Platte River State Park
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LocationCass County, Nebraska, United States
NearestcityLouisville, Nebraska
Area425.5 acres (172.2 ha)[2]
| Platte River State Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cass County, Nebraska, United States |
| Nearest city | Louisville, Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 40°59′37″N 96°12′30″W / 40.99361°N 96.20833°W[1] |
| Area | 425.5 acres (172.2 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m)[1] |
| Established | 1982 |
| Administered by | Nebraska Game and Parks Commission |
| Designation | Nebraska state park |
| Website | Official website |
Platte River State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 453 acres (183 ha) on the southern bluffs of the Platte River two miles (3.2 km) west of Louisville, Nebraska. The state park has a relatively steep, rolling topography compared to the surrounding region, with much of it forested.[3]