Best Campgrounds near Broken Bow, NE

Campgrounds in the Broken Bow region of central Nebraska range from municipal RV parks to state recreation areas with tent and cabin accommodations. Tomahawk Municipal RV Park in Broken Bow offers full hookup sites within city limits, while Victoria Springs State Recreation Area provides a more natural setting with electric sites and cabin rentals about 25 miles northwest. Cuzn Eddyz Campground in nearby Merna caters primarily to RV travelers with multiple hookup options. These established campgrounds feature varying levels of amenities from basic tent sites to developed RV facilities with 50-amp electrical service.

Seasonal availability varies across the region's camping areas, with some facilities like Lafayette Park Campground operating only from April through November, while others such as Tomahawk Municipal RV Park and Arnold Lake State Recreation Area remain open year-round. Most campgrounds in the area offer electric hookups, but drinking water access can be limited at certain locations, particularly at primitive sites. Pressey State Wildlife Area south of Broken Bow provides more rustic camping with limited electrical service and vault toilets. Reservation requirements differ by location, with municipal parks and private campgrounds generally accepting advance bookings. A visitor noted that Victoria Springs "fills up on the weekends but during the week you can have the entire campground to yourself."

Campers frequently mention the natural setting and peaceful atmosphere as highlights of the region's camping options. Victoria Springs State Recreation Area receives particular praise for its shaded sites and natural beauty. According to reviews, it features "nice big sites, you're not packed in. Beautiful trees all around and well kept." Several campgrounds provide water recreation opportunities, with Victoria Springs offering paddle boats on its small lake. While most sites in the region are open and grassy, tree cover varies significantly between locations. Municipal RV parks typically offer fewer amenities but convenient access to town services, while state recreation areas provide more natural settings with playgrounds and picnic facilities. Train noise affects some campgrounds in the region, particularly those near railroad tracks like John D. Sims Memorial Park.

Best Camping Sites Near Broken Bow, Nebraska (39)

    1. Victoria Springs State Rec Area

    13 Reviews
    Broken Bow, NE
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 749-2235

    $25 / night

    "Access to clear line of site to south for Dish or Directv is difficult due to heavy tree population. Non-Nebraska resident requires $14 pass in addition to the $30 fee with electric. "

    "It is a hidden gem in the Nebraska Sandhills.  It fills up on the weekends but during the week you can have the entire campground to yourself.  Beautiful trees, nice shade, and electrical hook-ups."

    2. Cuzn Eddyz Campground

    5 Reviews
    Broken Bow, NE
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 643-2361

    "The train tracks are close by so you might hear them."

    "There is a gas station sitting right next to the campground so fuel and snacks are no problem. FHU, what else do you need?

    I do not use many, but the bathhouse was very clean and comfortable."

    3. Tomahawk Municipal RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Broken Bow, NE
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 872-2003

    "Broken Bow is a great town. Been through there several times. The city park is great, not much to it but it is nice and clean and convenient. For $20, would recommend. Full hook-ups."

    4. Wooden Castle

    1 Review
    Broken Bow, NE
    0 miles
    Website

    5. Pressey State Wildlife Area

    2 Reviews
    Broken Bow, NE
    16 miles
    +1 (402) 296-0041

    "Very peaceful location and almost all “primitive” camping spots are right along the water. Did see about 5 trailers there as well and saw two spots with electricity."

    6. John D. Sims Memorial Park

    2 Reviews
    Loup City, NE
    22 miles

    $15 - $28 / night

    7. Cabins — Victoria Springs State Recreation Area

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    Broken Bow, NE
    15 miles
    +1 (308) 749-2235

    $140 / night

    8. Lafayette Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Gothenburg, NE
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 537-2299

    "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."

    "Campsite Review I was looking for a place to stay close to I-80 as I made a drive from Chicago back home to Boulder."

    9. Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Brady, NE
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 848-2228

    "This was on the south edge of town. Close enough to be able to walk to town. Very clean campgrounds. Nice bathroom! Perfect size little pond to kayak in. Very quiet."

