State Park Visitor Services Guide and Fees for Your Park Activities
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Welcome
Thank you for your interest in Nebraska's state park
system. From Chadron, our first park established in 1921, Nebraska's park system
now encompasses 84 areas across the state. There are park lands to suit virtually
every outdoor taste.
Whether you're seeking the ultimate in modern conveniences in a picturesque
outdoor setting or yearn to get back to nature amid the unspoiled beauty of the
wilderness, you can find just the right locale for you from among Nebraska's
exceptional state park areas.
This document lists lodging, camping and activity fees at designated areas.
Links to detailed information on many of our park areas can be found here.
Park Permit
A Nebraska State Park Permit is required when entering all
state parks, state historical parks and State Recreation Areas (SRA). Fees
derived from the permits go to improve facilities in the park system, as well
as for land acquisition and a portion of the maintenance costs. These funds
help build camping areas, trailer dump stations and a variety of other park
facilities across the state.
Regular park visitors will probably want to purchase the annual permit, while occasional users may find the daily permit better suits their needs. Daily permits are valid until noon after the date of issue. The entry permit does not exempt park users from other fees charged for camping, swimming, trail rides, rental boats and other activities.
Permit fees are as follows:
Annual: $25*
Duplicate Annual: $12.50*
Daily: $5*
*A $1 issuing fee may be required
Click here to purchase your park entry permit online.
About Nebraska's Camping and Lodging Reservation System
Two new ways to make campground and cabin reservations for Nebraska
State Parks (SP) and SRAs (SRA). Remember that we
also have many first-come, first-served sites available for spur-of-moment camping.
| Online |
By Telephone |
| Online Reservation are now available. Use the Internet to check
for availability and to make campground and cabin reservations for
several Nebraska state parks and recreation areas! It's fast and
easy. |
By Telephone - Contact a reservation agent at Nebraska's
State Park call center at 402-471-1414. The Reservation Call Center is open
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday and closed on Saturday and Sunday and all state
holidays. |
| Payment is required in full at the time
the reservation is made. The reservation fee applies to each site or
unit reserved. |
The Nebraska State Park reservation system is a great way to reserve
your campsite in advance, which makes planning vacations and other
events easier. |
Cabins, Lodge Rooms, Group Overnight Lodges and Cabooses
| Lodging reservations are available up to a year in advance on a
first-come, first-served basis online or by calling Nebraska's
Reservation Call Center. During peak season a two night minimum
stay is required. (This requirement may be waived if a room or
cabin is available for one night between two prior reservations or
walk-in registrations.) During non-peak season, one night stays
are accepted for Sundays-Thursdays, excluding holidays.
Reservations require a $7 (plus tax) reservation fee per unit in addition to the regular
lodging fee. Reservations are accepted in person, telephone or by mail during
regular office hours. Cabin check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out
time is 11 a.m. (except at Fort Robinson State Park where check-in time is 5 p.m.
and check-out time is 10 a.m.)
|
 Example of Cabin at Platte River State Park |
Camping
| Designated campsites may be reserved one year to three days in
advance of arrival. For example, Tuesday is the last day to reserve Friday/Saturday and Wednesday is the last
day to reserve for Saturday/Sunday. Reservations require a
reservation fee in addition to the regular camping fee.
Reserved sites may not be available until 4 p.m. the day of arrival.
Reservations for primitive tent campsites are also
accepted at Smith Falls State Park. Campers that would like to make reservations
for Smith Falls State Park will need to call the park directly at 402-376-1306. No
online reservations are available for Smith Falls at this time.
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Nebraska has 84 park areas across the state. Of these
84 park areas, 71 offer camping. Of the 71 areas,
24 park areas have been designated to accept reservations on 50 percent
of their modern campground sites. All other park areas and
remaining sites at the below areas are all first-come first serve.
Therefore, we have many first-come, first-served sites available for
spur-of-moment camping. Below is a listing of the park areas that
take reservations for either cabins, camping or both.
| Examples of Cabins |
Chadron State Park
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Fort Robinson State Park
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Lewis & Clark SRA
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Mahoney State Park
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Niobrara State Park
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Platte River State Park
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Ponca State Park
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Two Rivers SRA
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Reservation Window
One year window for camping, cabins, lodge rooms, meeting room facilities,
picnic shelters, and horse stalls. Year to date reservations begin at
9 a.m. CT, by phone, in person and over the Internet.
