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I-80 Lakeside Campground

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This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2024 through April 14, 2025.

I-80 Lakeside Campground, near North Platte, Nebraska, is a convenient spot for travelers looking for a quick overnight stay. With 126 sites, it offers a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, making it easy to find a fit for your camping style.

The campground is right next to a small lake, providing lovely views and a chance for some fishing. Many visitors have enjoyed the friendly staff and the well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and showers. One camper mentioned, “The bathrooms and showers were clean, and the water pressure for the shower was outstanding.”

While the campground is close to I-80, which means some road noise, it’s still a solid choice for a restful night. The layout of the sites gives a bit of breathing room, so you won’t feel crammed in. Plus, there’s a playground for kids and a small store for any essentials you might need. If you’re traveling with pets, you’ll be glad to know that they’re welcome here too.

Whether you’re just passing through or planning a short stay, I-80 Lakeside Campground has the basics covered for a comfortable stop.

Description

I-80 Lakeside Campground, formerly known as Lakeside Camping, reopened under new owners in May 2016. Seated on a clean private lake, our campground features 126 sites, many with full water, sewer, and electric (30 or 50 amp), as well as a community shower house, laundry facilities, and dump station. Several sites are pull-through and can accommodate any size RV. We also have areas set aside for primitive and tent camping. A small convenience store is located on-site, and includes items such as snacks, drinks, fishing supplies, camping items, ice, and a limited supply of grocery items. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer WiFi or cable.

In addition to being an overnight campground, I-80 Lakeside is also available for day use. A $5 per person Day Use Pass allows access to the south and east beaches of the property during office hours. Activities available with a Day Use Pass include fishing (catch and release only), swimming, sand volleyball, a walking trail, picnic areas, and use of campfire pits. We also have non-motorized watercraft for rent from our store, including kayaks, paddle boats, a canoe, and rowboats. These can be rented by the 1/2 hour, hourly, or daily (during office hours). Only I-80 Lakeside watercraft is allowed on the lake.

The well-stocked lake houses a multitude of fish. Species include Crappie, Bass, Walleye, Perch, Catfish, and others. No permit is needed. Fishing is catch and release only.

We look forward to seeing you at I-80 Lakeside Campground!

Location

I-80 Lakeside Campground is located in Nebraska

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Directions

From I-80: Take exit 179. Go North less than 1/2 mile and turn East at the first opportunity down a private drive. This will be BEFORE crossing the Platte River. Continue East for less than 1/2 mile. Campground is on the South side of the road. From Highway 30: Turn South onto Newberry Access (on East edge of North Platte). After driving about 1.5 miles and crossing the Platte River, turn East at the first opportunity down a private drive (this will be immediately after crossing the Platte River bridge). Continue East for less than 1/2 mile. Campground is on the South side of the road.

Address

3800 Hadley Dr
North Platte, NE 69101

Coordinates

41.10801607 N
100.71943082 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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19 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 19, 2023

Great Overnight Stay

Nice place for an overnight stay. Host very nice Mostly quiet. Grounds unkept and littered. Trash bins overflowing. Hookups worked as expected. Bring the bug spray.

SiteQ
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Pam & Steve S., June 19, 2023
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Pam & Steve S., June 19, 2023
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Pam & Steve S., June 19, 2023
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Reviewed Nov. 20, 2022

Very Nice Hosts, A Bit Scruffy

Just a one night stopover, actual campsites are gravel/dirt, gravel roads. Not bad for a one nighter, looks like lots of long-term residents. Had a spot on the private lake which was great for my Labrador Retriever. Caught a few small bass as well.

Bathrooms were rough and ***hot*** as hell. Giving it 3 stars. Average, wouldn't stay long term but worked well for the night.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 25, 2022

Nice for overnight!

Arrived 7pm without a reservation. Clear list of available sites, amenities and prices. Grassy gravel pad, long enough to stay hooked up and wide enough to have slides out without feeling like you’re in your neighbor’s site . Full hookups worked fine. Restrooms older but clean. Soap dispensers and towels were empty. The campground layout was meandering so it didn’t feel like a parking lot. Some sites right next to the river, some away. Where we were the freeway noise was not so bad. Would stay here again.

SiteC
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 29, 2022

Ok stop, on a lakeside

Pretty close to I80 but a So next to a lake and the Platte. Sites are gravel, pretty level. Washrooms are adequate, clean but a little worn. No WiFi or cable but some broadcast TV.

Site9
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2021

Convenient stop for one night.

We stopped here for one night on our tent camping trip across the U.S. The tent sites were well spaced, and the bathroom was much closer than it appeared on the map on their website. Very friendly staff. The bathrooms and showers were clean, and the water pressure for the shower was outstanding. There’s a lot of road noise since it’s right by I-80, but for one night it was no big deal.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2021

Good for overnight stay

Electricity failed at site P which was a nice site further away from highway but hosts called electrician to get it back on. They got a long extension cord so we could get our slide and levelers back in an moved us to site 52 which was fine. Bathrooms and showers good.

