Established Camping
Chadron State Park Campground
Chadron State Park Campground, near Chadron, Nebraska, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a mix of comfort and adventure. The campground offers a variety of sites, including options for tents, RVs, and even cabins, making it a versatile choice for different camping styles.
Visitors rave about the clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which make it easy to freshen up after a day of hiking or swimming. The campground features electric hookups and picnic tables at each site, perfect for gathering around a campfire and sharing stories under the stars. One camper noted, “The bathrooms and showers are super clean and well stocked,” highlighting the attention to cleanliness here.
For those who love to explore, the park is surrounded by stunning landscapes and offers numerous hiking trails that range from easy walks to more challenging hikes. Activities like horseback riding, fishing, and paddle boating are also available, ensuring there's something for everyone. As one visitor put it, “This park is wonderful. Every spot has some shade, and the grounds are well kept.”
Chadron State Park is not just about camping; it’s also a gateway to nearby attractions like the Nebraska National Forest and Fort Robinson. Whether you're planning a family trip or a solo adventure, this campground provides a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to connect with nature.
Description
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Chadron State Park
Campground Notes
Located in the beautiful Pine Ridge of NW Nebraska. Campers will enjoy their stay at Chadron at the modern campground, complete with electrical hookups, showers, laundry, picnic tables, grills, a playground for the kids and a dump station.
Cabin Notes
Chadron State Park also has lodging accommodations to fit your needs. Cabins are furnished with bedding, towels, stoves, refrigerators, silverware and cooking utensils.
Camping reservations may be made a minimum of three days in advance of arrival and a maximum of 180 days in advance of arrival.
CHECK IN AND OUT SCHEDULE- If you check out early, the unused portion of your payment will be forfeited.
Horses
There are no horse trails located on the park property except for what is used by the park's trail rides. But, the Pine Ridge Ranger District, south of Chadron offers many miles of trails. The Robert's Trailhead provides several amenities.
18 Walk-in primitive tent sites and rental of our Central Building Facility are reservable at the park. Please call the park at 308-432-6167.
Concession items available at the Park's Trading Post
Office Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily. Rest of the year Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (MT)
A Nebraska State Park Permit is required to enter this park area. A Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $35 for an Annual Permit, $17.50 for a Duplicate Annual Permit (used for that second vehicle in your family) or a Daily Permit which is $7 per day you are staying. A Non-Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $70, $35 for a Duplicate Annual Permit or a Daily Permit which is $14 per day. You may purchase your Park Permit prior to your stay by shopping online at OutdoorNebraska.org.All vehicles entering a Nebraska Park Area are required to have a valid park entry permit.
Location
Chadron State Park Campground is located in Nebraska
Directions
9 miles south of the town of Chadron on Hwy 385
Address
15951 Hwy 385
Chadron, NE 69337-7353
Coordinates
42.70835217 N
103.00756267 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 34 min from Rapid City
- 2 hrs 48 min from Casper
- 2 hrs 54 min from Cheyenne
- 3 hrs 44 min from Greeley