Crawford, NE

Travel Guide

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Find history amid the parkland reserves surrounding this Nebraska Panhandle township built outside the historic military outpost of Fort Robinson.

Forested state parks, protected grasslands and wilderness reserves encircle the pastoral town of Crawford, making it an excellent base for a wilderness adventure in the Great Plains. Strolling down the town’s quiet streets today, it might be hard to imagine the wild and rowdy village that sprang up outside the U.S. Army barracks at Fort Robinson in 1886. Discover the town’s history and make the most of its proximity to some of the Nebraska Panhandle’s magnificent wilderness reserves.

Check out the Crawford History Museum to learn about the town’s beginnings as a tent village before it grew into an infamous entertainment destination for local soldiers. Learn more of Crawford’s fascinating history at the Fort Robinson State Park, an expansive reserve that surrounds the former army barracks, which are a National Historic Landmark. Within the park, you can visit the Trailside Museum of Natural History to learn about the landscape and check out the Fort Robinson Museum to discover the site’s bloody history during the Sioux Wars. Catch a theatrical performance at the site’s playhouse and consider staying a night in the barracks’ cabins.

Wander around the tree-lined grounds of Crawford City Park, which is situated along the banks of the White River in Northwest Crawford. Just south of the park are the sprawling grounds of the Legend Buttes Golf Course. The local rodeo grounds are also nearby. Go swimming in the pool or play baseball on the local diamonds at the Peabody Hale Memorial Park. Hiking and biking trails are located south of town in the Nebraska National Forest. To the north, you’ll find the seemingly endless plains of the Oglala National Grassland.

Take a short trip in the car to find more regional attractions, such as the Agate Fossil Beds and the Toadstool Geological Park, where fascinating natural relics can be seen amid the sandstone formations. The Pine Ridge National Recreation Area presents plenty of opportunities to fish, hunt and camp.

Crawford is situated near the South Dakota border of Northwest Nebraska. The nearest airport is the Chadron Municipal Airport, approximately 25-minutes’ drive northeast of the town. Include Crawford on your tour around the Panhandle and discover Oregon Trail heritage, geological wonders and pristine wilderness.

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, Wi-Fi in serene Crawford, NE.

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, Wi-Fi in serene Crawford, NE.

Crawford
The price is ¥16,751 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
¥16,751
¥22,053 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Crawford. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Fort Robinson State Park is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"A lot of room in this house! Enjoyed the amenities offered."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, Wi-Fi in serene Crawford, NE.
Best Western West Hills Inn

Best Western West Hills Inn

2.5 out of 5
1100 W 10th Street, Chadron, NE
The price is ¥14,863 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥14,863
¥17,019 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chadron. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (883 reviews)
"and so accommodating. Very much appreciated the great service!"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Best Western West Hills Inn
Chadron Inn & Suites

Chadron Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
775 Microtel Dr, Chadron, NE
The price is ¥11,608 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
¥11,608
¥13,292 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Chadron. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (213 reviews)
"We did have any food for breakfast, tv didnt work"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Chadron Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, Wi-Fi in serene Crawford, NE.

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, Wi-Fi in serene Crawford, NE.

Crawford
Stay at this vacation home in Crawford. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Fort Robinson State Park is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"A lot of room in this house! Enjoyed the amenities offered."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Charming 2-bedroom house with AC, Wi-Fi in serene Crawford, NE.
Nice 3 Bedroom Ranch House

Nice 3 Bedroom Ranch House

Chadron
Stay at this vacation home in Chadron. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Finnegan Park and Pine Ridge National Recreation ...
10/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
"House was very nice, spacious, and clean. Beds were very comfortable and sheets were soft. Neighborhood was very quiet. Even the toilet paper was a good quality. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Nice 3 Bedroom Ranch House
Cozy 2-Bedroom Basement Apartment. Pet Friendly!

Cozy 2-Bedroom Basement Apartment. Pet Friendly!

Chadron
Stay at this apartment in Chadron. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Finnegan Park and Pine Ridge National Recreation Area are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Lovely hideaway
"Such a cozy well appointed apartment with everything you would need during your stay. Very nice kitchen, shower, comfy beds, and cozy bedrooms. Highly recommend and would stay again if back in Chadron some day!"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Cozy 2-Bedroom Basement Apartment. Pet Friendly!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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