Reviews

Maura

This is one of several stops for me, following the Oregon trail in Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming. The site, in Southeast Nebraska began as a station along the Oregon-California Trail in 1858 to sell supplies to emigrants traveling through the area. It later became a relay station for the Pony Express Station and finally a stagecoach stop for the Overland stage. The park is very well maintained and has several recreated cabins and buildings. The recreated wagon and oxen in front of the visitor center is fun for photos. A short walk through the park has informative displays on the prairie ecosystem. It was really interesting to see the wagon wheel ruts made by so many pioneer wagons. There are also three original historic graves on the site.The Visitor Center staff person was very helpfu and informative about the site and different flowering plants I encountered on my walk. The site is northeast of the town of Endicott and not to hard to find if you use Google Maps.

Jane Love

This park doesn't get the attention it deserves. The staff are informed and very friendly. Its where Wild Bill got his name and its the second stop on the pony express. You can even see the actual wagon ruts and also a stop on the Oregon Trail. Lots of replicated buildings, covered wagons, hiking trails and the prettiest wild flower prairie ive ever seen. If your traveling thru the area its definitely worth the stop.

Kyla Oelkers

Super fun hike! I would recommend taking the prairie trail as there were indeed many small stones near the creek. Bring sunscreen and water as well! Also, as a quick aside, watch out for wasps in the building, I saw quite a few of them.

Jerry Dunlap

Very nice park, well maintained. I did 7.2 miles 2 hrs 27 mins. Most of the trails are grass but well mowed. The old log cabins are pretty cool. They have furniture in them to show you what it was like back then. Most of the trails are in the prairie grass. Nice and peaceful on the trails. The visitor center has a lot of cool artifacts. This park was on the Oregon and California Trail. Also, it was on the Pony Express. I was here today and took a lot more video. I posted all them and more pics earlier.

Mike McGuire

I am taking a trip to Idaho and am taking the Oregon National Trail. This is one of the stops. Several buildings have been recreated and there is a short walk through the park. The amazing part, though, is seeing the wagon wheel ruts, or "swails!". I put myself in those times and can't imagine what those people endured on their trip West.

Chad Chapman

We really love camping here in the middle of March. It was very quiet, but we love that. The staff at this park is spectacular to work with. We will definitely be back.

Mike Longenbaker

This is a beautiful park and a great place to experience the praire and re-live the Oregon trail. you can actually walk along the original Orogon trail, seeing the ruts and realizing the incredible journey that so many people took, There are even remnants still to be seen from the trail and the life the surrounded it. The campground is excellent also

Marcus

Good place to learn some thing. Wild Bill Hickock, Pony Express and The Orgeon Trail are all associated with Rock Creek. Prepare for some walking. You also need a Park sticker so beware for the extra cost.