Within Two Rivers State Recreation Area, Goldenrod Campground provides one of six camping options managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. This established campground sits adjacent to Lake 4 with direct beach access, though campers report the swimming area can be less than pristine. The facility offers both electric and non-electric sites at $30 per night, with full hookups including water and sewer connections available for RVs.
Sites here are notably large and level, though many lack shade coverage entirely. During heavy rainfall, some lower-elevation sites experience flooding, making higher ground locations preferable. The campground typically fills to capacity, operating a unique walk-up system where campers join a waiting list and return to the main office at 3 PM for site selection. Jared Diana S. notes "Very nice camp sites and playgrounds for children nice clean fishing lakes and river access."
Amenities include restrooms, showers, and a dump station, though the dump station location can be difficult to locate. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, with adequate spacing between neighbors. The campground provides access to fishing on both the lake and nearby Platte River, plus hiking and biking trails throughout the recreation area.
Access roads can become challenging during wet conditions. For those planning extended stays in the region, nearby alternatives include Oak Grove Campground — Two Rivers SRA and Cottonwood — Two Rivers SRA. Goldenrod works well for overnight stops or weekend getaways, particularly for RV campers seeking full hookups near Omaha.
Description
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.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission maintains the right to establish "black-out" dates and reserve facilities or lodging for Special Events and maintenance related needs.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGoldenrod Campground is located in Nebraska near Waterloo
Directions
From Omaha, take Q street (west) all the way out or Center Street to 264th street and turn South at the Travis Convenience Store. 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 the Menard's Distribution Center 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
41.22472023 N
96.35169018 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/9/26- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/9/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 17 min from Omaha, NE
- 45 min from Lincoln, NE
- 1 hr 33 min from Sioux City, IA
- 1 hr 51 min from Grand Island, NE