SiteP but moved to 52
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021

Good only for overnight stopover

The interstate noise is loud even though staff assigned us not directly facing I 80. Staff friendly. As people started to show up, staff kept a space between us. Showers and bathroom clean. Only negative is interstate noise

Site17
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2021

Excellent location

This campground is exactly as the name says. By a lake. Beautiful views, great cell coverage (Verizon) friendly staff, nice store. Definitely a come back to place.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Michael C., August 20, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2021

Great Stopover for I-80 Travelers

We just stopped for the night to get some rest on our road trip. Without a reservation, we were able to show up and get a spot with ALL our wants 50A—water—pull through site. The lady who helped me on the phone and during check in was super kind and helpful. Campgrounds were pretty clean, though a little tight. There was a store here, kayak rentals, a small lake, and playground. This was such a convenient stop and at a great price.

We’re in a 30’ bumper pull and there were bigger rigs in this campground as well.

Site50
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Rebecca W., June 18, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 13, 2021

Convenient, right off I-80

We stayed here during the off-season, all of the facilities were closed.  The sites are level and easy to pull into.  There is a nice little lake/pond where we saw a lot of birds.  One thing to watch out for, are the little burrs that stick to your shoes.  You'll hear your shoes clicking on the floor of the RV if you don't pick them out.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Aaron , April 13, 2021
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Aaron , April 13, 2021
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Aaron , April 13, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2020

It was fine

Really easy to find right off I-80. We stopped for one night only. There’s a playground which our kids loved. Road noise is kind of loud if you’re outside. We travel with a white noise machine so it didn’t bother us at night.

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020

Nice and quiet

Good space for sites. Right off of I-80 for a stop for the night. Courteous hosts, and clean campground

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2020

Nice and quiet

I got there after a long trip in the car. I parked and camped on the side of the lake with primitive campsites and enjoyed the lake. The owners were super friendly. I did have to get in the car and drive to the bathroom...

Reviewed Oct. 13, 2019

Mom w/toddler

Awesome stop! Loved the trees, lake, and hospitality. Big site didn’t have to unhook which is nice for mom traveling with toddler. Safe environment and great fellow campers. Be prepared with food and don’t forget fishing/swimming gear!

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2019

Great little retreat

Very nice park just off I-80. There's a nice little lake that you can swim and fish (catch and release only), or rent a kayak or little boat. Full hookups available, with many pull through spots as well. Each spot has a fire pit and picnic table. In the middle of the grounds is a children's playground and 2 small fenced dog runs. Nice bathroom and shower facilities, and a nice store for many of your needs. And if you need more, there's 2 truck stops (travel plazas) across the interstate. Maybe the only drawback would be interstate noise. I highly recommend.

  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Jason V., August 18, 2019
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Jason V., August 18, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 18, 2019

Awesome amenities

We were nestled between the lake, the playground and the dog off-leash area. Our girls were able to go back and forth independently, as we could see them from our campsite. We’ll definitely be back!

  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Melissa V., August 18, 2019
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Melissa V., August 18, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 22, 2019

Lakeside campground off I-80

Nestled off I-80 in Nebraska off the 179 exit to North Platte you will find a decent campground. This campground has 89 Rv sites along with multiple tent sites which have little yellow fish signs to mark them. The Rv sites are gravel, level, have picnic benches and a fire ring. There is a small fishing/swimming lake that is catch and release only. Some fish you might catch are Crappie, Bass, Catfish, Walleye and others. They have a neat incentive where if you catch a tagged fish you win a boat rental. The boat rentals available are kayaks,paddle oats, and rowboats for rent at reasonable prices at the office. There is also a small 2 unenclosed dog walk, a playground, and a walking trail. Also available are horse shoes and volleyball. The restrooms are fairly clean. The showers in the women’s are being redone and are looking nice. There is a laundry facility on site. The office/store has camping essentials and firewood for purchase. The owners took possession and reopened in May of 2016. This campground is in short walking distance from the platte River-across the street. All and all it is a convenient and decent place to stop along I-80 as you are traveling.

Reviewed May. 18, 2019

Small lake off Interstate

We have stayed at this campground twice when we are traveling through. They do have boat rentals, kayaks, playground, small dog park, and a small store with few items. Overall nice- gravel pull through sites - maintained overall pretty good. Smaller sites. I might give it 3.5 stars but having the lake with rentals and a small store on site was nice— so 4 stars. Would recommend.

  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Jeanne S., May 18, 2019
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Jeanne S., May 18, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

Best place in Nebraska

GREAT campground!! The people who own and run this place are just superb people! Genuinely nice and willing to help! The facilities are excellent and the lake is awesome! The store is stocked with about anything you could need and the prices are great! Highly recommended!!

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of I-80 Lakeside Campground by Shaeli E., August 31, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at I-80 Lakeside Campground?

    Camping at I-80 Lakeside Campground can cost between $34.00 and $44.00 depending on the site.

  • Does I-80 Lakeside Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, I-80 Lakeside Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the elevation of I-80 Lakeside Campground?

    I-80 Lakeside Campground is located at 2755 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at I-80 Lakeside Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at I-80 Lakeside Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at I-80 Lakeside Campground?

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