Best Cabin Camping near Elwood, NE

Cabin accommodations near Elwood include Main Area Campground and Elwood Resort and Campground, both offering basic cabin facilities with electricity. Most cabin sites include picnic tables and fire pits, with access to shared bathroom facilities and pay showers. Camp Arrowhead in nearby Lexington provides additional cabin options with more extensive amenities including water hookups, sewer connections, and shower facilities. Blue Heron Campground in Gothenburg features three cabins equipped with air conditioning, outdoor swings, benches, and fire pits at approximately $55 per night. "The campgrounds were quiet and well shaded. The bathrooms were old, but clean."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are available depending on the location. Medicine Creek State Recreation Area cabins operate year-round, while Main Area Campground is seasonal, open from May 1 to October 31. Pioneer Village Campground in Minden offers cabin accommodations with electrical hookups, though without many of the amenities found at other locations. Most cabins in the region allow pets but require them to remain on leash at all times. A review noted: "We were greeted by the owner and his partner, and given a nice pull through site for my RV and toad. Period kind of rustic, but clean maintained."

Most cabins provide basic furnishings but typically require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely between locations - some offer only outdoor fire pits while others include basic kitchen amenities. Several campgrounds have on-site stores for basic provisions, including Elwood Resort which sells fishing bait. Firewood is available for purchase at multiple locations. The Blue Heron Campground features nearby laundry facilities for longer stays. All cabin locations offer proximity to water recreation, with Elwood Resort situated directly on a reservoir and a short five-minute drive from Johnson Lake.

Best Cabin Sites Near Elwood, Nebraska (7)

    1. Main Area Campground

    10 Reviews
    Elwood, NE
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 785-2685

    "Our camp site had a picnic table and a fire ring! We chose one on the end with trees on one side so more privacy! There were very few other campers around! Kayak access down the road from our spot!"

    "A nice campground located on a beautiful lake. Several first come first serve sites that were wooded. A welcome find on a Saturday night without reservation."

    2. Elwood Resort and Campground

    3 Reviews
    Elwood, NE
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 785-8105

    "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."

    3. Camp Arrowhead

    1 Review
    Elwood, NE
    12 miles
    Website

    $7 - $195 / night

    "Great showers and fire pits. Small and private."

    4. Blue Heron Campground

    7 Reviews
    Gothenburg, NE
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 746-8020

    $29 - $55 / night

    "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."

    "Check power at yr site before unpacking as some spots are locked. They plan to upgrade electrical but other things need doing first. Lovely spot under the trees next to a nature preserve."

    5. Shady Bay Campground — Medicine Creek State Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Elwood, NE
    24 miles
    +1 (308) 697-4667

    $20 - $140 / night

    "Bathrooms with showers. Clean campground. Swim beach and boat dock nearby."

    6. Medicine Creek State Rec Area

    1 Review
    Elwood, NE
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 697-4667

    "The scenery is beautiful year round, wildlife is abundant and the park is so well kept and clean. The camp hosts, rangers, biologists are wonderful, friendly people!"

    7. Pioneer Village Campground

    5 Reviews
    Kearney, NE
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 832-2750

    "Stayed here for 2 weeks with “Year to Volunteer “. 2 weeks working on the RV park and inside museum grounds. Check out their YouTube channel. Cleaned and updated what we could."

    "Did not use showers. There is a nice grassy no hookups field. Good for tenters, horsemen."

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  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 22, 2022

    Blue Heron Campground

    Campground is now Blue Heron Campground

    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. Of those sites 17 are Full Hookups and the rest are water/electric. Full runs &45/ night, W/E run $39-42. The campground has laundry, playground,restrooms(which are very clean) and there’s cute lamps scattered throughout. The areas are nice and kept up. There are also 3 cabins with swings, air, benches and fire pit which run $55 a night. This is a good place to stop and can hardly hear the interstate traffic. There are also really nice areas for tents that have picnic tables and fire pits with benches and there are water spigots scattered

  • N
    May. 21, 2021

    Main Area Campground

    Quiet Campground!

    Nice quiet campground! We tent camped, it was a nice grassy spot! Our camp site had a picnic table and a fire ring! We chose one on the end with trees on one side so more privacy! There were very few other campers around! Kayak access down the road from our spot! Bathrooms were nice! You have to pay for showers! They had some free firewood available which was really nice to help our fire last longer!

  • S
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Main Area Campground

    Nice stay

    A nice campground located on a beautiful lake. Several first come first serve sites that were wooded. A welcome find on a Saturday night without reservation. Nice bathrooms and showers, fire pit and picnic table. Conveniently located not far off I 80. Dump station and clean water are just before getting into the park on the left side. A well managed and maintained park.

  • Mike K.
    Jul. 4, 2021

    Elwood Resort and Campground

    Quiet and Convenient

    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. 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.

  • Kelvin T.
    Nov. 8, 2021

    Main Area Campground

    Beautiful sites next to lake

    One of my favorite campgrounds by far. There were plenty of sites during my stay in October, and the site I stayed at was right next to the lake. In the morning, the trees were beautifully lined along the campsites. At night, it’s a little windy there but tolerable with the RTT I was staying in. Campground is clean with electric hookups, tables, and fire pits.

  • Von B.
    Jun. 1, 2019

    Camp Arrowhead

    Nice and quit

    Nice spot and water access. Great showers and fire pits. Small and private.