Cabins, Lodge Rooms, Cabooses and Meeting Rooms: You can make your reservation
one year to one day in advance of arrival. Cut-off is 8 p.m. the day before your
intended arrival.
Camping, Picnic Shelter, Boat Slips and Horse Stalls: You can make your
reservation one year to three days in advance of arrival. For example,
Tuesday is the last day to reserve Friday/Saturday and Wednesday is the last
day to reserve for Saturday/Sunday.
Payment
Payment is required in full at the time the reservation is made by
MasterCard, VISA, check, cash, money order or Game and Parks Bucks. Several sites or units
may be reserved during a single reservation, but payment of all fees
for all reserved sites or units is required before a confirmation is made.
Phone - If the guest is making their reservation by phone, we
will request our guests to make payment in full at the time the reservation
is made by a VISA or MasterCard. However, for those guests that do not have a
VISA or MasterCard, we are allowing them the option to pay by check. If paying
by check, the guest will have 10 days to forward payment in full to the park
which holds the reservation or their reservation will be cancelled.
Online - If guest is making an online reservation, they will be required to make payment in full with a VISA or MasterCard at the time the reservation is made.
Counter - If the guest is at the park counter making a reservation, payment in full is required by either Cash, Check, Money Order or MasterCard or VISA.
Mail - Mail in requests are accepted subject to availability with appropriate payment. They must include a check or VISA/MasterCard number.
E-mail - E-mail reservations will not be accepted.
Reservation Fee
Reservation Fee is $7 (plus tax), except for horse stalls at Fort Robinson State Park, which are $5 (plus tax). The reservation fee applies to each site or unit reserved, whether for one day or 10 days, and is non-refundable.
Minimum Stay Requirements
Camping: 2 nights on weekends (except at Fort Robinson and Chadron State Parks, where minimum is 1 night) and 3 nights for Holiday weekends (except Niobrara, where 2-night stay is required, and Fort Robinson and Chadron State Parks, where 1-night stay is required).
Cabins, Lodge Rooms and Cabooses: Peak season, a 2 night minimum stay is required, except if there is a one night stay positioned between two prior reservations or a walk in registration for that day's business. During non-peak season, Sunday - Thursday, one night stays are allowed.
CANCELLATION / REFUND
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing
to the park where the reservation is held by mail, fax, email or reservation
holder may cancel online by logging into their reservation account. Click here to
log into your online reservation account.
Partial Cancellations: Partial Cancellations on year-to-date reservations, canceling dates from the beginning dates of a reservation is not allowed and is non-refundable at any time during peak season. Reservations that encompass both non-peak and peak season dates are governed by the peak season partial Cancellation Guideline. Guests are not allowed to transfer their arrival date to a later date within the same existing reservation dates.
Cabins, Lodge Rooms, Cabooses, Overnight and Day Use Group Lodges (*except Comanche Hall at Fort Robinson, see below)
Reservation fees per unit are not refundable.
If cancelling less than 30 days before arrival date, a refund is given, minus a 1 night’s rental per unit being cancelled and cancellation fee of $5 per unit.
If cancelling 30 days or greater before arrival date, a refund is given, minus a cancellation fee of $5 per unit.
Camping, Tepees, Horse Stalls, Boat Docks and Picnic Shelters
Reservation fees per unit are not refundable.
If cancelling less than 7 days before arrival date, a refund is given, minus a 1 night’s rental per site/unit being cancelled and cancellation fee of $5 per site/unit.
If cancelling 7 days or greater before arrival date, a refund is given, minus a cancellation fee of $5 per site/unit.
*Comanche Hall (Fort Robinson State Park)
If cancelling less than 90 days before arrival date, a refund is given, minus a 1 night’s rental and $5 cancellation fee.
If cancelling 90 days or greater before arrival date, a refund is given, minus a cancellation fee of $5.
If you check out early, the unused portion of your payment will be forfeited.
Fee Schedules
Park Areas with Cabins and/or Lodging plus Modern Camping Areas
 Chadron State Park | 
Chadron State Park Information Sheet
- CAMPING $7-18 for 30 amp electrical site
($7 non-pad primitive camping; $18 30 amp electric site)
- LODGING SEASON Mid-April - Mid-November
- RESERVATIONS Camping and Cabins. Reservations available online, call center, mail or by phone or in person at the park during park office hours.
