Chadron State Park in Nebraska, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-11-11. Check linked official notices before travel.

Chadron State Park sits among the buttes and canyons of Nebraska’s Pine Ridge. Hike or mountain bike in the pines, or spend the night near the trails in a cabin or campsite.

Pine Ridge trails and the Black Hills Overlook

About 10 miles of trails cross the park, with more routes on the adjoining national forest. From the Black Hills Overlook, look for South Dakota’s Black Hills on a clear day.

Plan a visit or overnight stay

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Check drought and fire restrictions

Drought can lower water levels or bring local fire bans. Follow the closure and safety advisories on the state park page before relying on water access or making a campfire.

Campground and hunting rules

Keep pets on leashes up to six feet long in the campground. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Keep generators off during that time. In-season archery deer hunting is limited to designated areas, and hunters must register at the park office.

Reserve a campsite or cabin

Use the Chadron camping and cabin listing to book a stay. Camping reservations open up to 180 days ahead. Check your site type and dates for availability and the minimum booking lead time. Bring cash or a check for walk-up registration at the self-pay station. Cabins can be booked up to a year ahead.

Arrive on US 385 south of Chadron

The park is at 15951 Highway 385, about nine miles south of Chadron. The operator’s park page has maps of the trails, campground and cabin area.

Nearby parks

• Fort Robinson State Park is on US 20 at Crawford.
• Pine Ridge National Recreation Area is accessible from the Roberts Tract Trailhead via Eleson Road, Bethel Road and Forest Road 737 west of Chadron.

Hike, bike or play disc golf

Hike or mountain bike among the buttes. Look at the park map before choosing a longer route onto Forest Service land. For a shorter outing, play nine or 18 baskets on the disc golf course. The park office rents discs during its operating hours.

Campsites, cabins and summer services

The campground has picnic tables, grills and a playground. Modern amenities include showers, laundry and a dump station. Cabins have heat, air conditioning, bedding and cooking equipment. The pool has lifeguards when open, and the seasonal Trading Post has a snack bar and equipment rentals.

About Chadron State Park

Nebraska’s first state park

Chadron became Nebraska’s first state park in 1921. The Pine Ridge setting has drawn campers and families for generations.

Ponderosa pines and trout habitat

Ponderosa pines grow around the buttes. Chadron Creek runs through the park and supports wild brook, brown and rainbow trout.

Contact the park office

Call 308-432-6167 or visit the Nebraska Game and Parks page for Chadron for maps, schedules and park notices.