Bader Memorial Park

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Bader Memorial Park Open year around! 7:00am to Dusk- 270 acre park-RV & tent camping, swim, fish, hike! All vehicles entering the park must have a day pass or Bader Park pass.

*Swimming is closed for the season, restrooms and water hydrants will be unavailable after Oct 24th*

Cost to use the park is $7.00 per car per day or $28.00 for an annual. Bader Park has 36 RV sites with electricity at each site, full hookups are also available. Water and dump station are available to park campers. Bader also has 15 tent sites. Visit our website to make a reservation and for more information on the park. Bader Park includes 270 acres of very diverse property: The parks south boundary has almost a mile of Platte River access via walking, the Wood River on the north, and approximately 220 acres of tall grass prairie, meadow, wetlands, and cottonwood forests. Bader is a great place to hike, bike, play in the sand. Bader has a great sand beach and swimming pond. Float on the swimming lake, play volleyball, picnic, enjoy some qualify time with family and friends. Several picnic shelters are available. Bader Memorial Park is a county park, that is managed by a volunteer non-profit organization called Platte PEER Group. State park passes are not valid. Bader park has modern restrooms and showers. The shower house is a certified storm shelter

🎃 Last-minute Halloween camping spots are OPEN! 👻Do you love Halloween and camping? Come show us what you've got!A few c...
10/06/2026

🎃 Last-minute Halloween camping spots are OPEN! 👻

Do you love Halloween and camping? Come show us what you've got!

A few cancellations have opened up camping spots for October 16–18. Campers will have the chance to decorate their campsites, pass out candy to trick-or-treaters on the 17th, and compete in our Camper Decorating Contest!

So grab your decorations and come make Bader Park your Halloween headquarters! 🎃

A big thank-you to Son of a Gun Bait Shop for donating worms for the fishing session at Merrick County 4th Grade Outdoor...
09/13/2026

A big thank-you to Son of a Gun Bait Shop for donating worms for the fishing session at Merrick County 4th Grade Outdoor Education Day! 🎣🪱

The kids had a great time getting outside and learning how to fish for part of the day. We appreciate you helping make the day a success!

We hope everyone is having a great start to the school year!While summer may be coming to an end, Bader Park will remain...
08/16/2026

We hope everyone is having a great start to the school year!

While summer may be coming to an end, Bader Park will remain open for all your outdoor adventures. This is a beautiful time of year to slow down and enjoy a hike through the prairie. You never know what you might find—from colorful flowers to all kinds of insects and wildlife. 🦋

And there's still time to get in another beach day! The beach will remain open through September 28th.

Your next camping trip is calling!Spend your days exploring nature, spotting wildlife, relaxing on the beach, and making...
07/24/2026

Your next camping trip is calling!

Spend your days exploring nature, spotting wildlife, relaxing on the beach, and making memories around the campfire. Whether you're here for an afternoon or an entire weekend, Bader Park is the perfect place to enjoy Nebraska's outdoors.

Reserve your campsite or stop by for the day—we'll see you soon!

06/23/2026

If you're visiting Bader Park over the holiday weekend, please note that we will not host a fireworks display this year, and personal fireworks are not allowed in the park.

Why?

🌱 Protect wildlife, prairies, and natural habitats
🔥 Reduce fire risk and safety concerns
🏕️ Preserve a quiet camping experience
🐕 Respect pets, wildlife, veterans, and noise-sensitive visitors
🌌 Provide a place where visitors can enjoy nature away from the noise and flashes of fireworks

We're committed to keeping Bader a safe, peaceful place where visitors can enjoy nature, camp under the stars, and escape the noise of everyday life.

Want to watch fireworks? Join our neighbors in Chapman on July 3 for their community fireworks show!

Thank you for your understanding, and have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

It's the most magical time of the year—Mulberry Season! Mulberry trees can be found throughout the park and produce deli...
06/11/2026

It's the most magical time of the year—Mulberry Season! Mulberry trees can be found throughout the park and produce delicious fruit enjoyed by both people and wildlife. Keep an eye out for the dark purple berries hanging from the branches.

What a beautiful day it would be to test out the new volleyball nets!  Come out to Bader Park to catch some rays ☀️
05/15/2026

What a beautiful day it would be to test out the new volleyball nets!

Come out to Bader Park to catch some rays ☀️

Address

Chapman, NE

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 7am - 8pm

Telephone

(308) 986-2522

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