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Ponca State Park

Ponca, NE

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Fee: Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Camping $10-$35 per night by site type. Aquatic center day pass: adults $8, children $6.

About this park

Ponca State Park sits on the Missouri River bluffs in northeastern Nebraska and is the eastern gateway to the 59-mile Missouri National Recreational River. It is known for forested hills, scenic vistas, and wildlife watching, and the National Audubon Society recognizes it as an important birding destination. The park has 22 miles of hiking and biking trails, the Tri-State Overlook with views of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa, the Towers of Time sculpture, the Eric Wiebe Shooting Complex, and a Resource and Education Center. Visitors also fish, boat, kayak, canoe, swim, and hunt. The aquatic center charges separate fees: day passes are $8 for adults and $6 for children. Lodging includes 27 year-round cabins (15 four-bedroom mini-lodges, 10 two-bedroom cottages, and two straw-bale cabins) and four seasonal rustic cabins. Three campgrounds offer Electric Plus, Electric, and Basic sites.

Contact & location

📞 (402) 755-2284
📍 88090 Spur 26E, Ponca, NE, 68770

Nearby state parks

🌲Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve · McCook Lake · 11.5 mi
🌲Stone State Park · Sioux City · 14.4 mi
🌲Danish Alps State Recreation Area · Hubbard · 18.4 mi

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Ponca State Park FAQ

Where is Ponca State Park located?
Ponca State Park is in Ponca, Nebraska, at 88090 Spur 26E. GPS coordinates: 42.62037, -96.72566. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Ponca State Park?
Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Camping $10-$35 per night by site type. Aquatic center day pass: adults $8, children $6. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Ponca State Park?
You can call (402) 755-2284. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Ponca State Park?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:Distances are straight-line miles.
How current is this information about Ponca State Park?
This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.