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Chadron State Park, NE Events

April

22 - 24 Panhandle Festival of Quilts Chadron - Quilt show and competition. Fri-Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 11am-4pm. ... more

May

11 - 14 Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Assoc. Ride Crawford

4Free Fishing/Park Entry - Fort Robinson Crawford - Free Activities. ... more

June

25Community Yard Sale Crawford

31 - 2 Annual Intertribal Gathering Crawford - Largest contest pow wow in western Nebraska. Drums and vendors from several states come to celebrate with dance and song. 8:30 am - 11:30am. ... more

2Miss Rodeo Nebraska Benefit Trail Ride Crawford - Bring your horse and ride on private property in the beautiful Pine Ridge area of northwestern Nebraska on Fathers' Day. This is a fully guided trail ... more

8Ride the Ridge Crawford - Ride through breathtaking scenery that surrounds you on the more than 22,000 acres that make up Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford, Nebraska. It w ... more

13 - 11 June Days Celebration Crawford

July

3 - 6 Fur Trade Days Chadron - Buckskinner's camp, rodeo, BBQ, contests, flea market, fireworks, art and craft shows, Buffalo Chip Throwing Contest and Colter Run. ... more

4Antique Tractor Pull Crawford - Tractors 1955 and older. 1 p.m. ... more

19 - 22 Western & Wildlife Art Show Crawford - Various western artists, sculptures bring their pictures and items, mostly for sale. Held July 1-4 each year. ... more

29 - 30 Million Dollar Shootout Crawford

3 - 4 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo Crawford - The Crawford 4th of July celebration returns with the Old West Trail Rodeo at 8 p.m. each night, followed by fireworks on Independence Day. Other even ... more

13Annual Peabody Hale Fiddle Contest Crawford - 52nd Annual Peabody Hale Fiddle Contest: Fiddle & Vocal Contest, Horseshoes, Quilt Show, Concessions - Gates open at 8 A.M. – Crawford City Par ... more

August

12 - 19 Dawes County Fair Chadron - 4-H events, children's rodeo, tractor pull, tough truck contest, rubber check races, free BBQ and talent contest. 7am-11pm daily. ... more

13 - 14 Annual Gun Show Crawford

26 - 28 Senior Pro Rodeo Crawford - Friday, 6:00 pm - Open team Roping Draw Pot. 3 hd $30.00 team progressive after 1, Sat and Sun. For those over 40. Senior Pro Rodeo, Sat 10:00 am ... more

3 - 4 Memorial Golf Tournament Crawford

September

16 - 19 Annual Northwest Rock Swap Show Crawford - Labor Day Weekend. Vendors from various locations. Buy, sell, swap rocks, minerals, fossils, no charge for dealers, free camping, lectures, field trip ... more

18History in Action Day Chadron - Demonstrations, buggy rides, butter churning, brick making, wheat grinding and weaving, refreshments and more. 1-5pm. ... more

19 - 24 Annual Fall Paint Horse Trail Ride Crawford - This ride offers riders a complete vacation package with on-site historic housing, meals and installing included in the ride fee. The paint horse ent ... more

October

19Halloween Contest and Parade Crawford

November

12Pine Bough Craft Bazaar Chadron

December

16Parade of Lights Chadron

23Old Fashioned Christmas Dinner Crawford - Fort Robinson Buffalo Soldier Barracks ... more

Chadron State Park Trails

Chadron State Park Hiking
Chadron State Park HikingMiles of hiking/nature trails meander through Chadron State Park, connecting with more miles of trails that lace forest lands. There are short segments for a brief stroll, or rugged distances and climbs for the dedicated wilderness buff. All offer a chance to absorb the splendor of the area. Park-goers can also walk or drive to the scenic observation point on National Forest land by taking the spur off the main park road in the southwest corner of the park. Horseback trail rides and Jeep rides provide more spectacular views of the area. For those who truly want to escape the hectic pace of everyday life, Chadron State Park is the ideal locale. Here, one can literately retreat to the leisure of a bygone age.

Chadron State Park Equestrian

Chadron State Park Horse Trails
Chadron State Park Horse TrailsHorseback trail rides and Jeep rides provide spectacular views of the area. There are no free range horse trails located on the park property except for what is used by the park's one mile trail rides. However, the Pine Ridge Ranger District, south of Chadron offers many miles of trails. The Robert's Trailhead provides several amenities.

Chadron State Park Cabins

Chadron State Park Cabins
Chadron State Park CabinsChadron State Park has lodging accommodations to fit your needs, with 22 housekeeping cabins; 16 have two double beds, while 6 have two twin beds in one room, and one queen bed in the other. Each cabin is furnished with bed linens, blankets, and towels. Kitchenettes have stoves, refrigerators, cooking utensils, and towels. Cribs or rollaways are available for a small additional fee, while extra linens are available for the asking. For those who want to stay with a group or schedule a full-blown family reunion, the park offers a multi-use facility perfect for group camp.

Lodging reservations are accepted up to one year in advance and are taken by mail, telephone, or in person during regular park office hours. An advance must be paid within 10 days of reservation confirmation. Deposits can not be refunded for cancellations or failure to appear. Cabins may be rented on a first-come, first-serve basis, if available.

Chadron State Park Camping

Chadron State Park Campgrounds
Chadron State Park CampgroundsCampers, too, will enjoy their stay at Chadron State Park at the new, modern campground, complete with 30 amp electrical hookups, showers, laundry, picnic tables, grills, a playground for the kids and a dump station. Primitive camping is also available for tenters. All off-season camping is primitive. Rate vary depending on facilities. No camping is permitted in the cabin area, only in the designated campground.

Park Area Attractions

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Crawford 17

Park Area Events

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Park Area Businesses

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