Chadron Sp
The campground is open and accepting reservations through November 15, 2026. A campfire ban remains in effect due to elevated fire risk; visitors must avoid campfires, charcoal grills, and other open flames. Camp stoves using liquid or gas fuel are permitted. Some sites are reservable up to 180 days in advance via ReserveAmerica; the rest are first-come, first-served.
Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 12:34AM MDT until October 9 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NEBRASKA AND WYOMING... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 417 through 422, 425, 427, 432, and 434. * TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 13 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Chadron State Park holds the distinction of being Nebraska's first state park, established in 1921. Located in Dawes County among the distinctive buttes and ponderosa pine-covered canyons of the Pine Ridge, the park provides a scenic escape with rugged terrain that feels worlds apart from the Great Plains. The campground offers 70 modern sites equipped with 30-amp electrical hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings with grills. An additional 18 primitive walk-in tent sites provide a more rustic experience. Approximately 31 sites are reservable through the Nebraska Game & Parks reservation system, while the remainder operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Camper amenities include modern restrooms with flush toilets, showers, laundry facilities, a dump station, and drinking water access. The park excels as a destination for outdoor recreation. Over 100 miles of trails accommodate hikers and mountain bikers of all skill levels. Additional activities include swimming in the park pool, horseback trail rides, paddle boating on the lagoon, fishing, tennis, volleyball, and wildlife watching. A snack bar and souvenir shop serve visitors during the peak season.
Directions
From Chadron, drive 9 miles south on US Highway 385.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $30 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (308) 432-6167 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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