- CABINS Two bedroom, $75 and $85 per night
- GROUP FACILITY
- Central building only $85,
with kitchen $170 per day
- EXTRA BEDS Rollaway or crib, $10 each
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER $40 per day, $50 per day with electric hookup
- HORSE TRAIL RIDES $16 per ride
- SWIMMING (pool hours: 1-8 p.m. daily Memorial weekend to mid-August and weekends only from mid-August through Labor Day.)
- Daily Admission: Adult, $4; child (12 and under), $3.00
- Season Pass: Adult $65; child, $45; family, $120
- PADDLEBOAT RENTAL $5 for 2 people, $8 for 4 people for 1/2 hour
- Eugene
T. Mahoney State Park |
| Rate
Sheet | Camping
Guidelines | Cabin
Area Info Sheet |
- CAMPING $20-$26 per night ($20 for
a 30/50 amp electrical site, $26 for a full hookup site per night)
- MODERN HOUSEKEEPING CABINS
- Standard two bedroom (2STD - Floor
Plan), sleeps
4 $120
- Single Level two bedroom (2SGL - Floor
Plan ), sleeps
6 $145
Barrier Free 2 Bedroom Floor Plan
- Treetop 2 bedroom (Tree - Floor
Plan) and Deluxe two bedroom
(2DLX - Floor
Plan), sleeps 6, $160
- Four bedroom Deluxe (4DLX- Floor
Plan), sleeps 10, $275;
4 bedroom - 2 levels (4B2L) Sleeps 17-$230
- Six bedroom Deluxe (6DLX - Floor
Plan), sleeps 20, $455 HANDOUT
- EXTRA BEDS Rollaway or crib, $10 each
- LODGING SEASON Year-round
- RESERVATIONS Camping, Cabins, Lodge Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Group Lodge, Conference Facilities. online, call center, mail or by phone or in person at the park during park office hours.
- LODGE
- 24 standard rooms (2 queen beds each), Park or River
View, $80
- 8 Loft Rooms with 2 queen beds and Sofa Sleeper - Park
View (LPVD) Sleeps 6 $90
- 8 Loft Rooms with 2 queen beds and Sofa Sleeper - River
View (LRVD) Sleeps 6 $95
- GROUP CONFERENCE FACILITIES
- Upper level lodge conference rooms: Abel/Nebraska
Room, $140;
- Red Oak or Cedar rooms, $70
- Sandstedt Platte Room, $55
- lower level lodge conference rooms, $40 each
- Riverview Lodge, with kitchen, $290;
- Kountze Theater, $225;
- Activity Center Conference Room, $100
LCD Projector Rental, $75/day
- Owen Marina, $200
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTERS $40, $50 with electric
- FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Operational Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend; weather permitting
Daily admission- $8 Adult $7 Child (ages 3-12)
Season Pass - Adult, $135; child, $110; family (2-5) $300; family (6-10) $350; family (11-15) $400 (available for purchase at the Administration Building during business hours)
- HORSE TRAIL RIDE $16 per ride. Pony rides are $6. No one under the age of 6 is allowed to ride. No doubles are allowed. Tickets sold daily at Park Administration building starting at 8 a.m., or call after 10 a.m. to make a reservation for an afternoon ride (availability dependent).
Weather permitting rides are scheduled:
Wed and Fri.: 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m.
Sat. and Sun.: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m.
PADDLEBOAT RENTAL $5 for two person boat or $8 for 4 person boat per half hour (1 hour limit) Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- DRIVING RANGE Golf balls, $3 per bucket; golf club rental, free. Golf shack open Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- MINIATURE GOLF $3.50 per person. Golf shack open
Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
*mini golf available during the week-- equipment available at the Peter Kiewit Lodge*
- CRAFT CENTER: Prices vary. Open Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Leathercraft, ceramic painting, bird houses, woodworking, etc.
