Fishing and hunting enthusiasts will find year-round access at Medicine Creek State Recreation Area, where electric hookups serve RV campers alongside walk-in sites near the creek and lake. The state-managed facility provides drinking water, showers, and a dump station, with most electrical sites available on a walk-up basis rather than requiring reservations. Summer weekends draw larger crowds, while weekday visits and off-peak seasons offer quieter camping experiences. Campers exploring the region can find additional places to camp around Elwood for extended stays.
Description
Facilities:
64 camp sites at 50amp, 8 sites at 30amps and 2 showerhouse/restrooms. 34 designated basic camp sites with vault toilets. 3 boat ramps and 2 fish stations.
Cabins
Medicine Creek State Recreation Area has four lakefront cabins on the east side of the lake in the Shady Bay Campground, Trail 4. Each two-bedroom cabin is approximately 532 square feet, has air conditioning, a full bathroom, furnished kitchen and a covered deck overlooking the lake. Linens and utensils are provided. Camping
Medicine Creek SRA offers campers Electric Plus, Electric, Basic and Primitive camping, with 72 all-weather camping pads with electricity. Along with electrical sites, Medicine Creek SRA offers numerous Basic and over 200 Primitive campsites in several campgrounds.
All campers have access to modern restrooms, showers, dump and fill station, vault toilets and nearby concession.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundMedicine Creek State Rec Area is located in Nebraska
Directions
From Cambridge , travel two miles west on Hwy 6 and 34 Miles west on Hwy 6 and 34 north 10 miles on county road.
Address
40611 Road 728
Cambridge, NE 69022
Coordinates
40.3770009 N
100.222 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 4 min from Grand Island, NE
- 3 hrs 8 min from Lincoln, NE
- 3 hrs 44 min from Omaha, NE
- 4 hrs 9 min from Manhattan, KS