    "The only thing is the bathroom is okay, the shower is nasty, I had shower shoes on and still was apprehensive as the drain was very clogged, I jad to get a tick outside and pull all the hair out, after"

    10. Taylor RV Park

    1 Review
    Burwell, NE
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 942-6136

    $12 / night

    "After being stranded for several hours with a flat tire we found ourselves behind schedule, And making it by with 5 out of 6 tires."

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Recent Reviews near Broken Bow, NE

123 Reviews of 39 Broken Bow Campgrounds


  • jason B.
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Victoria Springs State Rec Area

    Very quiet evening during summer

    Nice quiet park even in late June. Only 10% full when I was here. It’s no a huge place but is very quiet and has a bunch of natural scenery to gaze on.

  • C
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area

    Beautiful place

    The campground is beautiful and very clean. The only thing is the bathroom is okay, the shower is nasty, I had shower shoes on and still was apprehensive as the drain was very clogged, I jad to get a tick outside and pull all the hair out, after the water drained, half of the shower floor was still like a soup at the bottom of the shower, maybe the floor needs to be done and level to drain properly, the shower curtains slimy as well as the floor Also, ventilation is needed in there. Otherwise, than the shower. The place is great.

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Lafayette Park Campground

    Gothenburg/Lafayette Park

    Extremely nice park. Long trail to the lake. Shaded lots. Had to use online online reservations. Base price was 30 but closer to 35 with the fees. Water and electric hook ups. Very nice dump station. only negative bathroom could use a little updating.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Cuzn Eddyz Campground

    Friendly, easy in/out, must like train sounds!

    Very friendly staff, checked to make sure we had everything. Easy in and out and right off the road. We were able to book the same day at 8pm online without having to call, so that was a plus. The train tracks are close by so you might hear them.

  • Mark L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2025

    Cuzn Eddyz Campground

    Great place to stay the night

    Stayed just one night. Parked in a full hookup pull through site. Was nice and well kept. Bathhouse was clean and well maintained. Owner was very nice. Would stop again

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 4, 2025

    Victoria Springs State Rec Area

    Awesome campground!

    Most sites are shaded, quiet the night I was there. 50/30 Amp, water available, and rv dump. You will need to pay for daily State Park pass plus overnight camping cost. Clean showers and bathrooms. Next to lake, cabins available, check website or call.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 24, 2025

    Lafayette Park Campground

    Well maintained adjacent to a park

    Grassy with mature trees and shade. At the electrical pedestal, it gets confusing bc some pads are gravel & some grass. Enjoyed walking around the park & swimming the dog in the fishing pond. Facilities older but clean and well maintained.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 6, 2025

    Riverside Park Camping Burwell

    Delightful Burwell City Park Camping

    City Park, 30A service, 4 long pads, room for a few others. Park amenities, 2 single bathrooms, 1 coin shower. Clean and maintained. $10 per night.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2025

    Homestead Knolls Campground — Calamus SRA

    Beautiful

    It's a beautiful Campground. As long as your rig is under 50 ft all the sites are back in. It has showers and bathrooms and water. It's missing a septic dump. The only complaint I have is for everyday you camp you pay $30 a night plus if you're not Nebraska local you also pay $14 a night per vehicle. If you're Nebraska local it's $30 a night plus $7 a night for vehicle.


Guide to Broken Bow

Campgrounds near Broken Bow, Nebraska range from basic city-operated facilities to recreation areas with fishing and boating access. This central Nebraska region sits within the Nebraska Sandhills, characterized by grass-stabilized sand dunes and small lakes. Summer temperatures often reach the 90s with high humidity, while mosquitoes can be problematic from June through August.

What to do

Fishing and water recreation: Arnold Lake Recreation Area provides a small pond perfect for kayaking. "Perfect size little pond to kayak in. Very quiet," notes one visitor to Arnold Lake State Rec Area.

Paddleboating: Several campgrounds offer small lakes with boat rentals. At Victoria Springs, "You can rent paddle boats for the small lake," according to a camper who visited in April.

