Fort Robinson State Park
3200 Hwy. 20 / P.O. Box 392 / Crawford, NE 69339-0392 / Phone: 308-665-2900 / Fax: 308-665-2906
Thank you for requesting information about Fort Robinson State Nebraska State Park Call Center at (402) 471-1414, online at
Park. During your stay, be sure to pick up a copy of the Post www.OutdoorNebraska.org or by calling or stopping in to the park
Dispatch at the Information Center. It highlights park activities during regular office hours.
and special events. MAXIMUM & MINIMUM STAYS
2011 LODGING SEASON: April 1-November 30, 2011 Camping: Campers may not occupy a campsite for more that 14
Rates remain in effect for the entire year and do not include the consecutive days. Minimum stay is one night.
required lodging and sales taxes. No units have TV or telephones. Cabin/Lodge Rooms: Two-night minimum stay required for cab-
THE LODGE (1909 Enlisted Men’s Barracks) ins and one night for lodge rooms.
Facilities include the Park Office, Registration, Information Center, PAYMENT PROCEDURES
Fort Robinson Inn Restaurant, Howard Dodd Hall (available for • Payment in full is required at the time the reservation is made.
meetings), and 22 rooms with private baths. No pets are allowed in • Non-refundable reservation fee of $7 plus tax per lodging unit or
the Lodge. Rates include: campsite.
Room with queen bed (sleeps 2) ............................ $45 / night • Payment may be made by Visa / MasterCard, check, money
Room with twin beds (sleeps 2, max. 3) ................. $50 / night order or (if paying in person) cash. Credit card is required for
Roll-away (twin room only)...................................... $10 / night online reservations.
CABINS/ADOBES (1874-75 and 1887 Officers’ Quarters) • If reservation is made more than 30 days ahead, you may pay by
Housekeeping cabins have bath, kitchen, utensils, linens, dishes check. Check must be received at the park within 10 calendar
and silverware. For longer stays, bedding is changed weekly or on days of making the reservation or reservation will be canceled.
request. Rates include: CHECK IN & CHECKOUT SCHEDULE
10 cabins that sleep 6 ........................................... $115 / night If you check out early, unused portion of your payment will be
Nurse & Bandmaster Quarters (Sleep 6) .............. $125 / night forfeited.
L10 & L11 (Sleep 6) .............................................. $135 / night
Cabin/Lodge Rooms - Checkout time is 10 a.m. and every effort
2 cabins that sleep 8 ............................................. $125 / night
is made to have lodging available by 5 p.m.
5 adobes that sleep 10.......................................... $135 / night
5 adobes that sleep 12.......................................... $145 / night Camping - Checkout time is 2 p.m. and every effort is made to
have the campsite available by 4 p.m.
BRICKS – Multiple Bedroom Units (1909 Officers’ Quarters)
Housekeeping units are similar to cabins. Rates include: CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
2 bricks that sleep 14 ............................................ $200 / night All cancellation requests must be submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail
3 bricks that sleep 18 ............................................ $220 / night to the park where the reservation is held, or online. Reservation
2 bricks that sleep 20 ............................................ $240 / night fees per unit are not refundable. On year-to-date reservations,
All maximum capacity include children. canceling dates from the beginning dates of a reservation is not
allowed and is non-refundable at any time during peak season.
COMANCHE HALL (1909 Bachelor Officers’ Quarters)
Cabins, Lodge Rooms, Overnight & Day Use Group
This group facility will accommodate 60 people for sleeping,
Lodges(*except Comanche Hall at Fort Robinson, see below).
cooking and dining. Kitchen is complete. Towels & linens are
• Less than 30 days prior to arrival date equals refund, minus 1
furnished. Rooms accommodate one to eight persons. There are
night’s rental per unit being cancelled and cancellation fee of $5
14 bathrooms.
per unit.
Entire facility .......................................................... $750 / night
• 30 days or greater prior to arrival date equals refund minus a
Crib .......................................................................... $10 / night
cancellation fee of $5 per unit.
CAMPGROUNDS (Reservations accepted for some sites) Camping and Horse Stalls
Facilities include modern shower house, water pumps, dump • Less than 7 days prior to arrival date equals refund, minus a 1
station, grills and picnic tables. Rates include: night’s rental per site/unit being cancelled and cancellation fee of
Full-hookup area ..................................................... $24 / night $5 per site/unit.
Modern Area with 50/30 amp electric hookup......... $18 / night • 7 days or greater prior to arrival date equals refund minus a
Primitive Area .......................................................... $12 / night cancellation fee of $5 per site/unit.
MEETING FACILITIES *Comanche Hall
Howard Dodd Hall (Upstairs in the Lodge).................... $65 / day • Less than 90 days prior to arrival date equals refund, minus a 1
Buffalo Soldier Barracks.......................................... $140 / day night’s rental and $5 cancellation fee. 90 days or greater prior to
Buffalo Barracks Squad Meeting Room & Kitchen...$120 / day arrival date = refund minus a cancellation fee of $5.
Mare Barns Annex (near Rodeo Arena) ....................... $60 / day PARK ENTRY PERMIT
Picnic Shelter (near campground; includes electricity) .... $50 / day A valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles that
Extra Picnic Tables ...................................................... $3 each come into the park. These permits can be purchased at the Park
Charcoal Grills (charcoal not provided) ......................... $10 each Office or Information Booth.
STABLING
Horse stalls (you clean)............................................. $10 / day NOTE
The fire Marshall sets the maximum number of people permitted in each
RESERVATIONS unit. The park staff is not allowed to accommodate more than that
number. This includes children and infants. Thank You!