- RECREATION EQUIPMENT RENTAL rates vary
- FIREWOOD Campers-- Fees Vary $5 per bundle
- KOUNTZE THEATER
Summer/Fall Theater - Adults, $7 Children, $5;
Winter Theater - Adults, $10, Children, $8
See www.hissboo.com for schedules and details
- PAVILION
Rental without food service;
1-250 people, $850
251-600 people, $1,000
601-1,000 people, $1,500
1,001+ people, $2,500
- SLED and TOBOGGAN RUNS
Any time weather allows for snow making or Mother Nature provides snow - No charge to use your own sled and toboggan.
- ICE RINK
Admission $2
Skate Rental $3
- ACTIVITY CENTER
Activity Center Admission - $2 (Children two and under free)
Rock Climbing simulator - $1 per minute/person
Craft Center- $3-$20 depending on type of project
Mon., Thurs., and Fri. 4-8 p.m.
Sat. 11-8 p.m.
Sun. 11-6 p.m.
- Fort Robinson State Park |
Fort
Robinson Visitors Guide | NEBRASKALand
Article on Fort Robinson
- CAMPING $7-$24 per night ($18 for a 30/50
amp electrical hookup, $24 for a full hookup site per night)
- LODGING SEASON Mid-April to Mid-November
- RESERVATIONS Camping, Cabins, Lodge Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Group Lodge, Conference Facilities online, call center, mail or by phone or in person at the park during park office hours.
- CABINS Sleeps 6, $120; Sleeps 8, $130
- L10/L11 CABINS Sleep 6, $140
- ADOBES Sleep 10, $140; Sleep 12, $150
- BRICK HOUSES Sleep 14, $205; Sleep
18, $225; Sleep 20, $245
- BANDMASTER OR NURSES QUARTERS Sleep 6,
$130
- LODGE ROOMS Queen bed, $50; Two twin beds, $55
- COMANCHE HALL Full facility with kitchen (60
people), $790 per day
- EXTRA BEDS Rollaway or crib, $10 each
- MEETING ROOMS Dodd Hall, $50-$65 per day; Annex
Multi-Use, $60 per day
- BUFFALO SOLDIER BARRACKS Meeting Room $90-$140
per day
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTERS
- Reserved picnic shelter, $55 with electrical
- ARENA & OFFICE $110 per day
- HORSE STALL RENTAL $13 per day
- HORSE TRAIL RIDES 50 Minute Ride $16 per rider, 75 Minute Ride $22 per rider
- PONY RIDES for children four and under, $2
- HAYRACK RIDE BREAKFAST - $10 per person
- CHUCKWAGON COOKOUT Adult, $9; child, $6
- STEAK COOKOUT Adult, $18; child, $8.50
- SWIMMING (Indoor Facility - Pool Hours: May 23 - Labor Day, open daily from 1-5 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m.)
- Daily Admission
- Adult, $5; child (12 and under) $4; Season Pass Adult, $65; child, $45; family, $120 (No charge for children under the age of 3)
- OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Jeep Ride - Adult, $10; Child (12 and under), $7
- Stagecoach, Adult, $2; Children, $1
- Horse Drawn Tour, $5; Children $3
- Historic Building Tour, $10
- Mountain Bike Rental - $8 per hour, $25 per day
- Kayak Rental - $12.50
- Float Tube - $10
- Post Playhouse run by Chadron State College
- Lewis & Clark SRA
- CAMPING: $7/$12/$18 per night, ($7 for primitive
camping, $12 for pad no electricity, $18 for 30/50 amp electrical sites per
night)
- LODGING SEASON: Year-round
- RESERVATIONS Camping and Cabin reservations available. online, call center, mail or by phone or in person at the park during park office hours.
- CABINS: Two-bedroom, $140 per night
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER: $40
per day, $50 per day with electric
- MARINA: Slips available
for rent by day, month, or season
- Niobrara
State Park | |
Niobrara
Camping Map and Info | 2011
- Activity Schedule
- CAMPING: $9 - $18 per night ($9 for tent sites
and $18 for 30/50 amp electrical sites per night.
- LODGING SEASON: Year-round
- RESERVATIONS Camping, Cabins, Group Lodge. online, call center, mail or by phone or in person at the park during park office hours.
