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4 | Parks Info: 402-471-0641 CABINS AND CAMPING ARE BIG ATTRACTIONS AT NEBRASKA'S STATE PARK AREAS PARK SEASONS L odging is available year-round at Eugene T. Mahoney, Platte River, Niobrara, Ponca and Chadron state parks and Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area. Cabins at other areas are generally open from mid-April to mid-November. At Two Rivers SRA's Caboose Park, cabooses are available from mid-April to September. Modern camping is available May to mid-October, longer if weather permits. Camping is available year-round with reduced amenities, as some shower houses and dump-and-fill station facilities are closed for the winter. MAKING RESERVATIONS Lodging and camping reservations are available in advance on a first-come, first-served basis at OutdoorNebraska.org or by calling 402-471-1414 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday (closed on holidays). During peak season, a two-night minimum stay is required. During the non-peak season, one-night stays are accepted for Sundays through Thursdays at most locations. Reservations carry a fee for each unit in addition to the regular lodging and camping fee. Cabin check-in time is 4 p.m. and checkout time is 11 a.m. (except at Fort Robinson State Park, where check-in time is 5 p.m. and check-out time is 10 a.m.) Camping check-in time is 4 p.m. and checkout time is 2 p.m. Park areas marked with an * on pages 6 and 7 accept reservations. Reservations for Basic campsites at Smith Falls are accepted by calling the park directly. Camping at all other areas is available on a first-come, first- served basis. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period, except for designated extended-stay campsites. Campsites must be vacated by the time posted unless you re-register. Group picnic shelters may be reserved in advance for a daily fee, payable prior to using the facility. Group shelters may be reserved at Chadron, Fort Robinson, Indian Cave, Eugene T. Mahoney, Niobrara, Platte River, Ponca and Smith Falls state parks; Rock Creek Station State Historical Park; Lewis and Clark, Lake Minatare, Calamus, Victoria Springs, Branched Oak, Louisville and Fort Kearny state recreation areas. Conference, meeting or group facilities may be reserved at Fort Robinson, Chadron, Platte River, Eugene T. Mahoney, Niobrara and Ponca state parks, and Fremont and Lake McConaughy state recreation areas. Current visitor hours, lodging, camping and activity rates are published annually in the "Price Guide for Nebraska State Parks" pamphlet. PARK PERMIT REQUIRED A valid Nebraska park entry permit is required year-round for all motor vehicles entering any state park, state historical park or state recreation area, except Arbor Lodge and Schramm Education Center. Annual, duplicate and daily permits are available wherever hunting and fishing permits are sold, from any Commission office, at staffed state park areas and at OutdoorNebraska.org. For vehicles not registered and licensed in Nebraska, different rates will apply. Thank you for supporting Nebraska's state parks.

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