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Campgrounds near Union, Nebraska cluster along the Missouri River and surrounding lakes, providing a mix of developed facilities and more rustic options. Victorian Acres RV Park in Nebraska City offers full hookups for RVs and tent sites with amenities including showers, drinking water, and sanitary dump stations. Within a 30-minute drive, Louisville State Recreation Area features multiple camping areas spread across three lakes with options for tent camping, RV sites with electrical hookups, and walk-in primitive sites. Several state parks in the region, including Platte River and Eugene T. Mahoney, provide cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping areas.
Nebraska state recreation areas typically require entrance permits for vehicles, with additional fees for non-Nebraska residents. Most campgrounds in the region remain open year-round, though services may be limited during winter months. The proximity to the Missouri River creates opportunities for fishing, boating, and water recreation at many sites. Train noise affects several campgrounds in the area, particularly Louisville State Recreation Area where tracks run along the southern edge of the property. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, and most developed campgrounds offer electrical hookups with 30-50 amp service. As one camper noted, "Louisville SRA is a HUGE campground with around 250 total sites, with options ranging from walk-in camping tent-only sites to RV areas."
Several visitors highlight the water recreation opportunities as a primary draw for camping in the area. Lakes at Louisville State Recreation Area support kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, with rental equipment available at some locations. Platte River State Park receives positive reviews for its hiking trails and small waterfall. Campers seeking more solitude might prefer the eastern section of Louisville SRA, where one visitor mentioned having "a river-side view to a nice sunset." The region's campgrounds generally feature clean facilities and well-maintained grounds, though some reviewers note that sites can be close together with limited privacy. Train noise is frequently mentioned as a drawback at several locations, with one camper reporting that "there is a train that goes very near the grounds and it needs to use its horn while passing through, which happens A LOT."
Best Campgrounds near Union (100)
1. Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground
"Coming from MO, Nebraska is usually just a one night stop for us (as we head onto bigger and cooler states). We were happy to find this clean RV park near Nebraska City. Big, but quiet."
"Centrally located and walkable. There is a small lake close by that we walked the dogs too. Also 20 minute bike ride to GSR Casino. I appreciated the free filtered water dispenser in the office."
from $45 - $128 / night
Check Availability2. Platte River State Park Campground
"We were passing through Nebraska and opted to stay the night here. The campground is new and will be even nicer when the trees are big enough to provide shade."
"Short walk in but a wagon is provided to help unload equipment. Picnic and fire pit near the teepee."
from $35 - $340 / night
Check Availability3. Louisville State Recreation Area Campground
"A HUGE campground with around 250 total sites, with options ranging from walk-in camping tent-only sites to RV areas. There is a 3 decent-size lakes spread evenly across the grounds."
"I am sorry 😔 but I have nut yet been to any of Nebraska's Camping grounds your's well be the first."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability4. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground
"Nestled between two major cities in Nebraska, you're never far away from anything you may want to do or see. RV and tent camping is obviously available with limited privacy."
"We used to stop here as a midway point when driving to Colorado. We always stayed at the lodge for a night and had a pleasant time exploring the area."
from $25 - $485 / night
Check Availability5. Waubonsie State Park Campground
"Not many amenities but the bathrooms are clean and the trails are fantastic. The view is great from the side bluff train. Close to Nebraska city. Tent sites are not too close together."
"The hiking trails are not for bikes, and they have several different levels or skills levels. The look out was pretty cool as well. We will return, and do some more hiking."
from $15 - $110 / night
Check Availability6. The Wilds RV/Trailer Resort, LOT 5
"It’s awesome how you can get so close to the river there. There was also a covered table we were able to eat at and enjoy. It’s close to an area where you can put in at if you have a boat."
from $50 - $70 / night
Check Availability7. Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area
"This is a nice campground located on the edge of Papillion, Nebraska. There are several trails nearby, some paved and others grass. The main trailhead is easily accessible from the park road."
