Ride a horse
Several Nebraska parks offer guided trail rides with horses for rent.
Guided trail rides
The following state parks offer guided trail rides on horseback through gorgeous landscapes:
- Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area
- Chadron State Park
- Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
- Fort Robinson State Park
- Niobrara State Park
- Platte River State Park
- Ponca State Park
Booking
Trail rides can be booked in person at the park offices during the summer months. Pricing and availability vary; age and weight restrictions may apply. Please call the associated park offices for more information.
Trail rides at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area. Trail rides are offered by Dusty Trails at the SRA. Photo by Julie Geiser.
Horse trail rides at Chadron State Park. Photo by Eric Fowler.
Various groups of people horseback riding along a trail at Mahoney State Park. Photo by Eric Fowler.
Riders from across the United States enjoy Fort Robinson's equestrian facilities and scenic Pine Ridge trails. Photo by Bob Grier.
Trail riding at Niobrara State Park. Photo by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley.
Horseback Trail Riding at Platte River State Park. Photo by Eric Fowler.
Horseback riders at Ponca State Park. Photo by Eric Fowler.
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Park Pricing
A park entry permit is required to visit state parks and may be purchased at the park, statewide Game and Parks offices and permit vendors, or in advance of your arrival online. View those fees, as well as attraction and amenity pricing.
Reservations
Reservations are accepted for cabins, lodge rooms, and group lodges up to one year in advance of the arrival date. Reservations for camping are accepted up to 180 days in advance of arrival date. The Reservation Call Center hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (CT) and closed on holidays.