Crofton is located in
Knox County, situated in northeastern Nebraska on Hwy 12, just south of the Missouri River and the South Dakota state line, near Lewis & Clark Lake, and Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area are nearby.
The town of Crofton was platted in the summer of 1892.
The Niobrara State Park, Ponca State Park, Ash Fall Fossil Beds State Historical Park and the Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium are close to Crofton and are available for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Other attractions in Crofton include: The Lakeview Golf Course, baseball/softball, camping - hiking, Boating - Sailing - Canoeing, hunting - Fishing and skating - Sledding.