Rock Creek Station Recreation Area is an amazing horse campsite in Nebraska with beautiful trails, scenic views, and rich history. Located adjacent to the Rock Creek Station State Historical Park, this 40-acre campground offers a designated horse camping area with marked trails for you and your equine companion to explore. The park boasts approximately 4 miles of multi-use trails, providing ample opportunities for riders of all experience levels.
In addition to the natural beauty of the area, the nearby Rock Creek State Historical Park Visitor Center offers a glimpse into the past. Overlooking 350 acres of prairie hilltops, timber-studded creek bottoms, and rugged ravines and draws, the Visitor Center showcases the area's history through deep ruts carved by the many wagons that traveled the Oregon Trail. Here, visitors can learn about the Pony Express Station and Wild Bill Hickok, among other notable figures and events.
Campers at Rock Creek Station SRA have access to electrical camper pads and a modern shower/latrine building. For those looking to camp with their horses, a designated primitive first-come, first-serve horse campsite is available. Some corrals are provided, but visitors are also welcome to use their own portable pens or tie their horses to their trailers. The horse campsite includes vault toilets, water, campfire rings, and picnic tables.
While modern camping facilities are open (weather permitting) from May through mid-October, camping is available year-round, including campsites with electricity. Whether you're looking for a summertime adventure or a winter escape with your horses, Rock Creek Station is a versatile and picturesque option. Plan your visit today and discover all that this stunning Nebraska horse campsite has to offer.
Direction:
From Fairbury take the PWF Rd east 4 1/2 miles to 573 Ave., 1 mile south on 573 Ave., then 1 1/4 miles east on 710 Rd.
From Beatrice take Hwy 136 west to Jansen, go south on 573 Ave. 4 1/2 miles, then 1 1/4 east on 710 Rd.
Rock Creek Station offers the following facilities and amenities:
- Comfort Station
- Horse Corrals
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Grills
- Handicap Access
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Telephone
- Drinking Water
Policies:
- Voluntary Firewood Restriction. Purchase firewood at parks that sell it.
- Only one camping unit is allowed per campsite in the Modern Campground.
- An extra tent may be used for dependent children only.
- Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators may not be operated during these hours.
- Pets are allowed, but they must be kept on a leash that is no longer than 6 feet.
- Campers staying over must re-register by 2 p.m. Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 2 p.m. Campers must vacate their campsite no later than 2:00 p.m. on the date the camping reservation or registration expires.
- All persons entering the campground must be registered
Cost Details:
- A Nebraska State Park Permit is required to enter this park area.
- A Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $30 for an Annual Permit
- $15 for a Duplicate Annual Permit (used for that second vehicle in your family)
- Daily Permit which is $6 per day you are staying
A Non-Nebraska Licensed
- A Non-Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $60
- $30 for a Duplicate Annual Permit
- Daily Permit which is $12 per day.
You may purchase your Park Permit prior to your stay by shopping online at OutdoorNebraska.org. All vehicles entering a Nebraska Park Area are required to have a valid park entry permit.
Notes:
Camping reservations may be made a minimum of three days in advance of arrival and a maximum of 180 days in advance of arrival. When modern facilities are closed, a winter rate camping fee is charged.
If you want to discover and explore other campsites and horse trails, here are some of them that you may visit:
PAWNEE STATE RECREATION AREA - Pawnee State Recreation Area Loop
MILFORD STATE PARK - Eagle Ridge Trail
JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS - Republican River Trail
Rock Creek Station does require reservations for overnight accommodations. Please visit their page here on Top Horse Trails - Rock Creek Station for more information