"This is a very cool park in Papillion, Nebraska! It also has a sewer dump site for $5 (if you're not camping). See the camp host to pay."
from $20 / night
Check Availability8. Bartlett Shores
"The location is perfect as it is near the river and several other attractions. Check them out and make sure to review your stay on the Dyrt!"
"This was a great place to stop over, easy on and off the highway. The pad was flat and there is FHU available. The neighbors are very friendly and helpful."
from $35 - $60 / night
Check Availability9. Riverview Marina State Rec Area
"No more than a 1/2 mile outside the city, but still feels isolated. Great Lewis and Clark interactive museum and hiking about a 5 min drive away."
10. West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday
"Very close to the Nebraska crossing outlet mall! 😊"
"The campground itself was fine and very convenient in location to vIsIt famIly."
Drive Time
- 38 min from Omaha, NE
- 45 min from Lincoln, NE
- 1 hr 29 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 1 hr 49 min from Sioux City, IA
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Recent Reviews near Union, NE
619 Reviews of 100 Union Campgrounds
- JJames S.Traveler
Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground
Nice place
Nice park, like alot nowadays lots of long term people. Bath and showers are fair. Laundry facilities are clean wit two washers and dryers. Wifi is poor can't get connected.
- BBob B.
GuideHitchcock County Nature Center
A Hidden Gem
Camp spots are close together and not private. But it's a beautiful spot with lots of hiking trails. Bathrooms are spotless and the host is super nice.
Kathy B.
LegendLake Manawa State Park Campground
Needs some Shade!
I was here on a very hot June day. Grateful for the electricity so I could run my A/C. Would have been much nicer if there were some actual trees for shade. No privacy between sites.
You need a code to get inside the park. I saw camp hosts drive by in golf carts, but did not interact with them.
All the pads look like they're very new. Cement and level.
While this park is right on the lake, there is no easy access to the lake from the campground. A few of the sites back up to the lake, but even those you'd have to bushwack to get to the water. I did find a spot that I had to practically trespass on another camper's site to get to. It was a small opening between weeds and down some treacherous rocks to launch my paddleboard.
There's a beach a few hundred yards down the path that you have to pay $5 to enter.
The lake does not look very clean. I wouldn't swim in it.
The shower was one of those push button ones and it was fine. Lots of kids running around and being loud past 11pm. Looks like people come here to spend the night and spend the day someplace else.
- EErica H.
ScoutPine Grove RV Park & Campground
BLUE COLLAR WORKERS BEWARE
•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
- Dani P.Guide
Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area
Well maintained campground
This was a beautiful little spot in town. All the spots were decently spaced out so you had your privacy, and it was surprisingly quiet. It is on the edge a housing area, so you can see people's porches across the street, but it wasnt bad. The price is very reasonable especially if you're just spending the night while driving through. Its very green, well maintained and pretty, we even saw some fireflies! It has electric hook ups and a dump station as well.
- SStacey M.Scout
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground
So much to offer!
This park offers something for everyone! Although the campsites are average this big beautiful park makes up for it in other ways. From the aquatic park, to the stables, hiking and biking trails, a small marina with fishing and paddle boats, and a nature center, you won’t have to leave to be entertained. Recommend staying at the lakeside campground for better views.
Heather P.ScoutBluffs Run RV Park at Horseshoe Casino
No longer at the hotel - closed
I called because there was no link to book and the RV park has closed. There is RV parking if you want to stay in the hotel, but the park with hookups is closed.
- WWayne F.Traveler
Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area
Great Little Campground!
Beautiful city owned campground. 50 and/or 30 amp electric at all sites. No water hookups, but spigots are located throughout the park. No shower house, only pit toilets. However, at $20 a night a steal!
Guide to Union
Campgrounds near Union, Nebraska stretch along the Missouri River valley, primarily clustered within a 30-minute drive. The region features flat river bottomlands contrasted with steep loess hills. This eastern Nebraska area receives moderate rainfall of 30-35 inches annually, creating green spring and summer camping conditions. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-90°F with moderate humidity.
