Alan J. Bartels
Benkelman, population 950, bustles with shops, restaurants, a historic theater, museum and the Dundy County courthouse on the hill. Hungry? Try Dub Drive-In.
Nearby hills, valleys, creeks, rivers and lakes provide recreational opportunities for hunters and other outdoor adventurers. Rock Creek Lake State Recreation Area is located northwest of town and provides anglers ample opportunities to hook fish. Just upstream, trout are raised at the Rock Creek State Fish Hatchery.
Learn more about Benkelman by contacting the Dundy County Visitors Committee at (308) 423-2365.
