Best Equestrian Camping near Ericson, NE

Join the fun near Ericson. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Ericson campgrounds just for you. Discover great camping spots near Ericson, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Ericson, Nebraska (2)

    1. Calamus Reservoir

    3 Reviews
    Burwell, NE
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 346-5666

    "It was nice to have clean showers close to the camp site."

    2. Carney Park

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

    $10 - $20 / night

    "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."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Ericson, NE

8 Reviews of 2 Ericson Campgrounds


  • 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

  • D
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Calamus Reservoir

    Beautiful Lake

    This lake is amazing — clean and with a sand base. 

    Camping isn’t great, as it’s limited and close to others. If you’re looking for remote spots, this is not the place. 

    That said, this is a reservoir and a wildlife management area, so it’s understandable.

  • C
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Calamus Reservoir

    Newly added fpadsor rving with gravel

    Being new not much for trees. It was nice to have clean showers close to the camp site.

  • 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.

  • Kathryn H.
    Jul. 19, 2018

    Calamus Reservoir

    Very nice to go camping. Gone there many a time

    A lot of campsite. Can rent boats and jet skies. Multiple convenient stores. About five miles from nearest town. Nice swimming and fishing spots. Love going there.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Nebraska offers some fantastic options for horse camping, allowing equestrian enthusiasts to enjoy the great outdoors alongside their trusty steeds.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like electric hookups

  • At Calamus Reservoir, equestrian campers can take advantage of electric hookups, making it easier to stay comfortable during their visit.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • The expansive 4,500-acre Calamus Reservoir provides ample opportunities for horseback riding, fishing, and boating, ensuring a fun-filled experience for all.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Carney Park features well-maintained facilities, including picnic tables and sanitary dumps, catering to the needs of both campers and their horses.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Ericson, NE is Calamus Reservoir with a 3.7-star rating from 3 reviews.