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Best Tent Camping near Alda, NE

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Tent camping options near Alda, Nebraska include several basic campgrounds situated along the Platte River corridor. Cheyenne State Recreation Area, located near Wood River, provides primitive tent sites with minimal amenities for campers seeking a straightforward outdoor experience. Blue Hole Wildlife Management Area offers dispersed tent camping with drive-in and walk-in access points, though sites are undeveloped. Tooley Park Campground in Marquette also accommodates tent campers with boat-in, drive-in, and hike-in access options.

Most tent campgrounds in this region feature dirt or grass surfaces with little site development. Cheyenne State Recreation Area provides drinking water and toilet facilities, though most sites lack electrical hookups. Tooley Park offers picnic tables and trash collection but no drinking water or toilet facilities. Blue Hole Wildlife Management Area has the most primitive setup, with no toilets, drinking water, or developed amenities. Tent campers should bring adequate water supplies and prepare for self-sufficient camping. Sites are generally open year-round, though spring flooding can affect riverfront locations. Most areas allow fires in designated rings when no fire bans are in effect.

Areas farther from Interstate 80 provide more peaceful tent camping experiences, as highway noise is a common complaint at some locations. Fishing opportunities are available at several sites, with Blue Hole and Cheyenne both featuring small ponds accessible to tent campers. Wildlife viewing is possible throughout the region. Overnight camping at these sites provides convenient access to the Platte River for kayaking and tubing, particularly at Tooley Park. A reviewer mentioned, "Tooley is maintained by Hamilton County and is usually in decent condition, though it can get crowded as it's a popular point for river access." Tent campers should be aware that Blue Hole Wildlife Management Area has mixed reviews regarding safety, with some visitors reporting concerns about late-night visitors.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Alda, NE

262 Reviews of 6 Alda Campgrounds

  • R
    Oct. 2, 2021

    Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

    Great base camp for viewing Sandhill cranes

    Nice camp ground with helpful gate attendants, this Nebraska park represents the conundrum of many public campgrounds. Here, there are plentiful showers (yes, 75 cents for three minutes, woopdeedoo) but no water spigots and few usable pit toilets. There are primitive sites, 30 amp (yellow) and 50 amp (red) sites so no generator noise and all sites are near stocked ponds. A mix of overnight and long term visitors. Sandhills cranes can be viewed in the adjacent corn stubble in April. Limited cell service and no WiFi

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Streeter Park Campground

    Really good overnight stop

    Streeter Park is a nice park with ball fields, walking paths, waterpark and a small campground. The campground has about a dozen or so sites set up in a gravel parking lot next to the waterpark. It's a place where you can pull in your camper & spend the night. It's free, although a donation is requested. The sites are small parking spaces, close together. Each site has a picnic table, electricity & water. Waste disposal is also available in the campground as well as trash dumpsters. You can use the restrooms at the waterpark & ball field; they were open all night. No shower facilty. The one negative is the road noise; it was loud at times. This campground is not a destination; it's a really good place for an overnight stop.

  • oregonlums
    Apr. 12, 2021

    Mormon Island State Recreation Area Campground

    Easy access from I-80

    Spacious and well maintained campground. In March, the campground was still in WINTER season so only one bathroom location open and no showers open in winter, and limited water access points, but we had a electric hookup. Our campsite loop bordered vegetation, was spacious between campsites, and fairly protected from Interstate noise. Had a fire ring and picnic table. Several lakes and pretty trees. Camp hosts were friendly and helpful with questions! Don’t forget to visit sandhill cranes in March/April.

  • H
    Oct. 13, 2020

    Sandy Channel State Rec Area

    Tolerable in August, but only because we could swim a little

    A short drive from the Interstate. Lots of sites to choose from on a weekday in August. The sites are spread among the sand channel ponds. Incredibly, we were not bothered by mosquitos. Sites had picnic tables and fire rings. Fire wood piles were all around to help yourself from. There is a small “beach” area designate for swimming in one of the ponds. It is small. Because we were there during the COVID restrictions, we waiting until almost everyone left before we felt we would have enough space to swim without being within 6 feet of others. The water was nice and cooled us down nicely.

