Legion Memorial Park in Wilber provides basic camping facilities 30 miles southwest of Beatrice, Nebraska. The park features both RV and tent sites with electric hookups, clean restrooms, and shower facilities. Summer temperatures average 75-90°F with occasional thunderstorms, while spring and fall offer milder camping conditions with fewer crowds.
What to do
Water activities at Branched Oak Lake: The 1,800-acre lake offers swimming beaches, boat rentals, and dedicated no-wake areas for paddleboarding and kayaking. "There's a huge no-wake area of the lake for kayaking and paddle boarding. They also offer boat rentals," notes Jordan H.
Field sports at Legion Memorial Park: The park features a Legion baseball diamond adjacent to camping areas, creating a unique sports-oriented camping experience. "Quiet RV park with the local legion baseball diamond. Love this small town campground," shares Amy C., who appreciated the proximity to sporting events.
Family recreation at Camp A Way Campground: The campground offers numerous structured activities including basketball courts and a slip-n-slide. Samantha S. mentions, "Sites are shaded and spacious. Awesome playground, pool, water slide and more! Super cute place to stay with family."
What campers like
Dog-friendly amenities: Traveling with pets is simplified at several area campgrounds. "Huge, clean dog run shaded with locust trees. Best dog run we have seen this trip," explains Jan S. about Camp A Way, noting its convenient location "3 miles from Historic Haymarket in Lincoln."
Clean facilities: Visitors consistently mention the well-maintained bathrooms and shower facilities. "Nice clean bathrooms with showers that are very clean. Easy contactless check-in," reports Amy C. about Legion Memorial Park.
Stargazing opportunities: The rural setting around Beatrice offers excellent night sky viewing. A visitor to Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area shares, "Nighttime is great for stargazing and they have pretty stellar sunrises. We enjoyed the archery range and took plenty of walks."
What you should know
Highway noise considerations: Some campgrounds near major roads experience traffic noise. Heather A. notes about Camp A Way, "The highway is so close you can see the cars going by. Its extremely loud and constant highway sounds... If you are in a camper or RV, it probably doesn't make much difference, but in a tent, it took away a bit of the magic."
Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill quickly, particularly at Branched Oak Lake, where one camper advises, "Plan ahead and reserve a spot or go early in the week otherwise you won't get a pad!!!" Many campgrounds offer year-round availability but summer weekends book months in advance.
Varying shower quality: Facilities range from excellent to basic. Kevin A. mentions at Branched Oak Lake, "Negatives are disgusting showers; felt like I was in prison as you must pull on a chain to get water," while another camper appreciated the free showers despite basic conditions.
Tips for camping with families
Activity-focused stays: Camp A Way offers structured entertainment beyond basic camping. "This destination was so fun! Sites are shaded and spacious. Awesome playground, pool, water slide and more!" reports Samantha S., highlighting the family-oriented features.
Age considerations for amenities: Check facility rules before promising specific activities. One visitor to Legion Memorial Park notes, "We booked hoping we could use the spa, only to find out when we got here, no kids under 5 can use it. We have a 3 year old, so we had to pass."
Weekend vs. weekday visits: For quieter family camping, consider non-peak timing. Barry M. observes, "This was a great location to explore different areas but it is a very crowded location. Some people like that and visiting with everyone."
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Legion Memorial Park offers electric and water hookups but lacks sewer connections. Roger M. shares, "Great campground nice shade on part of rv sites. Easy access, very nice shower house, very well kept. Only improvement would be sewer hookups."
Laundry facilities: For extended stays, Camp A Way provides convenient laundry options. "Clean laundry facilities. They also have large washer and dryer if you need to do bed covers," notes Jan S., who found this particularly valuable during a longer trip.
Site selection for lake views: At Branched Oak Lake, certain sections offer better RV camping with water views. "Middle Oak Creek campground has a row of 10-12 electrical spots that are perfect for shore fishing, kayak launch, lakeside views!" advises Jen K., who compares this to "South Shore campground [which] sits lakeside but at a higher elevation so water access is trickier."
