State Historical Park

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

Valley County, NebraskaAbout 37 acresEstablished 1961

Also known as Fort Hartsuff Historical Park

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) 346-4715

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

Overview

Barracks at Fort Hartsuff, located north-northwest of Elyria in rural Valley County, Nebraska
Barracks at Fort Hartsuff, located north-northwest of Elyria in rural Valley County, Nebraska. Photo: Ammodramus. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)

In Valley County, about 7 miles southeast of Burwell, Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park covers about 37 acres.

Visitors come for historic sites, wildlife watching, ranger programs, and picnicking.

Things to do

PicnickingWildlife viewing and birdingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programs

Amenities

Facilities

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

✓ 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
82034 Fort Ave
Burwell, NE 68823-9801
Nearest town
Burwell — about 7 mi southeast (straight line)
Coordinates
41.7235, -99.0242
Phone
(308) 346-4715
Email
ngpc.Fort.Hartsuff@nebraska.gov

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Nearby state parks

Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area
15.1 mi northwest (straight line)
Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area
28.7 mi south (straight line)
Victoria Springs State Recreation Area
38.4 mi west (straight line)
North Loup State Recreation Area
43.3 mi southeast (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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