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estern Nebraska's premier state park,
Fort Robinson, 3 miles west of Crawford,
has it all — more than 22,000 acres of exquisite
Pine Ridge scenery, compelling Old West history,
exceptional lodging, loads of fun activities,
scenic camping, and buffalo and longhorn herds.
Among the more unique features of Fort
Robinson are the stately buildings, built
between 1874 and 1909, that once served as
housing for the soldiers and officers stationed
at the fort. Today these buildings offer lodging
for guests,and can accomodate two to 60
people. Lodging is available from mid-April to
mid-November. Three campgrounds offer Full
Hookup, Electric Plus and Basic camping, modern
restrooms, showers, coin laundry, dump-and-fill
station, picnic tables and shelters.
This historic outpost served from the days of the
Indian Wars until after World War II. This was the
site of the 1879 Cheyenne Breakout and the death
of famed Sioux chief Crazy Horse. Through the
years, the fort served the Red Cloud Indian Agency,
a cavalry remount station, K-9 dog-training center,
POW camp and beef research station.
The state historical society operates a museum
and many restored or reconstructed exhibit
buildings to interpret the fort's history. The
University of Nebraska operates the Trailside
Museum, which interprets the geology and
natural history of the region.
FORT ROBINSON STATE PARK
