Best Glamping near Ericson, NE

Valley View Flat Campground at Calamus SRA and Carney Park house distinctive glamping accommodations near Ericson, Nebraska. The Valley View location provides yurt accommodations with picnic tables, electric hookups, and water access, situated along the scenic Calamus Reservoir. Carney Park offers yurt options with full electric hookups in a small municipal setting. Both locations provide amenities for comfort during extended stays, including showers, toilets, and drinking water access. The glamping sites feature convenient drive-in access, level pads for structures, and proximity to natural water features. Valley View's safari-style accommodations provide stunning waterfront views and relative privacy. "Had a great experience tenting here. Bathrooms were very clean and overall had an amazing experience. I would recommend this spot to anyone especially for glamping."

The glamping experience at these sites centers around water activities and peaceful natural settings. Valley View Flat Campground provides direct water access for kayaking and boating with a dedicated boat dock, making it ideal for glamping enthusiasts who enjoy water recreation. Beautiful sunsets over the water create memorable experiences from private accommodations. Carney Park offers convenient access to town amenities, including restaurants for meals, along with a playground area featuring swings and recreational facilities. Both locations operate seasonally, with Carney Park available from April through September. Travelers should note that Valley View operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations, while sites at both locations fill quickly during peak season. According to a visitor, "Quiet campground and a beautiful view off the lake. You have to pay for showers. 1.25 for 6 minutes got the job done."

Best Glamping Sites Near Ericson, Nebraska (2)

    1. Valley View Flat Campground — Calamus SRA

    4 Reviews
    Burwell, NE
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 346-5666

    $10 - $25 / night

    "About 10 electric sites, plenty of tent and/or primitive sites. Boat dock, shower house, clean restrooms. Usually pretty peaceful. Quite a bit of shade also. Fire rings at each spot."

    "Bathrooms were very clean and overall had an amazing experience. I would recommend this spot to anyone especially for tenting."

    2. Carney Park

    5 Reviews
    Royal, NE
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 336-3640

    $10 - $20 / night

    "Cute town, ok bath house and a cute play park with swings, etc. Quiet at night. The road into the campground was a little busy during the day due to the construction on the main road into town."

    "Quit park, full electric pad, and water. The bathrooms and shower were not open yet. Locked my keys in the truck. The O’Neill Police opened my truck, within 20 minutes."

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Glamping Reviews near Ericson, NE

9 Reviews of 2 Ericson Campgrounds


  • G
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Carney Park

    Small quiet city campsite with concrete pad. Bathrooms needed cleaning

    One night stay as driving home.  Flush toilet with W/E hookup. They are doing road construction and they have road completely torn up and one way section of road into campground.  Quiet for one night. We ate dinner and then breakfast in city as convenient.  Nice small campground.

  • C
    Jan. 20, 2022

    Carney Park

    Great One Night Stay

    We had a great one night stay when we were passing through O’Neil on our way to South Dakota. Cute town, ok bath house and a cute play park with swings, etc. Quiet at night. The road into the campground was a little busy during the day due to the construction on the main road into town. The campground road connects to other parts of town. Would stay here again but only for one night probably. It was great having electric and water hookup.

  • J
    May. 6, 2023

    Carney Park

    Early Spring Camping

    Quit park, full electric pad, and water. The bathrooms and shower were not open yet. Locked my keys in the truck. The O’Neill Police opened my truck, within 20 minutes. I noticed they also patrolled the area.

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 11, 2025

    Carney Park

    Very nice overnite spot

    Water and electric with pad and picnic tables and trees for $20! Also some tent sites. Nice place for an evening or morning walk to stretch legs around rodeo arena, between baseball fields and then around and small pond. Self serve payment envelopes. A handful of other campers around the CG that has about 16 (?) sites

  • Danika S.
    Jun. 3, 2018

    Valley View Flat Campground — Calamus SRA

    Valley View 👍🏻

    FCFS, no reservations needed. About 10 electric sites, plenty of tent and/or primitive sites. Boat dock, shower house, clean restrooms. Usually pretty peaceful. Quite a bit of shade also. Fire rings at each spot. We have a 38’ 5th wheel and have no problem parking that and a boat and tow vehicle in our area.

  • C
    Jun. 20, 2021

    Valley View Flat Campground — Calamus SRA

    Great campground

    Had a great experience tenting here. Bathrooms were very clean and overall had an amazing experience. I would recommend this spot to anyone especially for tenting.

  • Shawn A.
    Jul. 29, 2020

    Valley View Flat Campground — Calamus SRA

    Quiet and Easy

    Making the trek back East, i needed a place to crash for the night. Quiet campground and a beautiful view off the lake. You have to pay for showers. 1.25 for 6 minutes got the job done. Chopped wood for sale at the nearest gas station.

