Buffalo Bill Ranch State Rec Area
Overview
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Rec Area offers both tent camping and sites used by self-contained motorhomes, according to visitor reports. Reviews reference a tent camping area and the presence of at least one self-contained motorhome on site.
Reported amenities include electrical service with a 50-amp hookup available for at least some sites, benches placed near the river, and pit toilets. Multiple reviews note that there is no potable water hookup at the sites, and visitors advised bringing water.
Reviewers described the tent area as somewhat rough and located adjacent to the Platte River. One reviewer reported nighttime disturbance from train cars described as crashing into each other at a nearby railyard and from vehicles driving through the campground late at night. Other reviewer comments mentioned a pleasant ranch area and that the river and sunrise over the river were described as beautiful by visitors.
In summary, visitor reports indicate Buffalo Bill Ranch State Rec Area provides tent and motorhome-capable sites with 50-amp electric service, pit toilets, benches, and riverside sites, while also noting lack of water hookups and potential nighttime rail and vehicle noise. Some reviewers expressed positive views of the river and ranch area.
Location
Scouts Rest Ranch RdNorth Platte, Nebraska 69101
Nearby Campgrounds
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- Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold, Nebraska 36.2 miles away
- Morgan Municipal Park — Callaway, Nebraska 46.3 miles away
- Muny Park — Cozad, Nebraska 46.4 miles away
- Lemoyne - Lake McConaughy — Lemoyne, Nebraska 48.0 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Bill Ranch State Rec Area
Does Buffalo Bill Ranch State Rec Area allow pets?
No, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Rec Area does not allow pets.