Disc golf: Lafayette Park Campground features a disc golf course adjacent to the camping area. "This large city park on the edge of town has a variety of great sites...and has a river running through it," reports one camper at Lafayette Park Campground.

Horseshoes: Some recreation areas maintain horseshoe pits for campers. Victoria Springs has a "horseshoe area which is overgrown" but still usable for casual games.

Historical sites: The region has preserved buildings from pioneer days. As one camper notes, "Still on the site are the log cabins that Judge Mathews built—one as his home and the other as the first post office in Custer County."

What campers like

Shade and trees: Many campers appreciate the mature trees at several campgrounds. At Victoria Springs State Rec Area, one reviewer appreciated the "great spot with lots of trees and good sized sites."

Quiet weekday camping: Mid-week stays offer more solitude and space. A visitor to Victoria Springs noted, "It was a Monday night but it was very quiet other than the hum of the mosquitos!"

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms receive frequent mentions. At Tomahawk Municipal RV Park, a camper reported it is "clean and well kept. All sites are full hook ups with a few on concrete but most on gravel."

Wildlife viewing: Bird watching opportunities exist throughout the region. "Merlin counted 10 different bird sounds here in April," writes a camper about Victoria Springs.

Level camping sites: The terrain generally provides easy setup. "The sites are mostly level and well groomed grass with 2 new concrete handicap spots," according to one visitor to Victoria Springs.

What you should know

Train noise: Several campgrounds in the region are located near active rail lines. At Cuzn Eddyz Campground, a camper warns about "train tracks close by so you might hear them."

Mosquito preparation: Insect protection is essential, especially in summer. "Bugs were pretty bad," notes one camper who stayed at Victoria Springs.

Storm considerations: The open terrain can experience severe weather. One camper at Victoria Springs reported, "Unfortunately a bad storm moved in so we weren't able to enjoy the evening. The trees kept us protected from the wind and hail."

Additional fees for non-residents: State recreation areas charge extra for out-of-state visitors. "Non-Nebraska resident requires $14 pass in addition to the $30 fee with electric," advises a camper about Victoria Springs.

Limited shade at municipal parks: City-operated RV parks typically have fewer trees. Tomahawk Municipal RV Park "is a fairly new park, has 15 spaces and has no shade."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play equipment for children. At John D. Sims Memorial Park, campers can use on-site facilities while enjoying a peaceful environment.

Swimming options: Some recreation areas permit swimming, while others prohibit it. A camper at Lafayette Park noted, "We were hoping to take a dunk but no luck, 'No Swimming'" at the adjacent Lake Helen.

Grassy tent pads: Families with tents will find easier setup at certain locations. "The tent sites have grass pads which are preferred because staking the tent is way easier in grass than rocky dirt or gravel," explains one visitor to Victoria Springs.

Basketball courts: Active recreation options exist at some parks. Victoria Springs "has a basketball hoop, horseshoes, and a playground across the creek by the lake."

Free firewood sources: Some campgrounds provide complimentary wood. A camper at Victoria Springs mentioned, "Camp hosts were amazing. Gave us firewood. Clean facilities."

Tips from RVers

Dump station access: Most campgrounds offer dumping facilities on exit. At Pressey State Wildlife Area, RV campers should note there are "a few designated spots at beginning with electric, not many and they fill out fast."

Voltage quality: Power supply consistency varies between parks. At Victoria Springs, one RVer reported, "The 30 amp and 50 amp power was proper voltage and dependable."

Satellite reception challenges: Tree cover can block signal reception. "Access to clear line of site to south for Dish or Directv is difficult due to heavy tree population," notes an RVer at Victoria Springs.

Full hookup availability: Complete services aren't universal. Cuzn Eddyz offers comprehensive hookups—"FHU, what else do you need?"

Site spacing: Some parks provide more room between units. "Nice big sites, you're not packed in" at Victoria Springs, according to camper reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Broken Bow, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, Broken Bow, NE offers a wide range of camping options, with 39 campgrounds and RV parks near Broken Bow, NE and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Broken Bow, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Broken Bow, NE is Victoria Springs State Rec Area with a 4.3-star rating from 13 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Broken Bow, NE?

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