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Bridgeport State Recreation Area

Sandpit lakes provide recreation within a few minutes of Chimney, Courthouse and Jail Rocks.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Park entry permit required. Fee for primitive camping: $3.00 per night.
Address
U.S. 26 or U.S. 385
Phone
(308) 436-3777
Map
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Bridgeport State Recreation Area is open year round. Wildcat Hills Nature Center summer hours are: 8 am-4:30 pm (mountain time) daily from 7 from O , Trailer dump station open April 30 - Oct. 1.

While You're in Bridgeport

More Things to Do

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Court House & Jail Rock Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Courthouse and Jail Rocks

These unusual rock formations were two of the first "road signs" met by westward travelers.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Pioneer Trails Museum

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