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Hitchcock County Nature Center in Honey Creek houses upscale glamping accommodations including spacious yurts with modern comforts and deluxe canvas tents. Located amid the distinctive Loess Hills, these premium glamping campsites complement the site's expansive nature preserve with hiking trails and educational programming. The glamping units feature comfortable bedding, climate control options, and electricity, striking an ideal balance between outdoor immersion and luxury. Several glamping options include private outdoor spaces with fire rings and picnic areas for evening relaxation under the stars. One guest shared, "The views from the two south east campsites are amazing, looking over the Missouri River valley and the Omaha skyline in the distance."
The eco-friendly glamping resort connects visitors directly to over 10 miles of hiking trails through unique Loess Hills formations found in only two places worldwide. Guests enjoy guided nature programs, hawk watching from the observation tower, and stargazing opportunities away from city lights. The nature center offers educational exhibits about local wildlife and conservation efforts, while an archery range provides additional outdoor recreation. Several safari-style accommodations maintain proximity to the boardwalk trail, ideal for wildlife viewing throughout all seasons. According to a camper, "This is one of our favorite places to camp. It's beautiful and there's plenty of hiking. The campgrounds are a little way away from the road and more secluded so they're very quiet." Winter visitors can participate in special snowshoeing events, making this a year-round glamping destination.
"Bathroom was clean, lit, and stocked - even had hand sanitizer! RV loops had flush toilets and showers, but we didn’t stay long enough to make the trek worth it."
"Best campground shower I've ever had in my life, both in water pressure, heat and cleanliness of facilities. Be aware that it's first come first served."
from $10 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The entire park is well maintained, has a large lake stocked with fish, tent sites are close together, but tolerable. Occupancy depends on the time of year. "
"On a beautiful lake with many recreational possibilities - kayaking, sailing non power boating - some for rent. 10 miles of paved bike trails and ALL paved campsites level and clean!"
from $15 - $40 / night
Check Availability"It is right next to a busy railroad, but we cranked up our fans and barely noticed the trains and their horns."
"Besides the traffic noise because it's close to the hwy, the train passed at night like 4 or 5 times, so have that in mind if you light sleep."
"Well,, it was alright, loud because of the toll bridge next to park, sites were close together, level, fire pits, picnic tables, electric, water and a dump station, stayed 3 days to visit family,, $20"
"Currently flooded, but should be ready for 2019"
"Very friendly and helpful staff. The bathrooms & laundry room are clean,a little outdated. The pull through sites seem to be all gravel/stone."
"Not only was it paved, but also had a huge patio with a table and Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit with additional seating."
"Tents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent."
"New appliances, new furniture, fixtures, new bunk beds, etc. The cabin was very clean and organized upon arrival. They supply most everything thing you need i.e. dishes, cookware, etc."
from $35 - $340 / night
Check Availability"A few vault toilets are scattered around the park, but there are no shower facilities. Nearby is a small lake along with a nature center. Park is within a valley with lots of shade trees."
"Just a few mins off I-80 but no noise or signs of heavytraffic. Cute, quaint little town. All pull through spots and all sites are level."
"Electric, water and sewer available. Bathroom and shower were clean. But old style, so small and well worn."
"There are several camping areas, divided into “sub sections”, my favorite place is the cottonwood division (not water hookups but electricity ones work just fine!"
"There's also a cute concession store with a great breakfast. Last time I was here, there was a drunk buffoon loudly carrying on late into the night."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"Well kept & family friendly camping in Iowa!"
"Access to water close by. Large playground for kids. Campground host had firewood. Picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition. Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake."
from $15 - $52 / night
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LegendTents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent. Tons od trails and many of them a taylored to mountain biking. There are 2 types of cabins, basic that has a bed amd refrigerator. Then there are luxury glamping cabins.
TravelerWell kept & family friendly camping in Iowa! We were able to reserve an electric unit (#30) right off the lake and across the road from the large playground (~5 setups for different age groups). We could watch the kids play while getting food ready or preparing a line to throw in the water. Short walk to the very clean restrooms with flush toilets & showers. Will come back!
GuideVery friendly and helpful staff. The bathrooms & laundry room are clean,a little outdated. The pull through sites seem to be all gravel/stone. Our back in site had a patio, fire pit and nice patio furniture. Looked like a lot to do for the kids. The camp store is well stocked with RV supplies and parts. After driving all day, then doing laundry it was nice to get a pizza and relax.
