Platte River State Park
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Platte River State Park is a state park
of Nebraska
, USA, situated on the southern bluffs above the Platte River
. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Louisville, Nebraska
, and midway between Omaha
and Lincoln
. The park has a relatively steep, rolling topography compared to the surrounding region. Combined from several different areas, the park consists of 418 acres (169.2 ha) and most of it is forested. Two observation towers provide views of the Platte River valley, the taller of which rises 85 feet (25.9 m) above its base. The park is located near several other tourist attractions including Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
, the Strategic Air and Space Museum
, the Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari, and several golf courses.
or tent camping, there are 21 year-round full-service cabins available for rent. Another 31 camper cabins are available during the warmer months at lower cost as they provide only a refrigerator, and bathrooms and showers are shared at several centralized outer structures. Tepees with wooden floors are also available for rent during the warmer months.
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
of Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
, USA, situated on the southern bluffs above the Platte River
Platte River
The Platte River is a major river in the state of Nebraska and is about long. Measured to its farthest source via its tributary the North Platte River, it flows for over . The Platte River is a tributary of the Missouri River, which in turn is a tributary of the Mississippi River which flows to...
. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Louisville, Nebraska
Louisville, Nebraska
Louisville is a city in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,046 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Louisville is located at ....
, and midway between Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
and Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379....
. The park has a relatively steep, rolling topography compared to the surrounding region. Combined from several different areas, the park consists of 418 acres (169.2 ha) and most of it is forested. Two observation towers provide views of the Platte River valley, the taller of which rises 85 feet (25.9 m) above its base. The park is located near several other tourist attractions including Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is a state park of Nebraska, USA, on the Platte River. The park is located just off Interstate 80 near Ashland, Nebraska, approximately from the Omaha – Council Bluffs metropolitan area.- History :...
, the Strategic Air and Space Museum
Strategic Air and Space Museum
The Strategic Air and Space Museum is a museum focusing on United States Air Force military aircraft and nuclear missiles located near Ashland, Nebraska, along Interstate 80 southwest of Omaha, Nebraska. The objective of the museum is to preserve and display historic aircraft, missile, and space...
, the Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari, and several golf courses.
Recreation
The park has a swimming pool, tennis courts, and archery range as well as 10 miles (16.1 km) of hiking trails. Horses can be rented and trail rides are provided on a guided basis. A small (1 acre/.40 ha) lake provides fishing opportunities and visitors can also rent paddleboats; however, private boats are not permitted on the lake. A small restaurant is open during the summer and there is also a rentable year-round facility which can accommodate up to 150 people. The park has a visitor center with several exhibits and campfire programs are provided at an outdoor amphitheater during the summer. An arts and crafts center has experts that teach basic leatherwork and ceramics. 135 picnic tables and over 80 grills are scattered throughout the park. There is also a ballfield. A shooting range for rifles, trap, and archery was constructed in 2011.Overnight use
Though the park does not allow RVRecreational vehicle
Recreational vehicle or RV is, in North America, the usual term for a Motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.-Features:...
or tent camping, there are 21 year-round full-service cabins available for rent. Another 31 camper cabins are available during the warmer months at lower cost as they provide only a refrigerator, and bathrooms and showers are shared at several centralized outer structures. Tepees with wooden floors are also available for rent during the warmer months.