Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area

Park Snapshot Lincoln County 1 W of North Platte Lat: 41.16219 Lon: -100.79494 Aerial Map 233 acres (0 water) Click region for new search (AreaID: 37) Attractions Overnight Accommodations Facility Details Campground/Cabin Maps Driving Directions Contact Information: Buffalo Bill Ranch SRA 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd North Platte,  NE  69101-8444 Phone: (308) 535-8035 ngpc.Buffalo.Bill@nebraska.gov

Summary

Part of Buffalo Bill State Historical Park, this state recreation area offers camping pads with electricity, primitive sites and a group picnic shelter.

Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area is located next door to the Historical Park, which makes it easy to tour the ranch house and barn that Col. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody built for his home in North Platte during the heyday of his famous Wild West Show. Cody owned some 4,000 acres here, which were appropriately named Scout's Rest Ranch. The park encompasses 25 acres of the original ranch, including the house and barn.

Camping Facilities: 23 camping pads with electrical hookups* 6 non-pad sites without electricity *50-amp. non-reservable campsites

This recreation area offers beautiful camping along the Platte River. There are 50-amp electrical campsites and primitive sites for the tent campers. Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area is a convenient stop off of I-80 at the North Platte Interchange. The recreation area offers fishing, picnic tables, fire rings, and hiking trails.