KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
We are in MOUNTAIN TIME ZONE
We have many attractions and things to do within a 250 mile radius. Make Ogallala I-80 your base camp and stay longer with us.
The Visitors Center features interactive educational exhibits on the Platte River and High Plains Aquifer. The 8,700 square foot facility houses administrative offices for both the Game & Parks Commission and Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District.
35,000 surface acres and 105 miles of shoreline make for the states largest playground. Sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, water skiing, picnicking, hunting, ice skating, backpacking, eagle viewing are just a few things that will keep you busy!!!
9 miles north of Ogallala, Nebraska, United States, near U.S. Highway 26 and Nebraska Highway 61
Ogallala, NE 69153
This horse and rider statue found on Boot Hill represents a Texas Trail cattle drover who appears to be looking over the graves and town—back over the trail—back to Texas.
Visit the Spruce Street Visitor Center
Open Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Built in 1922, the Spruce Street Station in Ogallala is considered one of the best preserved of fewer than 20 former Standard Oil stations still standing. Once the state's largest marketer of petroleum products, Standard Oil of Nebraska rose to prominence with the advent of the automobile.
The collection contains ancient woods, gemstones, fossils, and Native American arrowheads and artifacts. Some of the most unique items include artwork and music boxes constructed of petrified wood pieces. The gift shop features artwork, jewelry and other treasures from local and regional artists.
An authentic Victorian style home, the Mansion on the Hill was Ogallala's finest residence when it was completed in 1887. Today, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and is a favorite with visitors to Ogallala.
The Front Street Crystal Palace Revue began in 1964, and is the longest running summer stock theatre production in Nebraska
Tri-Trails Park is located at the geographic crossing of three major historic trails that passed through Keith County, Nebraska during the 1800s: the Oregon Trail, Pony Express Trail and the Great Western Cattle Trail (a.k.a. the Texas Trail).
The Little Church at Keystone is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Kingsley Dam, located 9 miles north of Ogallala, Nebraska, is the second largest, hydraulic fill dam in the world. It is over 162 feet high, 3.1 miles long, has 26 million cubic yards of material, and holds Lake McConaughy, which is 22 miles long and 142 feet deep.
Sweet spring water made Ash Hollow State Historical Park near Lewellen a major stopover on the Oregon and California trails and prompted prehistoric Indians to use it, too. Ruts etched by west-bound wagons are still visible on the bluffs. Today, the area's beauty and sweeping vistas continue to make this area a popular destination for vacationers and travelers. The history, archaeology and paleontology of the area are interpreted at the visitor center, Ash Hollow Cave and exhibits and structures.
Located just 1/2 mile WEST of Ogallala KOA. Crandall Creek is an 18-hole course with a mature, par 36 front nine and a back nine completed in 1997, making an excellent 72 par course. It features a fully stocked pro shop and lounge.
359 Road East 85
Ogallala, NE 69153
Bayside Golf features a par 34 front nine with rolling hills and native grasses. The back nine is more challenging with valleys, ravines, and elevated tee boxes. Bayside also features a 10,000 square foot log club house with a large deck. A full restaurant, bar, pro shop and meeting rooms are available.
Need a place to cool off. Take the kids to the Ogallala City Pool.
307 W 7th
Ogallala, NE 69153
The Goodall Rec Center offers an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, indoor track, weightlifting machines, free weights, lockers rooms, and an indoor half basketball court.
505 E G Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
The City of Ogallala has tennis courts for your use.
301 W 10th Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
Needing a good book to read? Check out our local library.
610 W A St
Ogallala, NE 69153
Ole's in Paxton houses the collection of over 200 trophy mounts collected by Keith County native Rosser “Ole” Herstedt. Ole made a series of safaris over a 35 year period ending in 1973.
Pony Express Cabin, General Store, McPherson Cabin, School House and much more!
Come and see the world's largest rail yard!! All the trains you can imgaine in one place!
Home of famed showman scout William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park at North Platte recaptures the life and career of the famed Pony Express rider, Army scout and buffalo hunter-turned-showman. Since it became a state historical park in 1965, the house and barn have been restored and a wealth of Cody memorabilia has been acquired and placed on display. The mansion is open to the public for self-guided tours from late spring until early fall.
2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road
North Platte, NE 69147
The Cody Park Railroad Museum is one of the reasons why this hands-on museum gets Buffalo Bill's Buffalo of Approval for having the only Challenger 3900 series steam locomotive on public display in the world. Number 3977 is not only on display, you can actually climb up and get the engineer's view before you walk through a series of old rail cars, including a mail car and a caboose, that are filled with old railroad memorabilia from the time when trains were America's main mode of transportation.
In the spring of 2012, years ago we embarked upon an adventure that began with re-locating and restoring 20 historic, wooden and octagon granaries. We have been stocking and filling them full of fantastic finds ever since. We acquired 100 year old Douglas Fir timber for our boardwalk that ties them together to really give the feel of a vintage town. We have many old farm items, decorative iron pieces, glassware and antiques for everyone. We are located in the beautiful hills south of North Platte, NE and we're confident that you'll enjoy the beauty that surrounds us as much as your purchases.
Union Pacific Railroad's Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska, is the largest railroad classification yard in the world. It was named in honor of former Union Pacific President Edd H. Bailey.This massive yard covers 2,850 acres, reaching a total length of eight miles, well beyond the borders of North Platte, a community of 25,000 citizens. Put end-to-end, Bailey Yard's 315 miles of track would reach from North Platte in western Nebraska east past Omaha on the Iowa border along the Missouri River.
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