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Ponca State Park Ponca, Nebraska Location:    PO Box 688 Ponca, NE 68770-0688 1-402-755-2284 This web page has had 4056 unique visitors. Ponca State Park Website poncasp@ngpc.state.ne.us COURTESY OF NEBRASKA GAME, PARKS COMMISSION Description: COURTESY OF NEBRASKA GAME, PARKS COMMISSION... Situated astride the picturesque Missouri River bluffs in northeastern Nebraska, Ponca State Park is at the eastern gateway of the Missouri National Recreational River, a 59-mile section featuring the only unchannelized section of the river bordering Nebraska. Lewis and Clark passed through here during their epic journey up the Missouri. The National Park Service has designated Ponca State Park as part of the Lewis and Clark Historical Trail. Designated under the Scenic River Act in 1978, this section of river gives visitors a glimpse of how the untamed river looked before modern man changed it forever. The park is two miles from the town of Ponca, just off of Nebraska Highway 12 on S-26E. Both the park and the town are named for the proud Native American tribe that once inhabited the area. It was the famed Ponca Chief Standing Bear who fought and won the court battle to have the Indian declared a "person" under American law. His achievement won him a place not only in history but also the Nebraska Hall of Fame. Developed and operated by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Ponca State Park encompasses 892 acres of heavily forested rolling hills. The superbly scenic area offers park visitors all the amenities of a modern state park. Established in 1934, the first 200 acres were donated by local citizens, sponsored by the Ponca American Legion Post. SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Campsite information: Camp details FEES- CAMPING: $8 per night electric hookup, $3 LODGING SEASON: Mid April-late November RESERVATIONS: By mail, phone or in person during park office hours CABINS: Two bedroom, $50 per night EXTRA BEDS: Rollaway or crib, $5 each HORSE TRAIL RIDES: $12 per ride SWIMMING: daily Admission - Adult $3; child, $2 Season Pass -- Adult, $50; child, $30; family, $90