State Park · Nebraska, United States
Chadron State Park
Chadron State Park is a state park in Nebraska, United States, covering 974 acres (394 ha), established in 1921.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Dawes, Nebraska, United States |
| Area | 974 acres (394 ha) |
| Established | 1921 |
| Coordinates | 42.7089° N, 103.0180° W |
| Managed by | Nebraska state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Chadron State Park
Chadron State Park is a public recreation area located within the Nebraska National Forest, nine miles (14 km) south of Chadron, Nebraska, in the northwestern portion of the state. The park's 974 acres (394 ha) include a portion of the Pine Ridge escarpment and Chadron Creek. The park is wooded with ponderosa pine throughout and cottonwood trees near the creek and lagoon.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Chadron, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 9 miles south of Chadron |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) · Chadron, United States · 9.7 miles away
- Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) · Alliance, United States · 46.6 miles away
- Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) · Scottsbluff, United States · 64.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Nebraska
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chadron State Park?
Chadron State Park is in Nebraska, United States (42.7089° N, 103.0180° W).
When was Chadron State Park established?
Chadron State Park was established in 1921, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Chadron State Park?
Chadron State Park covers 974 acres (394 ha).
How do I get to Chadron State Park?
The nearest town is Chadron, Nebraska. about 9 miles south of Chadron.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nebraska_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Nebraska state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chadron_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).