Platte River State Park

Louisville, NE

4.7(2,291 reviews)

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About this campground

Quaint Platte River State Park is nestled halfway between Nebraska’s two largest cities — Lincoln and Omaha. Before it was a state park it was two separate camps — Harriet Harding Campfire Girls Camp and Camp Esther K. Newman — and a tract of woodlands. The charming, vintage cabins that once housed campers today provide cozy accommodations, while the gorgeous new glamping cabins offer a luxurious, yet nature-immersive, experience. Campers may also enjoy a state-of-the-art campground with 48 full-hookup campsites. Other popular draws are the park’s picturesque waterfall, spray park, scenic hiking and biking trails and two observation towers that allow those who climb to the top a spectacular view of the Platte River Basin.

What campers say

Platte River State Park is a well-maintained, scenic park with extensive hiking and mountain-biking trails, a waterfall and an observation tower with strong wildlife and river views. The campground and cabins are modern and family-friendly, with a large playground and treehouse/zip-line and opportunities for horseback riding and fishing. Visitors note the trails can be muddy or slippery in wet or winter conditions and are sometimes poorly marked, so bring maps or a GPS. Some back-in campsites get heavy afternoon sun, and a few cabins have limited hot-water capacity — useful considerations when planning a stay.

Our summary of 2,291 traveler reviews.