GuideWe stayed here overnight on our way out west, so we didn't have big expectations. We are fairly new to pulling a 5th wheel, so we wanted an easy pull-through site plus we wanted it to be paved. Well there are 2 premium sites - we stayed in site# 89. It was HEAVEN! Not only was it paved, but also had a huge patio with a table and Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit with additional seating. The site was situated such that our "good side" was facing the trees, away from the rest of the campground. We have a 43' 5th Wheel plus our truck, and there was plenty of space. That is the best setup we've had so far. We didn't have time to use any of the amenities, and are not traveling with kids, so I can't speak for how good it was in that regard.
RangerWe stayed in the recently renovated Owen #4. The renovations really updated it and they need to update the pictures they have on the web, with what it looks like now. New appliances, new furniture, fixtures, new bunk beds, etc. The cabin was very clean and organized upon arrival. They supply most everything thing you need i.e. dishes, cookware, etc. The one thing it does need is a corkscrew! We forgot ours and went without the wine we brought for dinner. With that bombshell though, it was beyond worth the getaway. The winter hiking was fantastic and it was quiet except for the wildlife, but that is why we went out there!
RangerWe needed an overnight stop on our way to Kansas and this KOA was perfect. We pulled in just after dark and there was a note on the door stating staff was limited due to Covid. We pulled into a very large pull through on the west side of the campground (site 16). The KOA was pretty full but everyone was respectful and we didn’t hear much noise. We had full hookups & the site we were in was spacious with a picnic table and fire ring with grate. It had rained quite a bit before we arrived so we didn’t sit outside, due to mud close by our site, but we had a nice view. The next morning, we paid at the office before we left & the Manager only charged us half price (we intended to pay the full price) because he felt bad for not being able to be on site when we arrived (the schedule on the KOA app said staffed until 7pm & we were there just after 6pm).
Scout•Turned of my water off in the winter time while it was in the negatives outside which froze my water and busted my water heater.
•quiet time is after 9 but we’re trying to make guests leave before 6
•their water line busted and they refused to reimburse multiple people for the 5 days we all went without water
•You can’t sit your trash out AT ALL, not even in the bed of your truck cause the dozens of stray cats will rip it apart and scatter it everywhere. They will also tear up your camper underneath looking for warmth
•owner saw me taking the trash out one day and offered to take it then turned around and told me I was to lazy to take it
•had 2 friends and their 3 kids come join us for a cookout and the owners pulled up in their golf cart, freaking out about how loud our “party” was and that the our new neighbors complained. Went to go apologize the next day and the neighbors said they didn’t even hear us.
•kept trying to up charge me on rent and electricity, one month my electric was $53 and the next month it was over $300 (the same month I wasn’t even there for 2 weeks)
•multiple blue collar workers left because the owners were treating them the same way
•they have a nice pool. If you want to invite anybody make sure you got extra money cause they’ll charge you whatever they feel like charging you that day. Went from $3 a person to $5 a person in just 2 days
•claim they’re Christians but refuse to you help in any way and will try to get as much money from you as they can
•••••••CHECK YOUR METER••••••••• when I left they tried saying my electric bill was higher than my deposit of $300 but when I told them I took a picture of the meter and how their price didn’t match the amount of kilowatts I had used (15 cents per kw) they sent me my deposit back
All this coming from someone who stayed here for 6 months and finally had enough
RangerWell,, it was alright, loud because of the toll bridge next to park, sites were close together, level, fire pits, picnic tables, electric, water and a dump station, stayed 3 days to visit family,, $20 a night
TravelerWe selected this campground as a base for a family get-together near Omaha, for 4 days/3 nights (Fri-Mon). For that mission, it worked well, but overall we were not super impressed for the price. This was our first KOA experience so maybe the thing we noticed were "normal" but there were some definite cons when compared to other campgrounds we've stayed at this year.
1. Very busy & packed... we noticed a lot of traffic seemed to be just a quick stop over for the night, so lots of rigs coming in the afternoon/evening and leaving the next morning. There is just enough room to park our average-sized trailer and truck, and have a picnic table next to it, but neighbors are very close. This is not what I would consider a campground for settling in and relaxing as a destination unto itself.
2. Some "deferred maintenance" was noticeable. The mini-golf course was in terrible shape. The playground equipment (swings, slides etc.) could use an update for sure. The road getting into the grounds has terrible potholes.
3. They seem to be very particular about some odd things, like not allowing rugs on the grass (which is definitely not premium grass!). Have to pay extra for a site with a fire ring, or even enough space for one, and the base price is already on the high side.
...BUT... it's not all bad!
1. Lots of good amenities, including picnic shelter(s?); community room with tables & games for larger gatherings; the pool seemed in good shape (though on the small side), big jumping pillow was a hit with the kids.
