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Bader Memorial Park

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CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BY

Bader Memorial Park, near Chapman, Nebraska, is a lively campground that offers a mix of outdoor fun and family-friendly activities. With a variety of tent and RV sites, it’s a great place to set up camp and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

The park features several fishing ponds and a swimming beach, perfect for cooling off on warm days. Visitors have noted the well-kept facilities, including clean showers and restrooms, which make for a comfortable stay. One camper shared, “The shower and bathrooms are pretty well kept and the water temp is not bad at all.”

For those looking for a bit of excitement, Bader Memorial Park hosts seasonal events like Halloween contests, where campers can decorate their sites and enjoy trick-or-treating. There’s also a playground for the kids and picnic areas with grills scattered throughout the park, making it easy to enjoy a meal outdoors.

Nature lovers will appreciate the miles of trails and the serene atmosphere, with plenty of wildlife to observe. Whether you’re fishing, swimming, or just relaxing by the campfire, Bader Memorial Park has something for everyone to enjoy.

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18 min from Grand Island, NE
1 hr 21 min from Lincoln, NE
1 hr 57 min from Omaha, NE
2 hrs 49 min from Sioux City, IA

Location

Bader Memorial Park is located in Nebraska

Directions

From Central City go approx. 10 miles west-just before Chapman turn south on Bader Park Road for approximately 2 1/2 miles. From Interstate #80 take the Aurora Exit north on highway #14 until you come the the Marquette road, turn(left) on this paved road and stay on this paved road for approximately 10 miles. Bader park is shortly after the Platte River bridge on your left

Coordinates

40.98853602 N
98.14860218 W

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Some Coverage
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Last on 11/19/25
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage
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Last on 11/19/25

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
Group

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Anji L.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 11, 2025

Great overnighter!

Small campground great for an overnight stop. Some nice hiking trails near the Platte River, bird watching hut to hike out to and small ponds for fishing. Nice clean sites. Small playground.

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Month of VisitOctober

Tarrah C.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2022

Peaceful

The park is very nice lots of little ponds and a small lake for swimming, large beach with nets for volleyball and a play ground. The tent sites are a mix on being right in the middle of everything or far away. If you stay at K,M,N you will have a nice quiet stay, if you stay at the other be prepared for a noisy area. The shower and bathrooms are pretty well kept and the water temp is not bad at all.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Jared C.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 20, 2020

Lots of Nature

We stayed late in the season on a very cold weekend. The site was empty since the weather was so cold. Plenty of nature to get lost in. It was also decorated from the Halloween party. There were 4 ponds and the river is a short trail hike away.

Seth H.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 9, 2020

Bader review

When first arriving there is an office that has showers, bait, and vending machines. Tons of tent spots to choose from. You have the option to fish from 3 or 4 ponds plus the river is walking distance. Beach area for kids seems to have people there often. Good weekend get away.

Shannon G.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2018

Ranger Review: Primus Trailbottle at Bader Park in Nebraska

Campground Review: Bader Park is located in Merrick County a few miles from Marquette Nebraska. It has 24 Rv sites with Electric at $20/night and over 15 tent sites at $10/night, along with lots of day use areas. Everyone also needs to purchase a $6/day vehicle pass. It is a smaller campground with acres of prairie wetlands and miles of trails. There are picnic areas with grills scattered throughout and a group picnic shelter. The showers are coin operated, make sure you bring shower sandals. We were the only campers there except the campground hosts. It was quite chilly in the evenings, but enjoyed sitting out by the campfire looking up at the full moon and stars. You only heard nature around you…the leaves rustling as they blew in the wind, the crickets and frogs singing and the coyotes chattering in the distance. So very relaxing.

Bader Park has a swimming beach with a sandvolleyball net, and multiple fishing ponds. During the year they have fun activities for children and adults including Bird/Nature hikes, a Haunted forest, and Haunted Halloween Campgrounds.

Product Review: As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time and I tested the Primus Trailbottle at Bader Park. What I love about the 1.0L(33.8 oz) Trail bottle:

It's stainless steel with powdered coating. I chose black and it wow it looks sharp, but it has other color options. It also stay cold for hours.
I use it for flavored water and was excited that it didn't retain the flavors from previous drinks.
It is dishwasher safe and if you choose to wash it in the sink the opening is larger which makes it easy to get a brush in there to clean. It also makes it easier to get ice in.

4. I love that it is light weight and easily fits in the pocket of my backpack. It also comes with a. a strap on lid so it doesn't get lost and you can strap it on to your backpack.

I give The Primus Trail Bottle 5 stars as it meets and exceeds my expectations. Take a look at all the Primus products at https://www.primus.eu/

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Month of VisitSeptember

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bader Memorial Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Bader Memorial Park has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Bader Memorial Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bader Memorial Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Bader Memorial Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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