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Chadron State Park

Chadron, Nebraska

Pine-covered hills and canyon trails, Nebraska's oldest state park.

Price
State park permit applies; check current rates
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Pine ridges rise from the plains in the north-west, with trails, a swimming pool and hill views. Cabins and a campground make it a good base for Fort Robinson and Toadstool. It feels more like the Black Hills than the Great Plains.

Good to know

  • Good base for Fort Robinson
  • Trails suit all ages
  • Cabins book out in summer
Best time
Summer
Open
All year
Getting there
Paved park roads; fine for RVs
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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