Description
Attractions
Platte River State Park sits about half way between Omaha and Lincoln and offers year-round accommodations and recreational use. This park with its beautiful views of the Platte River offer a spectacular array of lodging with modern housekeeping cabins, camper cabins, teepees, group meeting facilities and activities. Located near Louisville, just off of I-80 at exit 426.
Near to the park there are several attractions. Nearby Attractions include Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, Louisville State Recreation Area, the Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium and Schramm Park, the Strategic Air and Space Museum, Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park, Quarry Oaks Golf Club and Iron Horse Golf Club.
Overnight Accommodations
Camper Cabins: Sixteen cabins have heat/air conditioning. There are 31 of these cabins, grouped around central shower-latrine buildings, with four to six units in a pod. Each cabin has a refrigerator, fire grate for outdoor cooking and a picnic table, and linens are provided. With costs held down, the visitor can enjoy the park complex on a small budget. Rent a Tepee: You can rent an actual tepee in the Pawnee tepee village. Each tepee accommodates 6 to 8 people. Some concession has been made to modern comfort, though, with wooden floors replacing the packed earth of the traditional dwelling.
Modern Cabins There are 21 housekeeping cabins, which have fully equipped kitchenettes among their more modern amenities. These cabins also have bathrooms, and linens are provided.
Meeting Facilities Hold your next meeting or next group gathering at Platte River State Park's Mallet Lodge. Mallet Lodge has a kitchen and a meeting capacity of 125 people. For those meetings that need Internet access, Mallet Lodge provides meeting guests with wireless Internet.
Restaurant
The Scott Lodge Restaurant at Platte River State Park provides guest with a beautiful view of the Platte River while they enjoy a buffalo burger or other menu items.
Alerts and Important Information
Park Office Hours: Cabin guests that have a late arrival, please make arrangements with the Office. Office phone number is (402)234-2217).
Memorial Day Weekend - Mid August
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Mid August - Labor Day
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Rest of the Year
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Scott Lodge Restaurant Hours:
Memorial Day Weekend:
Saturday: 8AM - 2PM and 5PM - 8PM.
Sunday's and Holidays are: 8AM - 2PM (Buffet's Only)
We open daily on the first weekend in June - 2nd week in August.
Hours are:
Monday - Saturday: 8AM - 2PM & 5PM - 8PM
Sundays: 8AM - 2PM (Buffet's Only)
Beginning mid August - September we are open on the weekends only and the hours are:
Saturday: 8AM - 2PM and 5PM - 8PM.
Sunday and Holidays are: 8AM - 2PM (Buffet's Only)
Platte River trailrides will run through mid-October on weekends only (weather Permitting).
Getting There:
Platte River SP
14421 346th St.
Louisville NE 68037-3001
Driving from Lincoln, Take I-80 East to Exit 426. At Exit 426 turn south on Highway 66 approximately 7 miles to the park entrance.
Driving from the Omaha area we are approximately 15 miles south of I-80 and Highway 50. When you get to Highway 66 turn right and go 2 miles to the park entrance.
Special Events:
The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.
- Free Park Day - Fish Clinic (9AM - 11:30 AM) on May 16 2009
- Exact time to be determined (AM though)
Memorial Day Weekend (May 23rd-25th) Holiday Buffet at Walter Scott Lodge Restaurant
on May 17 2009
- Horseback rides, swimming pool, craft center, paddle boat rental. from May 23 2009 to Sep 07 2009
- Father's Day Buffet (Scott Lodge Restaurant) on Jun 21 2009
- Holiday Buffet (Scott Lodge Restaurant) on Jul 04 2009
- Labor Day Buffet (Scott Lodge Restaurant) on Sep 07 2009
