Best Cabin Camping near Boys Town, NE
Several cabin rental options provide comfortable accommodations near Boys Town, Nebraska. The Union Pacific Cabooses at Two Rivers State Recreation Area offer uniquely repurposed train cabooses with small kitchens, bathrooms, air conditioning, and beds with mattresses. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground features cabins with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits. "If you enjoy some extra comforts, rent one of the train cabooses which feature a small kitchen, bathroom, AC and beds with mattresses. Our kids loved the lofted full sized bed (but we kicked them to the bunk beds)," noted one visitor about the cabooses at Two Rivers. Most cabins include basic furnishings while offering access to nearby showers and restroom facilities.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The West Omaha/NE Lincoln KOA Holiday provides cabin accommodations with varying amenities and access to their clean facilities. Two Rivers SRA cabins tend to be popular, especially during summer months, so advance reservations are recommended. As one camper described, "We usually tent camp but have also stayed in the cabooses a couple times, the kids really enjoy that." Most cabins permit pets, though specific policies vary by location. Platte River State Park also offers cabin camping year-round with electric hookups and picnic tables.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations, with some providing small kitchens and others only offering outdoor fire pits with grills. The KOA campground maintains a well-stocked camp store, and several visitors mentioned ordering pizza delivered directly to their sites. Cabin guests at Two Rivers State Recreation Area can access the park's amenities including fishing lakes, swimming areas, and hiking trails. While some cabins have water hookups, others require campers to use centralized water sources, so bringing containers for water transport is advisable.
