No matter which season you experience Platte County, you’re in for a treat.
Here, you’ll find:
- The kind of lake days they write country songs about, on a beach with plenty of room… and zero sharks
- Fall foliage so beautiful, you’ll never want to leaf
- The serene silence of a snowglobe-like hike
- Low-effort, high-reward hikes the whole family can enjoy
Choose your adventure:
Biking
Glendo State Park
The park is home to 45+ miles of single-track mountain biking trails, with trailheads located at Dam Overlook, Wetlands, Two Moon, and Sandy Beach.
Guernsey State Park
Twelve miles of challenging trails await you on the west side of the park! If you’re in for a smoother and more subdued ride, biking is allowed on all established roadways in the park.
Camping
Glendo State Park
Year-round yurts are available to reserve, as well as your choice of more than 550 total campsites total—ranging from pine forests at Two Moon Campground, to the beautiful beaches at Sandy Beach.
Guernsey State Park
Your options include yurts (available May-September) or a spot in your choice of 250 campgrounds around the reservoir.
Fishing
Glendo State Park
One of the prime walleye fisheries in the state! You’ll also find perch, bass, catfish, and crappie.
Wheatland Reservoir #1
Check out this 280-acre reservoir for smallmouth bass, black crappie and more.
Hiking
Near Glendo State Park
If you’re near Glendo State Park, give these local-favorite loops a try:
For more trails to explore, check out these maps for Glendo State Park.
Near Guernsey State Park
Going on an adventure by Guernsey State Park? Try out these top-rated trails:
For more trails to explore, check out these maps for Guernsey State Park.
Laramie Peak
A great spot for winter snowshoe adventures and easy summer hikes, with moderate incline and plenty to see. Don’t miss Friend Creek Falls!
Water Sports
Float the Platte River
Take a one-of-a-kind river float adventure down the North Platte River, available in spring and summer.
Swim or Boat in Glendo State Park
Bring your boat on by the marina, or enjoy a swim anywhere in the reservoir. There’s always room for one more on the 1.5-mile-long beach!
Swim or Boat in Guernsey State Park
Grab a spot on one of the park’s four beaches, launch your boat into the roomy reservoir, or enjoy a leisurely swim anywhere in the reservoir.