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Rock Creek StationRock Creek Station State Historical Park

Rock Creek Station State Historical Park, located SE of Fairbury, was an important road ranch, Pony Express Station and Stagecoach stop along the Oregon Trail. Here, visitors can still see the deep ruts carved by the wagon trains and learn about Oregon Trail and Pony Express history at the visitor's center.

Rock Creek Station State Historical Park, Fairbury NebraskaRock Creek Station spans 350 acres of prairie hilltops, timber-studded creek bottoms, and rugged ravines. Reconstruction of the buildings and corrals gives visitors a sense of life on the trail in the late 1850s.

Open year round, Rock Creek Station has an excellent interpretive center, picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, tent camping, horse camping and a modern campground with services. Be sure to visit Rock Creek Station during Rock Creek Trail Days each year, the first weekend of June. Living history demonstrations, covered wagon rides, cowboy shoot outs, cowboy poets and a buffalo stew cookout – fun for the whole family!

Burlington Northern Foundation Visitor CenterBurlington Northern Visitors Center - Rock Creek Station


3,200 square-feet includes two wings for displays, lobby and theater with slide presentation upon request.

Hours: Mid April, 1-5 pm Sat & Sun; May 1 - Late September, 10 am-5 pm Daily, October 1-5 pm Sat & Sun Call (402) 729-5777 for additional information.

Rock Creek Station State Historical Park, Fairbury NebraskaGrounds and Picnic Area - Open Year-Round

Large picnic shelter with electricity, tables, grills, water and toilets available. The picnic shelter may be reserved for a fee of $30. Please inquire at the Visitor Center or with the Park Superintendent.

Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required.Permits available at the Visitor Center or from the Park Superintendent. Daily, $4.00; Annual, $20.00; Duplicate, $10.

Modern Campground

Showers available Mid April - Late October. Fees: $17/night (camp pads); $11/night (tent sites); $7 electric fee during off season. There is also a $7 (plus tax) non-refundable reservation fee.

All paCamping at Rock Creek Stationds have hook-ups, camp grill or fire ring and picnic table. All pads are paved. Tent sites have picnic table and grill or fire ring.

Check the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission Website for more information about Rock Creek Station or email ngpc.rock.creek.station@nebraska.gov.

 

 

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