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Platte River State Park

Nebraska · NE

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A wooded park on the Platte River bluffs between Lincoln and Omaha. Stay in a cabin or campground, hike and bike the trails, see the waterfall, and climb the observation towers.

Source: outdoornebraska.gov

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Platte River State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 453 acres (183 ha) on the southern bluffs of the Platte River two miles (3.2 km) west of Louisville, Nebraska. The state park has a relatively steep, rolling topography compared to the surrounding region, with much of it forested.

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Platte River State Park Trail Loop

Platte River State Park Trail Loop

South Bend6.7 mi1,175 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

Campgrounds

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Platte River State Park

Platte River State Park

Louisville, NEPricing varies — check with the operator
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