  • Abigail C.
    Sep. 25, 2019

    Valley View Flat Campground — Calamus SRA

    Clean, peaceful, pretty

    Spent a night here by the water and experienced a beautiful sunset. Its a perfect place to camp for a night or kayak for an afternoon. Got lucky enough to have the entire place to myself. Really relaxed place. Perfect for tent camping and a water view.

  • C
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Carney Park

    City park next to rodeo.

    City Park. Very clean and sites are level. Clean showers and restroom. Stay up to 3 days without checking in to the city offices. Donation but they do charge $10 per nite if the stay is over 3 days. Train is close and goes by often.


Guide to Ericson

Valley View Flat Campground and Carney Park offer glamping options near Ericson, Nebraska, in the scenic Sandhills region. The area sits at approximately 2,100 feet elevation with typical continental climate patterns of hot summers and cold winters. Central Nebraska's natural waterways, including the Calamus Reservoir, create opportunities for water recreation alongside traditional camping experiences.

What to do

Boating access: Valley View Flat Campground provides convenient boat docking facilities for visitors bringing watercraft. "Making the trek back East, I needed a place to crash for the night. Quiet campground and a beautiful view off the lake," notes Shawn A., who appreciated the waterfront location at Valley View Flat Campground.

Local exploration: The town of O'Neill offers restaurants and services for campers staying at nearby sites. "We had a great one night stay when we were passing through O'Neil on our way to South Dakota. Cute town, ok bath house and a cute play park with swings, etc. Quiet at night," shares Carissa W. about her experience at Carney Park.

Evening recreation: Sunset viewing becomes a highlight activity for many visitors. "Spent a night here by the water and experienced a beautiful sunset. Its a perfect place to camp for a night or kayak for an afternoon," reports Abigail C. about the evening atmosphere at Valley View Flat Campground.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Visitors consistently mention the well-maintained bathrooms and shower facilities. "Had a great experience tenting here. Bathrooms were very clean and overall had an amazing experience. I would recommend this spot to anyone especially for tenting," notes Chelsey about Valley View Flat Campground.

Level camping pads: The concrete pads at several sites provide stable foundations for various camping setups. "Very clean and sites are level. Clean showers and restroom," reports Chris C. about the camping conditions at Carney Park.

Space for larger rigs: Some camping areas accommodate substantial equipment without crowding. "We have a 38' 5th wheel and have no problem parking that and a boat and tow vehicle in our area," mentions Danika S., describing the spacious sites at Valley View.

What you should know

Payment systems: Different campgrounds operate various payment methods. "Self serve payment envelopes. A handful of other campers around the CG that has about 16 (?) sites," explains lee's freelance M. about the check-in process at Carney Park.

Shower costs: Prepare coins for shower facilities at some locations. "You have to pay for showers. 1.25 for 6 minutes got the job done," advises Shawn A. regarding facilities at Valley View Flat Campground.

First-come, first-served policies: Some campgrounds don't accept advance bookings. "FCFS, no reservations needed. About 10 electric sites, plenty of tent and/or primitive sites," explains Danika S. about the availability system at Valley View Flat Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Children can enjoy dedicated play areas at certain campgrounds. "Cute play park with swings, etc. Quiet at night. The road into the campground was a little busy during the day due to the construction on the main road into town," mentions Carissa W. about the family-friendly features at Carney Park.

Multiple camping styles: Sites accommodate various camping preferences within one location. "About 10 electric sites, plenty of tent and/or primitive sites. Boat dock, shower house, clean restrooms," notes Danika S., highlighting the options available at Valley View Flat Campground.

Short-term options: Many campers find these locations ideal for brief stays. "We had a great one night stay when we were passing through O'Neil on our way to South Dakota. Would stay here again but only for one night probably," suggests Carissa W. based on her family's experience.

Tips from RVers

Utility connections: RV campers appreciate the hookup options available. "Water and electric with pad and picnic tables and trees for $20! Also some tent sites," reports lee's freelance M. about the amenities at Carney Park.

Stay duration limits: Be aware of maximum stay policies at municipal parks. "City Park. Stay up to 3 days without checking in to the city offices. Donation but they do charge $10 per nite if the stay is over 3 days," advises Chris C. about Carney Park's policies.

Seasonal availability: Not all facilities remain open year-round. "The bathrooms and shower were not open yet. Quit park, full electric pad, and water," notes JAMES B. about early spring conditions during his off-season visit to Carney Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Ericson, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Ericson, NE is Valley View Flat Campground — Calamus SRA with a 5-star rating from 4 reviews.