- CABINS: Two bedroom, $100, three bedroom,
$110, House, $95
- GROUP FACILITY: Kitchen and dining, $150
per day
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER: $40, $50 per day with electric
- EXTRA BEDS: Rollaway or crib, $10 each
- HORSE TRAIL RIDES: $16 per ride
- SWIMMING: (Pool Hours: opens
June 4 -
August 7 Daily
1-6 p.m.and August 8 -
Sept. 2,
2011,
weekends only, 1-6 p.m.) Sept. 3- 5,
2011,
1 - 6 p.m. Daily - Adults, $4; children (12 and under),
$3; Season Pass - Adults, $65; children, $45; family, $120
- COOKOUT: Adults, $9; Children, $6
- Platte
River State Park |
-
- Accomodations
at Platte River State Park | Platte River State Park Vistors Guide | Platte River State Park Brochure | Platte River State Park Map
- CAMPING Available nearby at Louisville SRA or Eugene T. Mahoney State Park.
- No camping available on the park.
- LODGING SEASON Housekeeping cabins available year-round
- RESERVATIONS online, call center, mail or by phone or in person at the park during park office hours.
- RENT-A-TEPEE
 $20 per night (accommodates 6-8)
- CAMPER CABINS
- (bedding and towels provided)
- One-bedroom, $40
- Two bedroom, $50/65
- Three-bedroom, $75
- MODERN HOUSEKEEPING CABINS
- (bedding, towels, dishes, tableware and basic cooking utensils provided)
- Standard one bedroom, $85
- Two bedroom, $110/120
- Four bedroom, $115
- GROUP FACILITIES
- Red Barn, $130, sleeps 20 in bunk beds
- Mallet or Scott Lodges, $260 with kitchen; Day Use
Only
- Decker Creek Lodge (upper level), $90
- Bison Hollow, $55
- EXTRA BEDS Rollaway or crib, $10 each
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTERS $40 per day, $50 with electric hook-up
- HORSE TRAIL RIDES $16 per ride
- SWIMMING (Pool hours: May 22 - August 8 open 1 - 7 p.m.; August 9 - Labor Day, open weekends only 1 - 7 p.m.)
- Daily - Adults $4; children (12 and under), $3
- Season Pass - Adults, $65; children (12 and under), $45; family, $120
- PADDLEBOAT RENTAL $8 for 4 people Per half hour:
- ARCHERY RANGE -
$3/person (must be 5 & older) this includes bows & arrows and instructor.
- CRAFT CENTER Leather and ceramic items range from $3 and up.
Craft Center is open Memorial Day - Labor Day, 7 days a week, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Ponca
State Park | |
Ponca 2011 Season Information | Ponca Mini-Lodge Brochure
- CAMPING: $12-18 per night ($12 for non-pad
tent sites; $18 for 30/50 Amp Electrical Sites)
- LODGING SEASON: Mini Lodges and Green Cabins are open year round
- RESERVATIONS Camping, Cabins, Meeting and Conference Facilities. online, call center, mail or by phone or in person at the park during park office hours.
- CABINS: Two bedroom, $85 per night
- CABINS: Two bedroom Green Cabins $145
- CABINS: Four- bedroom Mini Lodges $270
- MEETING ROOMS: Willow Room,
$60; Sandbar, $80; River Bluff, $175; Oxbow, $60; Classrooms, $35; Kitchen,
$60, LCD Projector Rental -$75 a day.
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER: $50 with electric hook-up
- EXTRA BEDS: Rollaway or crib, $10 each
- HORSE TRAIL RIDES: $16
- SWIMMING: (Pool Hours: Opens June 5 - August 8 Daily 1-5 p.m. and August 9 - Labor Day, weekends only, 1-5 p.m.) daily Admission - Adult $4; child (12 and under), $3 Season Pass - Adult, $65; child, $45; family, $120
- COOKOUT: Adults, $9; Children, $6
- HAUNTED HOLLOW HAYRACK RIDE: Adults,
$7; Children, $5; Pumpkin Roll, $2
- NATURALIST PROGRAMS: $1-$5
- KAYAK RENTAL - $8
- HAYRACK RIDE - Adult $4, Children $2
- Two Rivers SRA |
- CAMPING: $12- $21 per night, ($12 for pad
no electricity, $18 for 30 amp electrical, Sites with electricity and water
$21 per night)
- LODGING SEASON: May 1 - Sept.