    The newly build vault toilet was OK. Our son reported the men’s side was terrible. The women’s side was just fine. We needed a spot to stay close to the Interstate for a cross-country trip and this was open and available. I would not return. But I do remember the fireflies fondly. There were tons.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2018

    Pioneer Trails Recreation Area

    Secluded

    Pioneer Trails Recreatin Area is a new campground so there is no shade available, but the sites have lots of room between them and have nice level, long concrete pads with a picnic table and fire ring. There are 10 Rv sites with electric only and a separate area with 8 tent sites. The tent sites are walk up sites. There is a nice lake for fishing or boating, and the area is well kept and will be beautiful once the trees come into full maturity.

  • Tarrah C.
    Apr. 5, 2023

    Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

    Lots of camping option

    This is a nice site with electric and tent sites. Each site has fire ring and there are vault toilets around the site. There are tent site that are free. You can camp there off season. Some of the site are on the river. There are also several hiking trails.

  • Justin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Union Pacific State Rec Area

    Primitive but quaint

    It is more of a fishing area for the locals than anything but it is open and you can camp. There are no marked sites. A local told me when they come here they just park in the grass anywhere and pay the fee. There is a vault toilet and "modern restrooms" (thr vault toilet is cleaner) but no showers as The Dyrt describes. There is a water sticker at the brick building on your left as you enter. You'll get a little interstate noise and distant train horns, but nothing that earplugs cannot fix. Nice place to pull off and sleep for the nights without utilities.

  • Susan L.
    Sep. 6, 2020

    Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

    Quick stopover

    This was a quick stopover due to bad weather coming in. A daily vehicle park permit is required and when this is added in to the cost, it’s a bit pricey for what it is, but the Recreation Area has a lot going for it. Check the photo of their brochure for camping pricing. They go by Electric Plus, electric and basic. 

    There are 7 sandpit lakes in the area that offer fishing. Lakes 5, 6 and 7 offer handicap accessible piers. Lake 7 has the swimming beach. I was camped backed up to Lake 4 at site 57. This site wouldn’t accommodate anything longer than 26’. It was also right next to site 58, so it would be great for 2 families looking to camp together, but otherwise, not so good. The site wasn’t level due to erosion, which was pretty significant. 

    The area has beautiful, mature cottonwood trees. One of these was right at site 57 so there was lots of shade. Also a picnic table and fire ring. Electric h/u, but no water. Need to fill up prior to camping. I didn’t use the dump station or the bathrooms so can’t comment. 

    There’s a bike trail that goes to the Fort at the historical park. I didn’t have time to check this out, but would like to next time I pass through.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 12, 2018

    Mormon Island State Recreation Area Campground

    Nice fishing area and camping along I-80

    Mormon Island is a nice, clean State campground along Interstate 80 at the Grand Island exit. There is a store right before the entrance in case you forgot anything or need to purchase firewood. There are 3 different areas for campers, a tent area, a Rv area, and an area for generator use. The Rv area has Electric and the sites are evenly spaced on black top and are level. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There is also plenty of day use areas. The restrooms are clean and have water fountains. There is a separate shower house and laundry that is also well kept. The grounds are maintained and are attractive.

    There is a playground for children, a fishing pier, biking, and nice trails to explore. This is a nice area with lots to explore including the Platte River. Just beware of deer ticks. Spray,Spray,Spray..my husband left with 32 visitors that needed to be pulled out.

Guide to Alda

Tent camping near Alda, Nebraska offers a variety of options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy nature and engage in recreational activities. With several campgrounds in the area, tent campers can find suitable spots that cater to their needs.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Tooley Park Campground provides picnic tables and a sanitary dump, making it a convenient choice for those looking to set up camp near the river.
  • Cheyenne State Rec Area features drinking water and toilets, ensuring basic comforts for a pleasant camping experience.
  • Sherman Reservoir State Rec Area offers showers and clean facilities, perfect for campers wanting to freshen up after a day outdoors.

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $20

Tent campers should check out Sherman Reservoir

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Alda, NE is Cheyenne State Rec Area with a 3-star rating from 1 review.

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