Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area

2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road, North Platte NE 69101
North Platte, NE 69101

Attention

The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission maintains the right to establish "black-out" dates and reserve facilities or lodging for Special Events and maintenance related needs.

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area offers camping and hiking right next door to the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, which makes it easy to tour the ranch house and barn that Col. William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody built for his home in North Platte during the heyday of his famous Wild West Show. Cody owned some 4,000 acres here, which were appropriately named Scout’s Rest Ranch. Guests are encouraged to spend time enjoying the trails and scenery at the recreation area, as well as touring the historic buildings and soaking up the history at the historical park.

Hunting, fishing, and other activities provided by a local concession.

23 RV pads. 16 have 30amp outlets and 7 with 50amp outlets. One vault toilet. 12 designated primitive camp sites.

Camp site features

Across 23 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 17 of 23 sites
Fire pit: all 23 sites
Picnic table: all 23 sites
Pets allowed: all 23 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 23 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Park permit is required on all vehicles. 40 ft maximum length on camping unit (not all pads are equal in length). No livestock allowed. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6'. No golf carts or 4 wheelers. See Reservation Policies details

Directions

North of the city of North Platte at the corner of Buffalo Bill Ave and Scout's Rest Ranch Rd

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 2 PM.

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