Reservations are taken up to one year in advance of your arrival
date. You may make reservations beginning at 8 a.m. MT online,
in person, or by phone. To make reservations, please call the NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION
Fort Robinson State Park
VISITOR SERVICES GUIDE
2011 Summer Schedule
BUILDINGS & HOURS SERVICES
Fort Robinson Museum / State Historical Society Summer hours: Displays interpret Fort Robinson’s history from 1874 to 1948, featuring Red Cloud Agency and early
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Open daily. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday / 308-665-2919 fort history, Buffalo Soldiers, the remount period, and World War II K-9 and prisoners of war.
Admission - Adults $2, Children free if accompanied by an adult or 50 cents if unaccompanied.
Trailside Museum / University of Nebraska, Phone: 308-665-2929 See the new exhibit of the Mammoths fighting, view paleontology and geology exhibits of Nebraska’s
Spring/Fall Hours: April & May, Thur-Sun, 10 am-5 pm Mountain rich fossil history. Watch educational movies, visit the art and poster gallery, and the gift shop.
Time / Sept. & Oct., Thur-Sun, 10 am-5 pm, open Labor Day. Prices: 19 and older $3, 5-18 $1, 4 and under - free.
Summer Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day, 9 am-6 pm daily $6 family includes 2 adults and children under 19
Mountain Time / Groups and schools by prior notice.
Legends Butte Golf Course, Highway 20, Crawford Open daily beginning April 1. Hours vary. Green fees - 9 holes, $15.00; 18 holes, $23.50.
Phone: 308-665-2431 for tee times.(Subject to change) Cart rental - 9 holes, $14; 18 holes, $22.
Post Playhouse - A professional summer stock theater producing Repertory theater features comedies, musicals and melodramas. Performances 6 nights a week plus
4 musicals in rotation throughout the summer. some matinees. Advance reservations recommended. Tickets prices: Contact Post Play House
Phone: 308-665-1976 and for Winter hours, phone: 308-432-6207
www.postplayhouse.com
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Information Booth / 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily Park information, activity reservations & tickets, recreation equipment. Located in front of lodge.
Fort Robinson Lodge Park Office / 24 hours daily Lodging and camping registration, gifts, lobby, restaurant.
Lodge Restaurant / 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily Try the buffalo items. We can cater group functions held in the park.
Nature Center / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Park wildlife displays, hiking trail information.
Activities Center / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Crafts center, old-time photo booth, and bicycle rentals.
Sutler’s Store / 10 a.m.-8:00 p.m. daily Buffalo sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, candy and ice cream. In Activity Center.
ACTIVITIES RSVN/TICKETS COST SCHEDULE DEPART/LOCATION
Swimming Pool Not required Adult $5.00; Child 3-12, $4.00; Daily 1-5 p.m. and Pool
Child 2 & under, free 6-8:30 p.m.
Trail Rides Information Booth $15 Soldier Creek ride Soldier: 7 rides daily Soldier: Riding Stables
*8 a.m. ride $20 Butte Country ride Butte: 4 rides daily Butte: B307
Jeep Rides Information Booth Adult $10 / Child $7 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Activity Center
Horse-drawn Tour Information Booth Adult $5 / Child $3 10 & 11 a.m., 1 & 2 p.m. Activity Center
Stagecoach From driver Adult $2; Child 12 & under $1 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Riding Stables
Pony Rides From wrangler $2 Child 5 & under 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Riding Stables
Mountain Bike Rental Activity Center $8 per hour per bike 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Activity Center
$25 per day per bike
Hayrack Breakfast* Information Booth $10 per person 8 a.m. Sun., Mon., Thurs. & Fri. Activity Center
Hayrack Information Booth Adult: $18 / child under 12: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Thursday & Activity Center
Steak Cookout $8.50 (burger, hotdog or ½ steak) Saturday
Chuck Wagon Cookout Information Booth Adult: $9 / Child: $6 6-8 p.m. Sunday,Tuesday, Activity Center
Wednesday, and Friday
Rodeo Events Not required Free 8-9 p.m. Thurs. & Sun. Rodeo Arena
Historic Buildings Tours Information Booth $10 per person 10 a.m.-Noon Tues. & Fri. Museum Flagpole
Kayak Ride Information Booth $12.50 Check Information Booth for times. Information Booth
Rides subject to river conditions.
Tube Ride Information Booth $10 Check Information Booth for times. Information Booth
Rides subject to river conditions.
SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS & FALL ACTIVITIES
April 1-3 - Boy Scout Tree Plant; April 8-17 - Fire School; April 28-30 - History Conference; May 8 - Mother’s Day buffet 10:30-2:00; May 21 - Free Park Day, BBQ & Kid’s
Fishing Derby; May 27 - Restaurant opens @ 4 PM; May 28 - Official opening of Park Activities; June 9 - 4-H Horse Camp; June 10-12 - Intertribal Gathering; June 12-17 -
Higher Ground; June 19 - Father’s Day Buffet; July 2-4 - Art Show; July 4 - Fort Robinson Fourth of July Celebration BBQ; Sept. 5-10 - APHA Ride; Sept. 14-18 - AHA Ride;
Sept. 21-25 - Pine Ridge Riders; Sept. 29-Oct. 2 - Voecks/Meade Ride; Nov. 7 - Tickets go on sale at 8:00 am for the 17th Annual Historical Christmas Dinner; Nov. 12 - Opening
day of deer firearm season; Nov. 20 - Longhorn & Buffalo Sale; Dec. 3 - 17th Annual Fort Robinson Historical Christmas Dinner
In the fall, Jeep & hayrack rides, cookouts and other activities may be arranged for groups by contacting the Park Office.
NOTE: Activity tickets are not refundable. After mid-August, activities will vary depending on staff availability.
*Tickets sold the day before the event Hours and fees subject to change QUIET HOURS: 10 p.m.- 6 a.m.
Updated 3/8/2011
