The park is the site of "Buffalo Bill" Cody's home. The house, barn, and other buildings contain various mementos depicting Cody's personal life and his Wild West show. Buffalo stew cookouts and a one-hour trail ride is available.
Other Nebraska State Parks nearby: (North Platte) Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area (North Platte) Buffalo Bill State Historical Park (Ogallala) Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area (Ogallala) Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area (North Platte) Sutherland Reservoir State Rec Area (Anselmo) Victoria Springs State Recreation Area