What to do
Hiking options: Platte River State Park offers some of the best trails in southeast Nebraska with varied terrain. "There are a wealth of amazing hiking / biking trails that traverse through some amazing scenery. Just like the camping, you can pick between the less intensive paved walkways or you can walk along the hilly bluffs that contour the Platte River," notes one visitor to Platte River State Park.
Paddleboating and kayaking: Several lakes provide water recreation opportunities with rental equipment. A camper at Louisville State Recreation Area mentions that near Lake 2 "there is a small shop which has a market where basic kick knacks and firewood are available. This is also where you can rent boats like canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards for hrs, half and daily rates."
Children's activities: Many campgrounds cater to families with dedicated facilities. At Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, "there are many activities from your typical hiking experience to spending the day at the water park to being able to take the family mini golfing." The park also features horseback riding, a driving range, and various sports courts.
What campers like
Well-maintained grounds: Campgrounds in the region generally receive positive reviews for cleanliness. At Victorian Acres RV Park, a camper remarked, "This one was the nicest and cleanest campground we have been to yet. Everything was freshly manicured on the grounds. Everything was very clean and no trash whatsoever anywhere."
River access: The proximity to the Platte and Missouri Rivers creates opportunities for scenic views and water activities. A visitor to Riverview Marina State Rec Area appreciated how "we camped right be the river and woke up to a beautiful sunrise. No more than a 1/2 mile outside the city, but still feels isolated."
Overnight convenience: The region serves as a practical stopping point for travelers crossing Nebraska. One camper at Victorian Acres noted, "Coming from MO, Nebraska is usually just a one night stop for us (as we head onto bigger and cooler states). We were happy to find this clean RV park near Nebraska City. Big, but quiet. Friendly staff. Homey. Green space."
What you should know
Train noise: Multiple campgrounds in the region experience significant railroad disturbances. At Louisville State Recreation Area, a camper warns: "Train noise all night." Another visitor elaborates, "The harsh part of being located here is if you are looking for any kind of spot that accommodates a flat plot, like sites 206 - 236, you are butted up against the train tracks and that train is LOUD!"
Interstate noise: Some campgrounds are affected by highway sounds. At Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, a visitor mentioned, "This campground is crowded with significant interstate noise."
Site spacing: Campsite proximity varies considerably between parks. One camper at Waubonsie State Park observed, "For me this is not the greatest camping area. The sites just are to close for me as a tent camper. The could almost use some of the day use picnic area as primitive sites."
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Look for parks with built-in water features. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park offers "a wave pool" according to reviews, while Louisville State Recreation Area features "a swim area along the beach of Lake 2" and "play inflatables for kids in the water."
Playground access: Several campgrounds have dedicated play areas. At West Omaha/NE Lincoln KOA Holiday, a visitor appreciated that "neighbors are close not much of your own space but there is a play ground for the kids that's wonderful!!!!!"
Educational opportunities: Combine camping with learning experiences. Near Riverview Marina, one camper noted: "Great Lewis and Clark interactive museum and hiking about a 5 min drive away."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose the right site size and location for your needs. One RVer at West Omaha/NE Lincoln KOA Holiday warned, "We were given an inappropriate size space for the rig we stated, super narrow and we stuck over the road by 2 feet... do not stay here in sites 34 - 70 if you have a rig over 30' and dont want to touch your neighbors camper."
Accessibility: Some campgrounds provide easier access than others. At Waubonsie State Park, one RVer reported, "The road was when we visited. The workers were not the most helpful either... The campground was basic, grill, fire ring, picnic table, electric on designated sites. Needed some clean up and graveling on the pads."
Leveling challenges: Be prepared for uneven sites at some parks. A visitor to Victorian Acres RV Park found: "Sites are nice with trees and vegetation but not very level. Dog park is nice though."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Union, NE?
What camping is available near Union, NE?
According to TheDyrt.com, Union, NE offers a wide range of camping options, with 100 campgrounds and RV parks near Union, NE and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Union, NE?
Which is the most popular campground near Union, NE?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Union, NE is Victorian Acres RV Park & Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 22 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Union, NE?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Union, NE?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Union, NE.
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