30
- CABOOSE RESERVATIONS: Online or Nebraska State Parks Reservation Call Center
- U.P. CABOOSE PARK CABINS: $75 per night sleep
6: (To enjoy your caboose to the fullest, please plan
ahead to bring the following items: Bedding or sleeping bags
(mattresses provided), towels and soap, eating utensils,
charcoal and lighter fluid for grill cooking, cooking utensils,
pillows. No pets are allowed in the cabooses.
- Reservations: Reservations available for Caboose Park online, call center.
- Horse Camping: $12 (primitive)
- Bicycle Rental (seasonal): $4/hour
- PUT-AND-TAKE TROUT FISHING: Trout lake opens on the second Saturday in March (weather permitting) $4 per tag (Current Nebraska Fishing License Required)
- Victoria Springs SRA |
Victoria Springs SRA now has a new address:
43400 Hwy S-21A, Anselmo NE 68813.
- CAMPING $11/$17 per night;
- LODGING SEASON May - November
- RESERVATIONS Camping and Cabins reservations available. online, call center, mail or by phone or in person at the park during park office hours.
- CABINS Two bedroom, $65 per night
- EXTRA BEDS Rollaway or crib, $10 each
- PADDLEBOAT RENTAL $5 for 2 people per half hour
- RESERVE A PICNIC SHELTER - $50/Day w/electrical hook-up
Modern camping facilities are open
from May 15 through September 15. Camping Fees range from $7 for
primitive to $18 for improved sites, plus $3 for water and $3 for
sewer where available.
Many areas use self-registration envelopes. At these areas, there
is a $5 late fee for failure to register on time.
Group rates in group campgrounds are $1 per person, and there is a
$5 fee for each extra picnic table for groups. Pay showers, where available
are 75 cents.
Camping is available year-round,
including campsites with electricity. When modern facilities are closed
mid September - mid May (weather depending), a minimum camping fee of $7
(plus $6 for electric hookup, if available will be collected). Areas marked
with an * accept reservations for 50% of their modern campsites.
- Branched Oak SRA |
- CAMPING $7 - $24 per night ($7 for primitive
camping, $12 for Pad with no electricity, $18 for electrical site (30 and
50 amp) and $24 for a full hookup site.)
- RESERVATIONS Camping. Reservations available online, call center or mail.
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER - $40 /day or $50 per day
w/electrical
- Horse Camp (Area #2): $24
- Calamus SRA |
- CAMPING $7-$18 per night ($7 for primitive
camping, $17 for Pad with 30/50 amp electricity at Nunda Shoal campground,
$18 for 30/50 amp electrical site at Homestead Knolls campground. There
is no shower facility at Nunda Shoal Campground, Valley View Community Group
Camp - $28 per day.
- RESERVATIONS Camping. Reservations available online, call center, mail.
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER $40 per day, no electricity
Enders SRA |
- CAMPING $7-$14 per night ($7 for primitive
camping, $15 for electrical site per night).
- Fort Kearny SRA |
- CAMPING $12-$18 per night ($12 for pad no
electricity, $18 for 30 amp electrical sites per night)
- RESERVATIONS Camping reservations available. Online,
call center, or mail.
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER $50 per
day, no electricity.
- Fremont Lakes SRA |
- CAMPING: $12-$18 ($12 for pad no electricity,
$18 for 30/50 amp electrical sites per night)
- RESERVATIONS Camping reservations available. Online, call center, or mail.
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER: $40 per day, $50 with electric hookup
- Group Facility: Monday-Thursday, $150; Friday-Sunday, $275
- Indian
Cave State Park | Indian
Caves Brochure and Map
Indian
Cave State Park on YouTube
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Cave State Park on FACEBOOK
Indian
Cave State Park on Flickr
- CAMPING $12-$18 per night ($12 for pad no
electricity, $18 for 30/50 amp electrical sites per night)
- RESERVATIONS Camping reservations available. Online, call center or mail.
- HORSE TRAIL RIDES: $16 per ride
- HAUNTED HOLLOW HAYRACK RIDE: Adults,
$7; Children, $5
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER: $40 per day, $50 with electric hookup
Johnson Lake SRA |
- CAMPING $12-$18 per night ($12 for primitive
camping, $18 for 30/50 amp electrical site per night).
- RESERVATIONS Camping Reservations available online, call center or mail.
Lake McConaughy SRA |
- CAMPING $7-$24 per night ($7 for primitive
camping, $18 for 30/50 amp electrical site per night, $24 for 30/50 amp
electrical with water and sewer per night).
