Welcome to Dawes County
Welcome to the High Country of Northwest Nebraska! Nestled between the Black Hills and Badlands of the north, the rugged, Ponderosa covered ridges of the west, and the tranquil sand hills of the Niobrara River area to the south, Dawes County is the scenic treasure of Nebraska.
We invite you to discover all that Dawes County has to offer.
Learn more about Dawes County
Take a trip back in time…
Experience the Old West the way the pioneers and fur traders once did. With several museums and historical sites in the area, the whole family can learn more about Plains culture and heritage.
Discover archeological treasures…
Observe an archeological excavation in progress at the Hudson-Meng Education & Research Center. See ancient animal fossils and footprints at Toadstool Geologic Park. View rare collections of Native American artifacts in the Cook Collection at the Agate Fossil Beds.
Choose your own adventure…
With miles and miles of hiking and biking trails running through Chadron State Park and Fort Robinson State Park, scenic buttes, camping, and horseback riding available, you can explore the great outdoors at your own pace.