  • Jen K.
    Aug. 5, 2021

    Medicine Creek State Rec Area

    Favorite Place in Nebraska

    As avid outdoor lovers, fishermen and bow hunters this is our favorite place to be! The scenery is beautiful year round, wildlife is abundant and the park is so well kept and clean. The camp hosts, rangers, biologists are wonderful, friendly people! We love that the majority of the electrical sites are walk-up. Note: summertime is definitely busy time so plan ahead of you are staying through the weekend. Week day stays are much calmer and if you go before/after peak busy season, you will only have to share the entire park with a small handful of campers

  • Vanessa M.
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Main Area Campground

    Lovely spot

    We really enjoyed this campground but the RV sites are definitely popular on the weekends. We arrived at about 4 on a Saturday in June. All of the sites were first-come-first-served and the only thing available were the tent sites with no hook ups. We stayed by the kayak put-in and it was lovely—green, shaded and peaceful, near the water spigot, clean bathrooms and pay showers. There’s a decent amount of space between each site, though no bushes or anything to create privacy. There were also some tent sites available right near the water that we didn’t realize were open until we had already settled in. The lake is lovely and there are huge trees all over. There’s only one RV dump site which made for a huge line in the morning.

  • R
    Aug. 13, 2021

    Main Area Campground

    Cool spot

    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. The Inlet park for RV’s only is on the other side of the lake from the state park with the swimming area.

    The spots are close together but are lakeside, what a place to wake up! The hosts were friendly and the baths and bathrooms were nice enough.

    Lots of fishing!


Guide to Elwood

Cabin accommodations near Elwood, Nebraska offer outdoor stays within convenient reach of local reservoirs and lakes. Winter temperatures in the region can drop below freezing, with summer highs often exceeding 90°F. Many cabin sites remain open year-round, though amenities like running water may be winterized from November through April at certain locations.

What to do

Fishing access year-round: Medicine Creek State Recreation Area cabins operate throughout all seasons, providing anglers continuous lake access. "Summertime is definitely busy time so plan ahead if you are staying through the weekend. Week day stays are much calmer and if you go before/after peak busy season, you will only have to share the entire park with a small handful of campers," notes one visitor to Medicine Creek State Rec Area.

Lakeside morning views: Waterfront cabin sites offer direct lake access with minimal walking distance. "The spots are close together but are lakeside, what a place to wake up! The hosts were friendly and the baths and bathrooms were nice enough," explains a camper at Main Area Campground.

Nature trails nearby: Many cabins provide access to walking paths suitable for pet exercise and wildlife viewing. "A dried up creek right alongside the campground. Perfect for walking your dog. Well shaded," reports a visitor to Blue Heron Campground.

What campers like

Spacious sites with shade: Mature trees throughout many cabin areas provide relief during hot Nebraska summers. "Sites were very large with nice mature trees. We were the only people there other than the lady in charge so it was so peaceful and quiet. The dogs loved laying in the grass and frankly so did we," shares a guest at Blue Heron Campground.

Quiet environment: Many cabin sites offer a peaceful setting away from highway noise. "We just stayed for one night as a quick layover. Grounds were clean and owner was helpful," mentions a visitor to Elwood Resort and Campground.

Easy self-check-in: Late arrivals can often use dropbox systems for after-hours check-in. "We arrive at midnight the self checkin was easy. BRING CASH and QUARTERS," advises a camper at Main Area Campground.

What you should know

Shower costs: Many campground showers require quarters to operate. "The only annoying thing was needing quarters to shower. $1.25 for 7.5 minutes," notes a camper at Main Area Campground.

Seasonal availability: While some cabins operate year-round, others close during winter months. "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 also 3 cabins with swings, air, benches and fire pit which run $55 a night," explains a visitor.

Reservation timing: During peak summer months, especially weekends, advance reservations become essential. "We arrived at about 4 on a Saturday in June. All of the sites were first-come-first-served and the only thing available were the tent sites with no hook ups," reports a camper at Main Area Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly grounds: Some cabin areas feature open spaces where children can safely play. "Our kids enjoyed the quiet and loved being turned loose to enjoy the surroundings," explains a visitor to Elwood Resort and Campground.

Swimming options: Several cabin locations offer swimming beaches within walking distance. "Full camper and 5th wheel hookups. Bathrooms with showers. Clean campground. Swim beach and boat dock nearby," notes a visitor to Shady Bay Campground.

Educational opportunities: Pioneer Village Campground provides access to historical exhibits with cabin stays. "The camp hostess was friendly and helpful. Don't miss the Harold Warp Pioneer Village Museum while you're there," recommends a camper.

Tips from RVers

Dump station lines: Morning departure times can create congestion at limited dump facilities. "There's only one RV dump site which made for a huge line in the morning," cautions a visitor at Main Area Campground.

Electricity checks: Some campgrounds have aging electrical infrastructure. "Check power at yr site before unpacking as some spots are locked. They plan to upgrade electrical but other things need doing first," advises a camper at Pioneer Village Campground.

Level parking: Many cabin sites also accommodate RVs with relatively flat parking areas. "We payed for a full access site, and had no leveling issues at all. Most sites have fire pits, and tables," reports an RV camper at Elwood Resort and Campground.

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