Description
Summary
Indian Cave is a pristine area, devoted to camping, hiking and backpacking, picnicking, nature and wilderness activities. Located 10 miles south of Brownville and 5 miles east on S64E, Indian Cave boasts a variety of hardwood trees, shrubs and other flora. There are 22 miles of hiking trails in the park.
Attractions
Autumn is particularly spectacular here. Horseback trail rides are also available in season. History buffs will enjoy the restored schoolhouse and general store from the old river town of St. Deroin, where old time crafts are demonstrated on weekends from May through October.. A group picnic shelter may be reserved. A ramp offers river access for boaters or you can put in at nearby Brownville SRA.
Campground Notes
Indian Cave State Park is located on the banks of the Missouri River. Perhaps the biggest attractions are the majestic hardwood forest and the hills that overlook the wide and winding river.
The RV campground can handle 134 units with 30-amp. electrical hookups (83 of which also have 50-amp.). Modern camping is open April 15 - October 31, even longer, if weather permits. Primitive camping is open year-round. The tent camping area extends among the scenic hills. Tent campers have their own showers, as well as a water hydrant and electrical hookups. Grills and ground-level fire rings are provided. There are Adirondack shelters along the trails for back-to-nature enthusiasts. For horse lovers, Indian Cave has a special camping area for those who bring their mounts to the park.
Services & Amenities:
- Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Boat Ramp
- CAMPING, BACKCOUNTRY
- Campground Host
- Camping, Equestrian
- Camping, Equestrian Group
- Camping, Improved Site
- Camping, Primitive
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Fishing River
- Grills
- Hiking
- Hiking Difficult
- Hiking Moderate
- Hiking Trail
- Historic Sites
- Historical Areas/Struct.
- Horse Corrals
- Horse Rentals
- Horseback Riding (Guest must bring their horses)
- Horseshoes
- Hunting
- Information Center
- Jogging/Running
- Kiosk
- Mountain Biking
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicing
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Retail, Drinks/Ice
- Retail, Firewood
- River/Stream
- Scenic Driving Routes
- Shelters
- Showers
- Sightseeing
- Stargazing
- Trails - Hiking, Difficult
- Trails - Hiking/Walking, Easy
- Trails, Equestrian
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Walking
- Water Access, River/Stream
- Water Drinking
- Wildlife Viewing
Alerts and Important Information
ATTENTION - Firewood Alert:
Voluntary Firewood Restriction
If you have brought firewood from another state, please burn it immediately and do not transport it to another location. Many invasive pests are being transported across our country in firewood. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a serious pest that is near Nebraska's border. Your cooperation to help prevent EAB from invading Nebraska woodlands and landscapes is vital to protecting our valuable natural resources.
If you need additional firewood, your options are:
1) Purchase firewood at parks that sell it.
2) Purchase firewood at vendors near many parks.
3) Gather dead firewood laying on the ground within park boundaries.
Learn more about invasive pests and the risk of transporting firewood at:
www.emeraldashborer.info
www.dontmovefirewood.org
Camping reservations may be made a minimum of three days in advance of arrival and a maximum of 180 days in advance of arrival.
CHECK IN AND OUT SCHEDULE- If you check out early, the unused portion of your payment will be forfeited.
Horses
There are about 16 miles of trails and an established horse camp for private horses. You may need to carry in drinking water for both you and the horses.
Office Details
Kiosk Entrance Booth Open Sunday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
No Swimming
Non Licensed motorized vehicles are not allowed in the areas.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators may not be operated during these hours. Pets are allowed, but they must be kept on a leash that is no longer than 6 feet. Campers staying over must register by 2 p.m. Check in time is 4 p.m. and check out time is 2 p.m. Campers must vacate their campsite no later than 2:00 p.m. on the date the camping reservation or registration expires. All persons entering the campground must be registered. Upon arival, campers MUST have their camping equipment and be prepared to set up.
When a reservation is made 180 days in advance, the arrival date must remain the same within that reservation. No cancellation of that arrival date is allowed.
A Nebraska State Park Permit is required to enter this park area. A
Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $35 for an Annual Permit, $17.50 for a Duplicate Annual Permit (used for that second vehicle in your family) or a Daily Permit which is $7 per day you are staying. A
Non-Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $70, $35 for a Duplicate Annual Permit or a Daily Permit which is $14 per day. You may purchase your Park Permit prior to your stay by shopping online at
OutdoorNebraska.org.All vehicles entering a Nebraska Park Area are required to have a valid park entry permit.
See Reservation Policies details
Notes
Only one camping unit is allowed per campsite. An extra tent may be used for dependant children only. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators may not be operated during these hours. Pets are allowed, but they must be kept on a leash that is no longer than 6 feet. Campers staying over must register by 2 p.m. Check in time is 4 p.m. and check out time is 2 p.m. Campers must vacate their campsite no later than 2:00 p.m. on the date the camping reservtion or registration expires. All persons entering the campground must be registered. Upon arrival, campers MUST have their camping equipment and be prepared to set up.
Modern camping facilities are open (depending on weather conditions) beginning in May and normally through mid October. Camping is available year-round, including campsites with electricity. When modern facilities are closed, a winter rate camping fee is charged.
When a reservation is made one year to the date in advance, the arrival date must remain the same within that reservation. No cancellation of that arrival date is allowed.
Referrals:
Ponca State Park
Pawee SRA
E. T. Mahoney State Park
Louisville SRA
Branched Oak SRA
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.26389,
-95.56972
40°15'50"N,
95°34'11"WFrom Lincoln: East on Hwy 2 to Nebraska City, South on Hwy 75 to Auburn, East on Hwy 136 (9 miles), South on Hwy 67 (9 miles), East on 64E (5 miles).
From Omaha: South on Hwy 75, East on Hwy 136 (9 miles), South on Hwy 67 (9 miles), East on Hwy 64E (5 miles). Or you can also get here from Omaha by taking Interstate I-29 South, take exit #110 to Brownville, NE.
(West on Hwy 136), South on Hwy 67 (9 miles), East on Hwy 64E (5 miles).
If you are traveling north out of Kansas City you would take I-29 North, take exit #110 and repeat the above sequence.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Indian Cave SP
65296 720 Rd
Shubert
NE
68437-9801
Phone Number:
Project Office:
(402)883-2575