- elevation 1,109 ft (338 m) Area 210 ha | - Water 4 acres (2 ha) Phone +1 402-234-2217 | |
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Address 14421 346th St, Louisville, NE 68037, USA Hours Open today · 8AM–8PMTuesday8AM–8PMWednesday8AM–8PMThursday8AM–8PMFriday8AM–8PMSaturday8AM–8PMSunday8AM–8PMMonday8AM–8PMSuggest an edit Management Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | ||
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Platte River State Park is a public recreation area situated on the southern bluffs of the Platte River 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Louisville, Nebraska. The state park has a relatively steep, rolling topography compared to the surrounding region. The park consists of 519 acres (210 ha), much of it forested.
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History
The park was created from three formerly separate areas: Harriet Harding Campfire Girls Camp, Camp Esther K. Newman, and a woodland tract of 104 acres (42 ha). Vintage cabins from the earlier campgrounds are still in use.
Activities and amenities
Two observation towers provide views of the Platte River valley; the taller rises 85 feet (26 m) above its base. The park has a swimming pool, tennis courts and 10 miles (16 km) of hiking trails. Guided trail rides are offered in summer. Jenny Newman Lake provides fishing opportunities for those under 16 years of age and their adult supervisors. Paddleboats are offered for rent. The park has a visitor center, an arts and crafts center, picnicking areas, and ballfield. A shooting range for rifles, trap, and archery was constructed in 2011. The park offers tent camping, tepees, and cabins.