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Brady Wildlife Management Area provides primitive camping with no services or hookups. The area allows pets and features a large fishing pond with mature trees that help dampen highway noise. Three-day camping limits apply to this dry camping location. Pull-offs for camping are bumpy with large potholes, best suited for smaller vehicles like 22-foot travel trailers or tent camping. Highway traffic noise is present but generally less noticeable than at rest stops. The site offers level spots that can accommodate small to medium-sized camping setups, with many campsites overlooking the water.
West Maxwell WMA and Box Elder Canyon WMA offer additional pet-friendly primitive camping options near Brady. Both wildlife management areas permit pets but have no facilities, hookups, or designated campsites. West Maxwell features a small parking lot with nice lake views and fishing opportunities from wheelchair-accessible piers. Box Elder Canyon provides rustic camping with livestock occasionally sharing the space. Lafayette Park Campground in nearby Gothenburg provides more amenities for pet owners, including drinking water, electric hookups, showers, and toilets. Most campers report good cell service at these locations, with Verizon coverage particularly reliable at Brady Wildlife Management Area and West Maxwell WMA. Campers should be prepared for mosquitoes, especially near water during warmer months, and ticks have been reported at Box Elder Canyon.
"Convenient stopover driving through Nebraska. It's on the other side of town in a Park, away from the interstate. Traveling with a Labrador Retriever, the huge park was wonderful."
"This is a lovely campground under the shade of huge old cottonwood trees on the edge of town. Downtown Gothenburg is an easy, very enjoyable bike ride away."
"It’s a very small area right next to the interstate. Cute pond though and felt safe. Be wary of ticks during spring though. Both dogs picked up a couple of hitchhikers"
"It has nice views of the lake and ample places to park. There are some houses nearby and people use the lake for fishing, so there were people during the day! I was the only one there overnight."
"They do have boat rentals, kayaks, playground, small dog park, and a small store with few items. Overall nice- gravel pull through sites - maintained overall pretty good. Smaller sites."
"Nestled off I-80 in Nebraska off the 179 exit to North Platte you will find a decent campground."
from $34 - $44 / night
Check Availability"Perfect for walking your dog. Well shaded. Everything is dirt but not it’s really nice here."
"Off of I-80 at Exit 211 is Blue Heron Campground. The new owners took possession in 2021 and it is no longer a KOA. There are 40 RV/Trailer sites that vary from pull thru to back in."
from $29 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Less than 10 mins off the highway. Rolled in about 11pm; easy to find and a very quiet area. Great ATT phone service."
"There's a small fenced in dog park. The bathrooms are clean. Centrally located if you plan to visit the many things to see in North Platte. It looked like they were still working on winter damage."
"Close, but not too close to neighbors. Lots of grassy areas to walk the dogs with waste stations and bags. "
from $25 - $154 / night
Check Availability"Most cities in Nebraska have these type of site. Grass and sand but has 30 amp electric. Has a dump station along with restrooms and showers. Good place to stay one night."
"I did see some deer and geese in a fenced in area around a small lake of pond but didn't have time to walk around in there as this was a pit stop on my journey home."
from $10 / night
Check Availability"The lake is awesome and it is pet friendly. You pay at a Dropbox we believe as there were not clear instructions and no park rangers."
"Electric hookup only and is located on the Northside called Kansas Point Campground -Take road to the right before main entrance around to North side of Lake."
from $10 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Broke down outside and Cozad and didn’t mind staying here. This place has electric, water, and a dump station for $15 a night. INSANE! It’s in a clean/well kept area."
"Train tracks are close by however."
RangerI just needed an overnight stop along my route home. As with most commercial RV parks, the sites are close together. There's a small fenced in dog park. The bathrooms are clean. Centrally located if you plan to visit the many things to see in North Platte. It looked like they were still working on winter damage.
GuideWe have stayed at this campground twice when we are traveling through. They do have boat rentals, kayaks, playground, small dog park, and a small store with few items. Overall nice- gravel pull through sites - maintained overall pretty good. Smaller sites. I might give it 3.5 stars but having the lake with rentals and a small store on site was nice— so 4 stars. Would recommend.
ScoutThis friendly campground sits on The reservoir, and is about a 5 minute drive to Johnson Lake. We payed for a full access site, and had no leveling issues at all. Most sites have fire pits, and tables. We see other campers with pets, so we assume they are allowed. They sell bait for local fishing that is a 2 minute walk on a well mowed trail away. Our kids enjoyed the quiet and loved being turned loose to enjoy the surroundings.
GuideSuper clean bathrooms (no sinks but do have hand sanitizer) easy lake/reservoir access. Nice fire pits, well kept sites, swings for kids, pet friendly !
TravelerQuiet and not too crowded campground with spots right on the water. We visited on a Monday night so it might pick up on the weekends. The lake is awesome and it is pet friendly. You pay at a Dropbox we believe as there were not clear instructions and no park rangers. Clean and functional bathrooms, lots of grass, trees, and of course a beautiful lake with lots of swimming area!