- Visitor Center Meeting Room, $35/part $60/whole;
- RESERVATIONS Camping Reservations available online, call center, mail or in person during park office hours.
Lake Minatare SRA |
- CAMPING: $7-$18 ($7 for primitive camping,
$18 for 30 amp electrical sites per night)
- RESERVATIONS Camping Reservations available online, call center or mail.
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER: $40 per day, no electricity.
Lake Ogallala SRA |
- CAMPING $7-$18 per night ($7 for primitive
camping, $12 for pad with no electricity and $18 for 30 amp electrical
site per night).
- RESERVATIONS Camping Reservations available online, call center, mail or in person during park office hours.
Louisville SRA |
- CAMPING $11-$18 per night ($11 for primitive
camping, $12 for pad with no electricity and $18 for 30/50 amp electrical
site per night).
- RESERVATIONS Camping Reservations available online, call center or mail.
Medicine Creek SRA |
- CAMPING $7-$18 per night ($7 for primitive
camping, $12 for pad with no electricity and $18 for electrical site
per night).
Mormon Island SRA |
- CAMPING $12-18 per night ($12 for non-pad
tent site and $18 for 30/50 amp electrical site per night).
- RESERVATIONS Camping Reservations available online, call center or mail.
Pawnee SRA |
- CAMPING $7-$18 per night ($7 for primitive
camping, $12 for pad with no electricity and $18 for 30/50 amp electrical
site per night).
- RESERVATIONS Camping Reservations available online, call center or mail.
Red Willow SRA |
- CAMPING $7-$18 per night ($7 for primitive
camping, $12 for pad with no electricity and $18 for 30 amp electrical
site per night).
- Rock Creek Station State Historical Park and State Recreational Area |
- CAMPING: $12/$18 per night, ($12 for no electricity
(Horse Camp), $18 for 30 amp electrical sites per night)
- RESERVATIONS Camping reservations available online, call center or mail
- RESERVED PICNIC SHELTER: $40 per day
Smith Falls State Park
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Swanson Lake SRA |
- CAMPING $7-$18 per night ($7 for primitive
camping, $12 for pad with no electricity and $18 for 30 amp electrical
site per night).
Willow Creek SRA |
- CAMPING $12- $18 per night, ($7 for primitive
tent camping, $18 for 30/50 amp electrical site per night)
- Horse
Camping: $24 per night.
- RESERVATIONS Camping Reservations available online, call center or mail.
Wildcat Hills SRA and Nature Center
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Windmill SRA |
- CAMPING $12/18 per night ($12 for pad
with no electricity and $18 for 30/50 amp electrical site per night).
- RESERVATIONS Camping Reservations available online, call center or mail.
Non-Modern Camping Areas
Non-modern and day-use areas are available year-round. Primitive camping is available for $7 per night. (*indicates electricity). These unstaffed areas use self-registration envelopes.
State Historical Parks
From May 28 through Sept. 3, 2012, grounds at all
state historical parks are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. From September 4, 2012,
through May 27, 2013, grounds are open from 8 a.m. to sunset. After season
and after hours tours may be conducted at the superintendent’s discretion.
- Arbor
Lodge State Historical Park |
P.O. Box 15, Nebraska City, NE 68410-0015 Phone: 402-873-7222
E-mail: ngpc.Arbor.Lodge@nebraska.gov
Mansion: April 14 – Oct. 28, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.;
Arbor Day: April 27-29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.;
Apple Jack Festival: Sept. 15-16, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.;
Living History Sundays: Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7 and 14, 1 a.m.
– 5 p.m.
*All hours subject to change.
Admission: Adults (13 and up) $5, Children (3-12) $2, Under 2 Free
- Ash
Hollow State Historical Park |
P.O. Box 70, Lewellen, NE 69147-0070 Phone: 308-778-8651
E-mail: jeff.uhrich@nebraska.gov
Visitor Center: May 26 – Sept. 3;Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Monday-Thursday.
Memorial Day weekend – Labor day weekend,
Open Monday – Friday by appointment only.
Park Grounds:
Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 1– Nov. 1.
