Best Campgrounds near Ashland, NE

Join the fun near Ashland. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Ashland. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Nebraska camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Ashland, Nebraska (98)

    1. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 944-2523

    $25 - $475 / night

    "Nestled between two major cities in Nebraska, you're never far away from anything you may want to do or see. RV and tent camping is obviously available with limited privacy."

    "We used to stop here as a midway point when driving to Colorado. We always stayed at the lodge for a night and had a pleasant time exploring the area."

    2. West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

    29 Reviews
    Gretna, NE
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 332-3010

    "Very close to the Nebraska crossing outlet mall! 😊"

    "The campground itself was fine and very convenient in location to vIsIt famIly."

    3. Platte River State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    South Bend, NE
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 234-2217

    $25 - $330 / night

    "We were passing through Nebraska and opted to stay the night here. The campground is new and will be even nicer when the trees are big enough to provide shade."

    "Short walk in but a wagon is provided to help unload equipment. Picnic and fire pit near the teepee."

    4. Louisville State Recreation Area Campground

    29 Reviews
    Louisville, NE
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 234-6855

    $15 - $35 / night

    "A HUGE campground with around 250 total sites, with options ranging from walk-in camping tent-only sites to RV areas. There is a 3 decent-size lakes spread evenly across the grounds."

    "A HUGE campground with around 250 total sites, with options ranging from walk-in camping tent-only sites to RV areas. There is a 3 decent-size lakes spread evenly across the grounds."

    5. Memphis Lake State Rec Area

    11 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 471-5566

    $10 - $35 / night

    "Great little stocked fishing lake with sites all fairly close to the long northern shore of the lake. Redwing blackbirds, geese, and lightning bugs tucked in between the corn fields."

    "If you want to get away in Nebraska, this is the place. There’s no electricity or running water. The outhouses are kinda gross. There’s an awesome bar right outside the park, too."

    6. Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area

    18 Reviews
    Papillion, NE
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 592-8877

    $20 / night

    "This lake in Papillion, Nebraska is a great little lake. Probably one of the best in metro area of Omaha. The fishing is always as well as the kayaking is as well, (especially novice like myself)."

    "There is a large paved path that goes all the way around the lake, while also connecting to the greater trail system  in the Omaha metro area.  There are singletrack trails available too. "

    7. Pine Grove RV Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 944-3550

    $27 - $55 / night

    "Close (but not too close) to I-80, we stayed here as a way point cruising across Wyoming/Nebraska/Iowa. Clean facilities, quiet vibe, it was just what we needed after a long day of driving."

    "Convenient location right off the highway, but with that you do get the noise. Has a playground and pool as will as a convenience store. Bathrooms and showers were clean."

    8. Camp A Way Campground

    31 Reviews
    Lincoln, NE
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 476-2282

    $35 - $67 / night

    "A fun pass is require and costa about $10 but kids get ice cream, Slushies, water balloons for water wars included with that plus access to trampoline basketball, a nice jump pad, pool, indoor hot tub,"

    "Next to highway. You can hear highway but that doesn’t bother me"

    9. Union Pacific Cabooses — Two Rivers SRA

    8 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $80 / night

    "The fishing is easy in all the lakes and they have a pay fishing trout lake that nearly guarantees success. Our kid and her friends love the swimming beach."

    "Whether I was riding a bike around the paved roads. Fishing in one of the sandpit lakes they have to offer, or the river. Walk around the nature trails, or lakes."

    10. Ashland RV Campground

    2 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 401-4231

    $45 - $55 / night

    "It is close to main street Ashland, which offers gourmet coffee (Fariner Bakery was my favorite), and a couple of restaurants (Cheri-O's seemed to be the hot spot). "

    "Brand new clean quiet campground walking distance from downtown. Site wasn’t level front to back and the host offered to move us."

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Recent Reviews near Ashland, NE

568 Reviews of 98 Ashland Campgrounds


  • Travis A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Yankee hill wildlife management area

    Good over night spot

    Situated in the middle of corn fields. The WMA has a large marshy, stagnant pond, so bring mosquito repellent. The parking area is clean. There is a dumpster and vault toilet. I didnt inspect it, I'll leave that up to you. No potable water, but Lincoln Nebraska is only 17 miles away.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Wagon Train State Recreation Area

    Pricey!

    Nice campground with reasonable camp fees, however, they require day use fees as well, which makes it pricey. The lake does not have any water in it either. Only stayed 1 nite, but would probably not stay again.

  • Allison B.
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Pine Grove RV Park & Campground

    Fantastic campground in ideal location

    We have camped here for the past three summers and will continue to come back for as long as we can.  Word to the wise: ignore any reviews prior to July 2023. That's when the new owners took over and have been making updates and improvements from day 1. We love the friendly staff, the onsite cafe, and the beautiful pool.  The owners take great care of the pool, so our grandkids come out and swim with us whenever they can.  So. many campground pools are a bit scary, but not this one.  

    We also love the front row seat to fabulous sunsets.  Some people complain about the I-80 noise, but it really varies. We never hear it when we are inside our motorhome.  Some evenings it is pretty loud outside and others we can barely hear it. It's worth it either way because we can hop on the interstate so quickly and be in Lincoln or Omaha in a snap.  