LegendNestled off I-80 in Nebraska off the 179 exit to North Platte you will find a decent campground. This campground has 89 Rv sites along with multiple tent sites which have little yellow fish signs to mark them. The Rv sites are gravel, level, have picnic benches and a fire ring. There is a small fishing/swimming lake that is catch and release only. Some fish you might catch are Crappie, Bass, Catfish, Walleye and others. They have a neat incentive where if you catch a tagged fish you win a boat rental. The boat rentals available are kayaks,paddle oats, and rowboats for rent at reasonable prices at the office. There is also a small 2 unenclosed dog walk, a playground, and a walking trail. Also available are horse shoes and volleyball. The restrooms are fairly clean. The showers in the women’s are being redone and are looking nice. There is a laundry facility on site. The office/store has camping essentials and firewood for purchase. The owners took possession and reopened in May of 2016. This campground is in short walking distance from the platte River-across the street. All and all it is a convenient and decent place to stop along I-80 as you are traveling.
GuideFriendly staff! We stayed in Site 84. Gravel pull through that was level. Close, but not too close to neighbors. Lots of grassy areas to walk the dogs with waste stations and bags. Although we have no kids traveling with us, the playground area was in great shape and had lots to do. Laundry room is clean as well. Easy on/off access to highway. No issues with ou AT&T and T-Mobile service. Would recommend this campsite.
RangerConvenient stopover driving through Nebraska. It's on the other side of town in a Park, away from the interstate. Traveling with a Labrador Retriever, the huge park was wonderful. Electric, water and a dump station met all my needs. Bathhouse needs some TLC, and was not clean. WiFi worked well! Cute little town with fastfood or other options to eat.
GuideMost cities in Nebraska have these type of site. Grass and sand but has 30 amp electric. Has a dump station along with restrooms and showers. Good place to stay one night. Need to check out the grocery store next to the site.
Brady Wildlife Management Area sits at approximately 2,700 feet elevation in central Nebraska, experiencing hot summers and cold winters with moderate precipitation. Camping options around Brady include both primitive wildlife management areas and more developed sites with amenities. The region's terrain features a mix of grasslands and river valleys with several water bodies supporting fishing activities.
Fishing at West Maxwell WMA: West Maxwell Wildlife Management Area offers fishing opportunities with wheelchair-accessible piers. "Lots of them just swimming around close to the top," notes one camper about the fish. Another visitor mentions, "Nice little spot to stay off the lake. Really good spot to fish" at West Maxwell WMA.
Swimming at nearby parks: While not available at wildlife management areas, some developed campgrounds offer swimming options. At I-80 Lakeside Campground, a visitor notes, "There's a nice little lake that you can swim and fish (catch and release only), or rent a kayak or little boat."
Disc golf courses: Multiple camping locations feature disc golf courses for recreation. A visitor to Cody Park mentions, "The area needed to be mowed but wow the views from the tent site were gourgous. There were other trails, hunting, and fishing."
Quiet environments: Most campers appreciate the peaceful settings at campgrounds near Brady. A visitor to Blue Heron Campground describes it as a "Lovely spot under the trees next to a nature preserve. Yes you can hear the freeway; no it didn't bother us."
Overnight accessibility: Many travelers use these sites as convenient overnight stops. One camper at Muny Park shared, "Paved spots, full hookups, lots of walking and playgrounds nearby. Worked well for a quick overnight on our way west."
Affordability: Budget-friendly pricing attracts many visitors. A camper at Muny Park noted, "This place has electric, water, and a dump station for $15 a night. INSANE! It's in a clean/well kept area."
Weather challenges: Nebraska weather can affect camping conditions. At Box Elder Canyon WMA, a camper reported, "There were a ton of mosquitoes when we visited, so much so that we couldn't sleep in our truck and had to set up a tent."
Train noise: Railroad proximity impacts several campgrounds. One Muny Park visitor mentioned, "Overnight stay on the way home. There's a nice pool, walking trail, and other activities. Electric and water. The noise from the trains is unbearable."
Variable maintenance: Facility upkeep varies widely between locations. At Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, a visitor observed, "There appears to be one central rest room with flush toilets and pay showers. Pretty rundown. Also vault toilets, which weren't the dirtiest I've ever seen."
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. A visitor at Holiday RV Park noted, "Although we have no kids traveling with us, the playground area was in great shape and had lots to do."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Kids may enjoy animal encounters at some locations. At Cody Park Campground, a camper shared, "I did see some deer and geese in a fenced in area around a small lake of pond but didn't have time to walk around in there."
Site selection strategy: For families with children, location within campgrounds matters. One visitor to I-80 Lakeside mentioned, "We were nestled between the lake, the playground and the dog off-leash area. Our girls were able to go back and forth independently, as we could see them from our campsite."
Pull-through availability: Several campgrounds offer easy-access sites. A Lafayette Park visitor noted, "Great little RV park in a park-like setting. Gravel roads with relatively level gravel sites. Shared services. Lots of big trees. Long pull-through site to leave the truck and TT attached."
Size limitations: Some locations have restrictions on RV length. At West Maxwell WMA, a camper advised, "I wouldn't haul a trailer into the park, but it's perfect for a small rv or tent camping."
Pad surfaces: Various campgrounds offer different parking surfaces. One visitor to Muny Park explained, "The RV spots are easy to back into and are all concreted. Very clean park! Bathrooms are OK, 2 flush toilets and a sink."
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