General Information
- Park grounds: 24/7
- Swimming Pool
Memorial Day through Mid-August: 12pm to 6pm
Mid-August through Labor Day: Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day: 12pm to 6pm
Resident Park Permit Daily Pass: $6.00
Non-Resident Park Permit Daily Pass: $12.00
How to Get There
From Scottsbluff (92 miles): Follow W 20th St and W Railway St to Ave I. Take NE-71 N to NE-7E Link/Dodge Rd/Niobrara Ave. Continue straight onto NE-7E Link/Dodge Rd/Niobrara Ave. Turn left onto US-385 N. Drive to Scenic Dr Rd.
Overview
Chadron State Park is a public recreation area located within the Nebraska National Forest, nine miles (14 km) south of Chadron, Nebraska, in the northwestern portion of the state. The park's 974 acres (394 ha) include a portion of the Pine Ridge escarpment and Chadron Creek. The park is wooded with ponderosa pine throughout and cottonwood trees near the creek and lagoon.
Chadron State Park was established in 1921, making it Nebraska's oldest state park. The Civilian Conservation Corps was active in the park in the 1930s:
Activities include swimming, horseback riding, archery, disc golf, hiking, tennis, sand volleyball, and fishing. The park has rental paddleboats, hiking trails, campground, and cabins.
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