Ponca State Park
Ponca State Park
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Daniel D
Omaha, NE1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Although the scenery is typical along the rivers. There are some nice trails. It would be nice to better mark them to keep you on the right path. Although it was later in the summer some things could be better. The education center looks good but most of the hands on activities didn't work.
Written 8 September 2023
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Desea3
Lincoln, NE271 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Solo
Beautiful forested park with impressive views of the Missouri River.
The Rustic Cabins are aptly named. Nothing fancy.
Raccoons, deer and wild turkeys made their appearances!
Written 4 October 2022
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EC13091
Ellicott City, MD1,248 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
This was one of the best state parks we have visited recently. Admission for non-Nebraska residents was $12, but wait, because we paid admission at another park yesterday and arrived here before noon today, there was no charge! There is an excellent visitor center and interpretive center about the Missouri, and for us it was great to go to the overlook and see the unchannelized Missouri. There are walking trails which we opted to skip, but the park has much to offer visitors, including rental cabins. If you’re interested in Lewis and Clark, this is an especially good stop.
Written 31 August 2022
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Linda J
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 • Family
We have been coming to the park for many years. We've stayed in the older cabins, the newer houses & brought our camper to the campsites with friends. It has always been clean & well taken care of. Once we came up to their Halloween Hayride & that was So much fun. They put a lot of work into it. Their Nature Center is very nice & they have many scheduled events. Great place for families & get together s.
Written 31 August 2022
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revcisco
Brady, TX6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
Plenty of trails. Beautiful scenery. Nice cabins and other outdoor activities. The park is a short drive from Sioux City, and Ponca, NE offers a grocer and couple restaurants.
Written 7 July 2022
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OutdoorKidz
Saint Louis, MO869 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
This is a pretty large state park. Lots of campsites scattered in several different locations throughout the park. You should find a suitable site that pleases your preference. There are also a few nice trails that are pretty easy to hike and would accommodate most skill levels.
Written 24 October 2021
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Cheri R
East Hampton, CT164 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
So peaceful and beautiful. We were traveling across the country and stopped here for the afternoon. We felt refreshed and at peace after our visit. If I lived closer, I would definitely visit often!
Written 31 July 2021
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JBH
409 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Some beautiful spots to see...At the entrance, there is the Tower statue with waterfall (there is a parking lot beside it), we went to the visitor center and walked through the museum, three state overlook (there is a parking lot right next to it), the oldest tree (you can access it from the trail or park at the top of the stairs further up the road and walk down to it), and we took the Corp of Discovery Trail (you can park at the trailhead).

The end of the trail comes out in a parking lot further down, it is well marked, and has both beautiful overlook views and lush forested areas. Some of the side trails that show the overlook are inches from the cliff. They may not actually be the trail, but nothing indicates where it is or isn't. At the end of the trail, you can turn and hike it back or walk along the road back to the trail head.

The map was difficult to follow at points. We got turned around, but a friendly staff member had us follow him to the point we needed.
Written 30 July 2021
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tamiwhammy
Bellevue, NE84 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Beautiful scenery. Lots of great hiking trails. The sculpture and waterfall are beautiful. I had a lovely time here and enjoyed my hike.
Written 26 July 2021
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Dianna S
Titusville, FL2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Solo
Beautiful campground. It got a 3 because we brought our motor home in towing a vehicle with a total of 3 people and they charged us a state park fee for both the motor home and truck. Did not find that fair as we had paid for 3 nights at the campground and it’s not like we would be driving the RV in and out of the campground. The travel trailers don’t get charged why on earth would they charge for our RV?
Had we not paid in advance we would have left.

As far as who was with our party it was myself, spouse and elderly mother.
Written 28 July 2020
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