Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Elwood, NE is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Elwood. Find the best campgrounds near Elwood, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
"There are three campgrounds, one near the entrance off the state road and two on either side of the inlet of the reservoir. Again, the Dyrt coordinates were incorrect."
"Easy access to electrical. Pretty lake to sit by and have morning coffee. Only downside was that it isn't too far off the road so traffic can be heard late at night."
$30 / night
"Nebraska SRAs are great and this is in my top 10."
"I stayed at the Main camp ground with a great lake view on site 76. Sites 77-86 are pull through and the rest are back in for RV. There are also tent sites near the water."
"This 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."
$25 - $30 / night
"Great bank fishing very nice boat ramp right next to one of the most productive fishing spots on the lake!"
"Had trees to climb, swing set, and tether ball for kids while we sat and watched the lake. Giant trees for great shade. Totally surpassed my expectations."
"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."
"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."
"Great smaller campground with lots of good fishing walking distance from all campsites and lots of hiking trails to multiple ponds"
"We chose this place because getting away feom highway noise sounded like a great idea, and we did accomplish that!"
"There are about 10 spots around the pond. We took one of the3 pull through right next to I-80. Plenty of space, level, shade and if you just look at the lake: quit a nice view."
LegendStopped over for one night. This campground is only 6 miles off I80. Spots are small and gravel but shaded. There are several small ponds you can camp by and there were people fishing. Would be fun for the kids. Thought there would be lots of mosquitos with the ponds but they weren’t too bad. We did not use the bath house or showers so can’t comment on those. I do think this campground is a little pricey for what you get - in addition to the camping fee ($25 for elec only) there is a $14/day fee to drive into the recreation area. Still, I would stay here again.
TravelerWe camped here on a rainy night when we didnt want to pay the out of state fees for a campground we would only park in. Camped on the side of the road on the side of the river opposite the highway. Between the rain and the fan, we never heard the highway. And the fireflies were awesome, even in the rain!
TravelerGrassy 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.
TravelerWe chose this place because getting away feom highway noise sounded like a great idea, and we did accomplish that! Although we arrived on a Friday evening we did have a choice of a couple sites where you parked along the side of the road. Unfortunately, cars were driving by periodically all night, which cut into the peace. Also the toilets are at the entrance to the park. Good thing we had our own!
GuideLooking for a stop off the I-80, this was a great location. No one else here except one other camper. Large cottonwood trees provide shade. Clean bathrooms and showers, dump station on the way out.
ScoutI found 5 ticks in my clothes and on my gear before I decided I couldn't safely find them all and had to bail.
Maybe I just got unlucky, but be berry prepared to deal with ticks if you decide to visit
GuideSmall but beautiful very nice quiet relaxation everybody keeps to themselves
GuideBeautiful quiet windbreak tree line beautiful skies beautiful sounds beautiful military memorial you got the train rolls through but this place is so beautiful that train don't even bother you
GuideWe passed up a couple dispersed camping spots in favour of this state park because of safety concerns. The other spots on highway 80 had bad reviews and we are traveling as a family with a toddler so we chose safety over cost. This state park cost $14 for an out of state vehicle and an additional $15 for camping which was a bit high considering we didn't use any of the facilities. The camping spot was really nice, we were the only ones in the park so it was peaceful and the lake was pretty. All in all a great camping experience. Lots of great spots to choose from near the water. Granted it's early April and still pretty cold. It had one vault toilet and a dumpster at the entrance.
Camping near Elwood, Nebraska, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and convenient amenities. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there are plenty of spots to enjoy the great outdoors.
Camping near Elwood, Nebraska, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Elwood, NE offers a wide range of camping options, with 51 campgrounds and RV parks near Elwood, NE and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Elwood, NE is Main Area Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 10 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Elwood, NE.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 parks near Elwood, NE that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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