State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Lincoln County, NebraskaAbout 65 acres
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Not posted
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
outdoornebraska.gov(308) 535-8035

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Lincoln County, about 4 miles northwest of North Platte, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park covers about 65 acres.

Things to do include historic sites, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.

Things to do

PicnickingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingHistoric sites and tours

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Flush toilets
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic areas
  • Picnic shelters
  • Visitor center
  • Nature center or museum
  • Park or camp store

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd
North Platte, NE 69101-8444
Nearest town
North Platte — about 4 mi northwest (straight line)
Coordinates
41.1637, -100.7946
Phone
(308) 535-8035
Email
ngpc.Buffalo.Bill@ngpc.ne.gov

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Nearby state parks

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area
0.5 mi northeast (straight line)
Maloney Reservoir State Recreation Area
8.2 mi south (straight line)
Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area
18.5 mi west (straight line)
Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area
45.5 mi west (straight line)
Gallagher Canyon State Recreation Area
51.8 mi southeast (straight line)
Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area
52.3 mi west (straight line)
Red Willow Reservoir State Recreation Area
55.8 mi south (straight line)
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
59.9 mi southeast (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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