Nebraska State Parks
Introduction to Nebraska state parks
Some generalities about Nebraska state parks, known for trails, mountains, etc, then list them out.
Platte River State Park
Park Address: 14421 346th St, Louisville, NE 68037
Park Description: The state park has a relatively steep, rolling topography compared to the surrounding region, with much of it forested.
Popular Park Sites: Harriet Harding Campfire, spray park, Crawdad Creek, Decker Creek and a mixture of cabins.
Platte River State Park Visitors Guide
Ponca State Park
Park Address: 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE 68770
Park Description: Twenty-two miles of hiking and biking trails wind through the deep ravines and hilltop ridges of the park.
Popular Park Sites: Eric Wiebe Memorial Shooting Complex, Newcastle Campground, Three Pillars and a plethora of hiking trails.
Ponca State Park Visitors Guide
Chadron State Park
Park Address: 15951 Gold Rush Byway, Chadron, NE 69337
Park Description: Activities include swimming in a regulation-sized pool, horseback riding, archery, disc golf, hiking, tennis, sand volleyball, and fishing.
Chadron State Park Visitors Guide
Arbor Lodge State Park
Park Address: 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Park Description: The former estate of the founder of Arbor Day, this park features a mansion, arboretum & trail.
Popular Park Sites: Morton Family House, Indian Cave, Bodega Victoriana Winery and Arbor Day Farm.
Arbor Lodge State Park Visitors Guide
Fort Robinson State Park
Park Address: Soldier Creek Rd & US Hwy 20, Crawford, NE 69339
Park Description: 22,000 natural acres for recreation & lodging in Pine Ridge, plus a museum & a buffalo herd.
Popular Park Sites: Belmont Tunnel, Red Cloud Buttes, Soldier Creek Wilderness and Saddle Rock.