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Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA

Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA is located near Waterloo, Nebraska, featuring flat terrain with grass and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 90°F in summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Two Rivers State Recreation Area and the Elkhorn River.

Description

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Two Rivers State Recreation Area

Summary
The chance to sleep in an authentic retired caboose, put-and-take trout fishing and outstanding camping facilities highlight the outdoor fun at Two Rivers SRA, located southwest of Venice. The 622-acre area boasts 320 acres of water in several sandpit lakes. Besides a variety of fishing opportunities and non-powered boating, there is an unsupervised swimming beach, concession and an accessible fishing pier.

Attractions
With seven camping areas and 209 padded sites, Two Rivers can handle everything from pup tents to huge RVs on 113 pads with hookups (30 amp and 50 amp). Some have water hookups. Modern restrooms, showers, drinking water, and a dump station are conveniently located. For those camping with a tent, Two Rivers offers tent camping sites. Ten bright cabooses were refurbished by the Game and Parks Commission to sleep six. Permanently side-tracked on actual rails, the cabooses offer a unique lodging opportunity from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Campground Notes
Two Rivers is a high density recreation area with 302 acres of land and 320 acres in 7 ponds adjacent to the Platte River. This area offers Modern Camping, boating, fishing and picnicking. This area features a put-and-take trout lake and 10 seasonal caboose camper cabins.

Cabin Notes
At Two Rivers State Recreation Area, 10 Union Pacific cabooses have been remodeled and restored for park lodging. The integrity of the caboose was retained in the process. The cabooses offer a unique lodging experience for park-goers. The cabooses are air-conditioned for hot summer use. They sleep six people, with two bunk beds in the rear and two mattresses in the cupola. Each is equipped with a modern bathroom, which includes a tiled shower. A stove, refrigerator, sink and a few cabinets make up the kitchen. A table, with four chairs and couch for two, serve as the dining area. For those who enjoy outdoor dining, there is a deck with picnic table and grill.

Camping reservations may be made a minimum of three days in advance of arrival and a maximum of 180 days in advance of arrival.

CHECK IN AND OUT SCHEDULE- If you check out early, the unused portion of your payment will be forfeited.

Office Details

Office Hours : March 1 through July 4 - 7:00 a.m. to Sunset. July 5 through December 8:00 a.m. to Sunset

When a reservation is made one year to the date in advance, the arrival date must remain the same within that reservation. No cancellation of that arrival date is allowed. To cancel your reservation log into your account at nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com or contact the Call Center during business hours at 402-471-1414.
Reservation period is May 15th to the end of September.
No pets allowed in the cabooses at Two Rivers. Office phone number is (402) 359-5165 or email ngpc.two.rivers@nebraska.gov with questions.

A Nebraska State Park Permit is required to enter this park area. A Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $35 for an Annual Permit, $17.50 for a Duplicate Annual Permit (used for that second vehicle in your family) or a Daily Permit which is $7 per day you are staying. A Non-Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $70, $35 for a Duplicate Annual Permit or a Daily Permit which is $14 per day. You may purchase your Park Permit prior to your stay by shopping online at OutdoorNebraska.org.All vehicles entering a Nebraska Park Area are required to have a valid park entry permit.

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Location

Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA is located in Nebraska

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Directions

From Omaha, take Q street (west) all the way out or Center Street to 264th street and turn South at the flashing light. From Lincoln take I-80 East; get off at the Gretna exit, go North and take Hwy 31/6 North to Q street then go West. From Fremont or Omaha take Hwy 275 to Meigs Street/252nd exit in Valley, Ne, go South crossing the railroad tracks then take 264th street, exit just before 3-M entrance and go straight South 6 miles past the flashing light. From I-80 get off on West Dodge exit take Dodge street west to the "Y" choose Hwy 92 and take it to 264th Street turn South at the flashing light at Venice Nebraska

Address

27702 F ST
Waterloo, NE 68069-7012

Coordinates

41.22620864 N
96.3572024 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Oct. 10, 2023

Two Rivers

State park with many amenities! River and small lake fishing as well. No wifi, good T-Mobile cell service

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  • Review photo of Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA by jeremy L., October 10, 2023
  • Review photo of Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA by jeremy L., October 10, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2019

There’s one good campsite

There’s only one good campsite at this campground. It’s more secluded and away from the rest. The others are pretty close to each other, I would recommend getting two campsites if you don’t want neighbors. The roads are paved, great for long boarding. There’s a swimming pond at this campground as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA?

    Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Cottonwood - Two Rivers SRA?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.