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Cabins at Platte River State Park
Nebraska State Parks · Nebraska, United States
- Units
- 5
- Sleeps
- 2–8 per unit
- Bedrooms
- 4, stated for 1 of 5 units
- Heated
- 3 of 5
- Kitchen
- 3 of 5
- Private bath
- 3 of 5
- Electricity
- 4 of 5
- Wheelchair accessible
- 1 of 5
- Pets
- All allow pets
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 1,181 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Nearest town
- Louisville
- Address
- 14421 346th St.
- Phone
- 402-234-2217
About each unit
Camper Cabins (21) · sleeps 6
Platte River State Park's 21 Camper Cabins (five named types - Whitetail, Goldenrod, Wild Strawberry, Red Cedar, and Wild Turkey) are the park's simplest, most economical lodging tier. Whitetail is a single open room sleeping 4; the others are two- or three-bedroom units sleeping 6. Each has a table and chairs, a refrigerator, bedding and towels, and a fire grate for outdoor cooking (no indoor stove) - all but Whitetail have air conditioning. Guests share a central shower and bathroom building rather than having a private bath. Open year-round, with discounted rates October through April.
Glamping Cabins (3) · sleeps 2
Platte River State Park has three glamping cabins with polished concrete floors, a raised stone fire pit, and large windows for a nature-immersive stay. Each has a queen bed with upgraded linens, a modern bathroom with a spacious shower, a kitchenette stocked with a complimentary s'mores kit, air conditioning and heat, and a deck with woodland views. A two-night minimum stay applies. Open year-round.
Mini-Lodge Cabins (2) · sleeps 8
Platte River State Park has two four-bedroom mini-lodge cabins, Bluebird and Cardinal, each sleeping up to 8 with a large kitchen and dining room, a dishwasher, two full bathrooms, and a fireplace. Open year-round.
Modern Cabins (21) · sleeps 6
Platte River State Park's 21 Modern Cabins (nine named types - Meadowlark, Owen Standard, Owen Deluxe, Blue Heron, Chokecherry Duplex, Golden Eagle, Cottonwood, Evergreen, and Bobwhite) range from a one-bedroom sleeping 2 up to a four-bedroom sleeping 8, each with a fully equipped kitchenette and its own bathroom. Open year-round, with discounted rates October through April.
Pawnee Tipi Village (4) · sleeps 8
Platte River State Park's Pawnee Tipi Village has four rustic tipis, each sleeping 6 to 8 on a platform floor with a fire ring and picnic table outside. There's no electricity, water, or bathroom in a tipi itself - bring your own sleeping bags or bedding, towels, soap, cooking utensils, and a cooler. The park's own materials list this as open year-round, despite the bare-bones setup - a real, directly-confirmed detail worth noting for anyone considering a winter stay.
Each unit
| Unit | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Kitchen | Bath | Heat | Power | Accessible | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camper Cabins (21) | 6 | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Glamping Cabins (3) | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Mini-Lodge Cabins (2) | 8 | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Modern Cabins (21) | 6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Pawnee Tipi Village (4) | 8 | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 17° | -22° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 42° | 22° | -31° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 53° | 33° | 9° | 78° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 65° | 42° | 24° | 87° | 5 of 11 |
| May | 73° | 55° | 39° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 67° | 50° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 69° | 58° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 67° | 56° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 83° | 64° | 46° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 46° | 26° | 81° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 35° | 9° | 73° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 25° | 6° | 71° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Campgrounds nearby
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- Wildwood Recreation Area Camping · City, County & Regional Parks · 10 mi
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