Grounds closed: Nov. 1 – March 1
Admission: Adults (13 and up) $2, Children (3-12) $1, Under 2 Free
- Bowring
Ranch State Historical Park |
BOWRING RANCH SHP
P.O. Box 38, Merriman, NE 69218-0038 Phone: 308-684-3428
E-mail: diane.burress@nebraska.gov
Visitor Center: May 26 – Sept 3, Monday-Saturday (closed
on Wednesdays), 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays noon – 4 p.m.
Admission: Adults (13 and up) $2, Children (3-12) $1, Under 2 Free
- Buffalo
Bill State Historical Park |
2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte, NE 69101-8444 Phone: 308-535-8035
E-mail: ngpc.Buffalo.Bill@nebraska.gov
House and Barn: March 19 – May 25, Monday through Friday,
10 a.m.
– 4 p.m, closed weekends
May 26 – Sept. 3, open seven days a week, 9 a.m.
– 5 p.m.
Sept. 4 – Oct. 26, open Monday – Friday, 10
a.m. – 4 p.m, closed weekends
Historical Barn Rental: $550
Admission: Adults (13 and up) $2, Children (3-12) $1, Under 2 Free
- Champion
Mill State Historical Park |
73122 338 Ave., Enders, NE 69027-9302 Phone: 308-882-5860
E-mail: nik.johanson@nebraska.gov
Exhibits: May 26 – Sept. 3, Saturday and Sunday’s only
8 a.m. – noon; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults (13 and up) $2, Children (3-12) $1, Under 2 Free
- Fort
Atkinson State Historical Park
P.O. Box 240, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0240 Phone: 402-468-5611
E-mail: ngpc.Fort.Atkinson@nebraska.gov
Harold W. Andersen Visitor Center and Buildings: May 5–20 and Sept. 8 – Oct. 14, open weekends only from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 26 – Sept. 3, open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Living History: schedule with interpretations from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. as follows: May 5-6, June 2-3, July 7-8, June 30 and July 1, Aug. 4-5, Sept. 1-2, Oct. 6-7.
Admission: Adults (13 and up) $2, Children (3-12) $1, Under 2 Free
- Fort
Hartsuff State Historical Park |
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- FORT HARTSUFF SHP
82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE 68823-9801 Phone: 308-346-4715
E-mail: ngpc.Fort.Hartsuff@nebraska.gov
April 1- Sept. 30: Most buildings open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Seven days a week. Grounds open 8a.m.-sunset.
May 26 – Sept 3: Office and Gift Shop open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays or by appt. Buildings open 8a.m. – 8 p.m. seven days a week. Grounds open 8 a.m. to sunset.
Oct. 1 – March 31: Most buildings open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Grounds open 8 a.m. to sunset.
- Admission: Adults (13 and up) $2, Children (3-12) $1, Under 2 Free
 Order
a FortHartsuff DVD- This DVD is a historic review of Fort
Hartsuff, Nebraska, from 1874 to present day. Highlights include a
look at fort structures and their purpose, the infantryman uniform
and the process of baking bread in the brick oven. Price: $6.95
- Fort
Kearny State Historical Park |
FORT KEARNY SHP
1020 V Road, Kearney, NE 68847-9804 Phone: 308-865-5305
E-mail: ngpc.Fort.Kearny@nebraska.gov
Visitor Center and Buildings: March 4 - April 10, 9 a.m.
– 5 p.m., Daily.
Daily (Crane Information Center), April 11 – May 20 by appointment
only or at superintendent’s discretion, May 21 – Sept 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Daily.
Admission: Adults (13 and up) $2, Children (3-12) $1, Under 2 Free
- Rock
Creek State Historical Park
ROCK CREEK STATION SHP
57426 710th Road, Fairbury, NE 68352-5550 Phone: 402-729-5777
E-mail: ngpc.Rock.Creek.station@nebraska.gov
Visitor Center and Buildings: April 14 – May 6, 10 a.m.
- 5 p.m. weekends only; May 7 – Sept 23, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Daily; Sept. 24
– Oct. 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekends only.
Admission: Adults (13 and up) $2, Children (3-12) $1, Under 2 Free
State Recreational Trail
- The Cowboy Trail State Recreation & Nature Trail |
- Portions of the 320-mile long Cowboy Trail from Norfolk to Chadron are now open for day-use, including hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. (No motorized vehicles please.) A voluntary trail user fee is requested. For more information, call 402-471-5511.
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