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(developed by the Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber of Commerce & TCD) (requires Adobe Reader) (developed by the Chamber, TCD, & the City of Scottsbluff)
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CAMPING
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area is one of the most popular and scenic recreation areas in Nebraska’s Panhandle. Encompassing 2,973 acreas, including a 2,158 acre reservoir, Lake Minatare is 6 miles east and 8 miles north of Scottsbluff in the historic North Platte River Valley. Boating, fishing, and camping facilities are offered.
Lake Minatare also features one of only seven inland lighthouses in the United States. Constructed during the Depression Era, the lighthouse was built entirely of native stone. The lighthouse stands 55 feet tall and was intended to serve as a combination shelter house and observation tower.
The Oregon Trail Wagon Train is located west of Bayard, near historic Chimney Rock, on Highway 92. Canoe rentals, chuck wagon cook-outs, “Old West” tours, RV hookups, and one and four day wagon train vacations.
Reservations required. For more information, call (308) 586-1850 or visit the web site at: www.oregontrailwagontrain.com.
Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds
The Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds are located on the west edge of Mitchell, which is 9 miles west of the communities of Scottsbluff/Gering. The Scotts Bluff County Fair is held annually in August.
Campgrounds are available, with approximately 60 sites. For more information, call (308) 623-1828.
Harry’s Campground is located near Minatare, which is 9 miles east of the communities of Scottsbluff/Gering. Hook-ups for sewer, water, and electric, with showers and laundry facilities available. Open year-round. For more information, call (308) 783-1332.
The KOA Campground is located just west of the communities of Scottsbluff/Gering on U.S. Highway 26. Kamping Kabins, RV & Tent Sites. For more information, call (308) 635-3760.
Located adjacent to the Riverside Zoo in Scottsbluff, the campground is open May 1st through September 30th of each year.
More than 200 tent sites, 34 utility hook-ups, and restrooms with hot water showers. For more information, call (308) 630-6288.
Open year-round, with 35 full hook-up sites, tent sites, and a multi-purpose building that can be rented by the public.
Restrooms, sanitary dump station, and paved parking on many sites. For more information, call (308) 436-5096 or (800) 998-
Bridgeport State Lakes
This 197 acre State Recreation Area is located adjacent to the city of Bridgeport and sits along the banks of the North Platte River near the historic Oregon Trail. The lakes recreation area offers fishing, canoeing, boating, picnicking, camping and a wonderful chance to just sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of this historic area - all within just a few minutes of full service amenities found in Bridgeport.
Local residents sometimes refer to this area as the "pits" because they are in actuality old gravel pits now filled with water. Today the area is alive with a variety of wildlife including ducks, geese, several species of fish, crayfish, toads, rabbits, squirrels and more. Bird watching and plant identification are favorite activities year around. There are numerous primitive camping sites and limited restroom facilities in the park. A fee/permit is required to enter the area and you should plan to arrive early on holiday weekends to ensure a space. Daily and annual permits are for sale at Bateman's Trading Post in Bridgeport.
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