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Ponca State Park

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Ponca State Park is a public recreation area located on the banks of the Missouri River approximately north of Ponca, Nebraska, in the northeastern corner of the state. The state park's approximately are situated among high bluffs and steep, forested hills adjacent to the Missouri National Recreational River. The park is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.HistoryThe park was created in 1934 when of land were donated by Ponca Legion Post 117. The park and town bear the name of the Ponca tribe, who inhabited the area before European settlement, and whose chief, Standing Bear, won a celebrated court battle to have the Indian declared a "person" under U.S. law.

Address: 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE 68770, USA
Phone: (402) 755-2284
State: Nebraska
City: Ponca
Zip Code: 68770


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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Reviews
AMAZING! We stayed in the Bald Eagle lodge and oh my gosh, so well worth EVERY penny!! Sleeps 8 in beds and has an amazing living room/dining room/kitchen set up and they allow dogs for one flat fee. Will never go anywhere else to get away, it's a 5 hour drive for us and I would make it any day for such amazing lodging. So many trails, amazing views and fantastic, helpful staff! I would say the only "downside" (if you can even call it that) is you have to pay for your own firewood, they provide literally everything else in the cabin (pots/pans, pillows, blankets, towels, silverware, drinkware, plates and bowls, a grill with propane, tea kettle, coffee machine w/coffee) this place is by far the best I've ever been and the price really can't be beat for all that you get! I would happily sell my home to live in this amazing slice of heaven ❤
8 years ago (25-01-2018)
This is such an amazing park. When I drive in, I usually turn off my stereo and roll down my windows just so I can feel the park. It's a magickal place. We had many Pagan gatherings there, honoring the perfection of nature, and the depth of spirit to be found there. There's good facilities, nice trails, and an impressive visitor center. I really like the sculpture midway between the entrance and the visitor center.
8 years ago (24-01-2018)
We spend a lot of time in the park fishing,hiking playing on the play ground and enjoy the outdoor expo. The people that work at the park do a great job and do not get the credit they deserve. The only thing I would like to see them do is put a fish cleaning station by the boat ramps.
8 years ago (18-12-2017)
We have stayed here over the years and love it as much now as we did the first time. The cabins are super nice and up to date. All the stuff in the park make this a perfect get away.
8 years ago (23-12-2017)
If you love the outdoors and lots of trees this is the park for you. Ponca State Park sits next to the Missouri River. The park is hilly and there are lots of trails through the forest like surroundings. Swimming pool for the kids, fishing pond, beautiful lodge size cabins as well as camping sites. Many events are held at the park throughout the year. Photos from the annual Missouri River Expo held every September.
8 years ago (26-09-2017)
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