Explore Platte River State Park, an Outdoor Escape Located Just 30 Minutes from Omaha!
ABOUT
Platte River State Park in Louisville is a great outdoor escape located just outside Omaha. The park was once home to two separate camps and now offers cozy cabins and plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Spend the day exploring miles of hiking and biking trails, take in views of the Platte River from two observation towers, check out the nature center, try the archery range, and more. You can make a full weekend out of it by booking one of their cabins and staying right inside the park!
FEATURES
Platte River State Park has so much to explore and plenty of ways to get outside and stay active! Hit the hiking and biking trails, cool off at the splash pad, check out the picturesque waterfall, take in the views from two observation towers, or spend some time fishing, canoeing, or kayaking. Check out some of the park’s features below!
Crawdad Creek
An interactive experience where you can get up close with all kinds of aquatic creatures, insects, reptiles, and more! Explore the creek and catch minnows, tadpoles, crawdads, and frogs!
Mountain Biking Trails
The park is home to some of the best mountain biking trails in the region, designed for intermediate and advanced riders. The 4.4 mile trail system features stair-steps, drop-offs, a boardwalk, curved wall rides, switchbacks, a launch pad, flat ramps, and more!
Outdoor Heritage Education Complex
This complex gives both beginners and experience shooters a place to practice their skills. Check out the outdoor archery range, shooting tower, 50-yard rifle range, and indoor 10-meter pellet gun range!
LODGING OPTIONS
Make a weekend out of your visit and stay inside the park. They have several lodging options to choose from, including vintage camper cabins, glamping cabins, modern cabins, tipis, and 48 campsites with full hookups!
PARK PERMITS & FEES
Park permits are required to enter the park. Nebraska-licensed vehicles can purchase a daily permit for $7 or an annual permit for $35, while non-Nebraska-licensed vehicles can purchase a daily permit for $14 or an annual permit for $70. You can also purchase attraction tickets and check current camping and lodging rates using the link here!
LOCATION & HOURS
Platte River State Park is located in Louisville at 14421 346th St., about 30 minutes outside Omaha. The park grounds are open daily year-round. The park office is open weekdays from 8 AM – 5 PM during the off-season and daily from 8 AM – 5 PM during peak season!