    Love this place!

  • Austin B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Area 5 Campground

    Simple and quiet

    Features:

    • self service
    • primitive camp sites
    • fire pits
    • picnic tables
    • vault toilets
    • plenty of shade
    • hand pump well water drinking fountain
    • a very dry lake
    • a boat ramp that leads to a dry lake bed overtaken by weeds
    • bugs bugs bugs
    • okay night skies

    This little spot is well maintained with mowed camping sections that each have numbered picnic tables and a fire pit. The picnic tables have a little placard to display your camping permit, which is just gotten from a board at the entrance to the campground. There are vault toilets that are definitely not the worst I've seen. And there's a cute little hand pump well water drinking fountain that I wouldn't trust drinking from, but it was fun to pump the water out for a minute or two! The lake was, unfortunately, extremely dry during my visit. There was no direct path to the water bank without cutting through a jungle of a dry lake bed covered in, likely tick infested, weeds. But at least the boat ramp would've served as a great foot/wheelchair ramp to walk down to the water...if there was a path through all the weeds. Lastly, bugs and mosquitoes were torture, but that's to be expected in Nebraska in August. Just be sure to bring your bug spray, and maybe wait to come by until some year when the lake is full.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2025

    Yankee hill wildlife management area

    Dumpster on site

    This place has a dumpster available and it also has a three-day limit in a six-day period.

    The sites aren't technically sites. They're just little places off the side of the road that you can park. So just find a spot park there and you're good to go.

    The road coming in has some big ruts, but the rest of the park seems to be rut free. I had no issues taking my 12 foot tall short bus through there.

  • Stacy D.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Czechland Lake Recreation Area

    Perfect little campground

    Czechland is a gem with 11 campsites walk-up only for $20 a night with 30/50 amp. Pay with your phone with QR code scan to pay so no need to have cash or check. There is a water fill and lake to kayak and use non-motorized boats.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2025

    Camp A Way Campground

    Repeat campers!

    We were here years ago when the kids were all a little younger. They had such fond memories that we made it work to swing thru Lincoln again and they had a blast even as teenagers. So many fun activities for the kids and both times we’ve stayed in the patio sites. Worth it for the swing, bbq and camp fire. Nice staff. There were a lot of kids while we were there mid week and it makes for a fun atmosphere.

  • Abby W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Simple Overnight Stay

    Stopped late after a long 12 hour drive. I loved the simple self service process. We picked an open spot, paid, and parked. The facilities were impressively clean and well maintained.


Guide to Ashland

Camping near Ashland, Nebraska, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and make lasting memories.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the beautiful walking trails at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Nice walking trails and facilities. Lots to do for the entire family."
  • Water Activities: Enjoy paddle boating and swimming at Platte River State Park Campground. A camper shared, "We went paddle boating, swimming, and horseback riding."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for deer and other wildlife at Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area. One reviewer noted, "We saw a couple of white-tailed deer wandering through in the early morning hours."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Camp A Way Campground said, "Everyone that works here is so friendly. They have nice shower and bathrooms along with laundry facilities."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Many campgrounds offer fun activities for kids. One reviewer at West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday mentioned, "Looked like a lot to do for the kids."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness of the sites at Louisville State Recreation Area. A visitor remarked, "The area is well kept. There are several rings you can camp on RV/Tent."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are close to highways or train tracks, which can be noisy. A camper at Pawnee State Recreation Area noted, "With a large amount of active train tracks... this place is the opposite of peaceful."
  • Fees: Be prepared for additional fees, like park entrance fees. One visitor at Platte River State Park Campground mentioned, "There is also a $12 park fee that you have to pay in addition to your camping costs."
  • Mosquitoes: Some areas can have a lot of mosquitoes, especially in warmer months. A camper at Louisville State Recreation Area warned, "This is one of my top 3 for mosquitoes."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for kids. One parent at Camp A Way Campground said, "Tons of fun activities for the kids!"
  • Plan for Clean Facilities: Make sure to pick campgrounds known for their cleanliness. A visitor at Hitchcock County Nature Center praised, "Even the pit toilets were spotless and didn’t smell."
  • Pack Bug Spray: Bring plenty of bug spray to keep mosquitoes at bay. A camper at Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area advised, "Friendly reminder to bring several bottles of bug spray."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure the sites can accommodate your RV size. A reviewer at West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday mentioned, "The pull-through sites seem to be all gravel/stone."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Choose campgrounds that offer full hookups for convenience. A visitor at Camp A Way Campground noted, "Very nice campground. Kiddo's friendly. Good internet."
  • Be Mindful of Noise: If you're sensitive to noise, check reviews for comments on nearby highways or train tracks. A camper at Pawnee State Recreation Area shared, "Good luck sleeping through the night."

Camping in Ashland, NE, has its perks and quirks. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a fantastic outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Ashland, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, Ashland, NE offers a wide range of camping options, with 98 campgrounds and RV parks near Ashland, NE and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Ashland, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Ashland, NE is Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 47 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Ashland, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Ashland, NE.