erosion eventually collapsed the giant toadstools, new smaller hoodoos are formed.
When you go to Toadstool Geologic Park, you can see some of the resemblances of the South Dakota badlands when you are in Nebraska! And, when you are at Toadstool Geologic Park, you can also see some “toadstool” rock formations.