2. On-site shop with a good selection of basic items for you and your rig. Free coffee in the morning, pizza available for delivery (we didn't try it but heard it was good). Friendly and helpful staff overall.
3. The Kabins are really nice! A part of our group had rented one and it was a great base for gathering for meals, and had a decent firepit area. If we didn't own a camper, we'd consider this KOA just for the Kabins.
4. Close to Omaha - great as a jump-off point for family activities, shopping, etc.
In Summary: If you don't mind paying more for a campground which has plenty of amenities and is best suited for a quick stop, or, if you are looking to rent a cabin and would like to be located conveniently in the Omaha area, this is a good option, but is a bit overpriced when considering other campgrounds which have more generous spacing and a more laid-back and relaxing environment.
Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek sits in Iowa's distinctive Loess Hills, a rare geological formation found only here and in China. The nature center provides access to over 1,500 acres of woodland habitat with camping areas at varying elevations between 970-1,270 feet above sea level. Winter temperatures typically range from 14°F to 33°F, while summer brings warmer weather ranging from 63°F to 86°F.
Hiking trails with varying difficulty: The trail system at Hitchcock Nature Center offers routes for all ability levels. "There's all levels of hikes. They have a hawkwatch tower. Lots of information about Hawks and nature conservation. We love doing their extra classes," notes Karen W.
Archery practice: Visitors can access an on-site archery range for target practice. "Hitchcock Nature Center is north of Crescent, IA and just let outside Omaha, NE... They have Nature education events, archery range, a handicapped accessible boardwalk trail, hiking trails, camping, etc," explains Pat V.
Winter snowshoeing: The nature center transforms during winter months with special seasonal activities. At Platte River State Park, "You can hike the many hiking trails to the mini waterfall, or Platte river. They have paddle boat and Kayak rentals. There is a splash park, shooting, archer ranges, horseback riding," according to Tony B.
Variety of accommodation types: From backcountry sites to RV pads, campers appreciate the range of options. "The park has cabins, rv sites, tent camping and backcountry hike in camping. The nature center is a nice place to cool down the the summer and learn about the loess hills," shares Allison J. about Hitchcock Nature Center.
Educational opportunities: The region offers multiple learning experiences about local ecology. "Make sure to look at their events calendar, they have exceptional programs for all ages (and especially kids). I learned about this park from Pheasants Forever, a nonprofit," recommends Lynn G.
Skyline views: Several camping locations offer distinctive vistas. "The trails are well marked and easy to follow. I was very impressed on the hike in campsites. They already have a nice flat spot for your tent, although I'm a hammock camper," notes Aaron A.
Seasonal facility closures: Water access may be limited in colder months. At Lewis and Clark State Park, "You can camp all year (but I think they turn the water off?)" according to one camper.
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds fill quickly while others remain available. "No reservations (but supposedly they don't fill up completely?)" mentions Lynn G. about facilities at Hitchcock.
Terrain challenges: Some camping areas require physical effort to access. "You do have to pack your stuff down a bit of a steep hill," notes Karen W. about certain campsites at Hitchcock Nature Center.
Look for dedicated play spaces: Several campgrounds feature recreational areas specifically for children. At Lake Cunningham Campground, "This is situated in a very incredible neighborhood of Omaha! Close to the interstate for easy access! Very mature trees and landscape. Hiking trails, no wake boating, paddle boards (available for rent)," according to Morgan W.
Check for educational programs: Many parks offer ranger-led activities for younger campers. "When I think of 'nature center' I think of a stuffy little cabin with taxidermy. This site is far far more than that, with hiking trails, educational programs, a museum, event halls, and of course camping," explains Lynn G.
Consider yurt camping: For families new to camping, yurt accommodations provide comfort while maintaining an outdoor experience. At Cottonwood — Two Rivers SRA, "There's something for everyone here, but bring your Skeeter spray! There's also a cute concession store with a great breakfast," advises Gretchen V.
Look for level sites: RV campers emphasize the importance of stable parking areas. At Missouri Valley City Park, "We were looking for an overnight place to stay and came across this gem... With 30/50 electric and water this place is well worth the $15 they charge," notes Kelly R.
Check hookup availability: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of service. "Clean with shaded park like area. Electric, water and sewer available. Bathroom and shower were clean. But old style, so small and well worn," reports Ladona S. about Missouri Valley City Park.
Consider seasonal limitations: Some RV parks close during winter or flood seasons. "This Park is closed due to flooding," warns Amber J. about certain facilities in the area during wet periods.
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