Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Fairbury, NE

Crystal Springs Lake campgrounds permit pets throughout their camping areas, with both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical hookup sites available for RV campers. Each site includes water hookups and picnic tables, providing convenient amenities for pet owners. Rock Creek Campground at Rock Creek Station State Recreation Area offers similar pet-friendly accommodations with electrical hookups and water access. Large RVs can be accommodated at several campgrounds, with sites at Rock Creek being paved back-in spots that offer good shade in the early and late parts of the day. Campers at Alexandria Lakes State Recreation Area find numerous shaded sites with 30-amp hookups, though the bathrooms have been noted as sometimes less maintained.

Buckley Creek Recreation Area provides a particularly quiet setting for camping with pets, with reviewers noting excellent cell phone reception even inside campers. The Village of Diller Park features pet-friendly camping with electrical hookups, sewer connections, and picnic tables at each site. Riverside Park in Hebron accommodates pets with some sites on concrete pads while others are on grass, with water available nearby though not at every site. Lone Star Recreation Area stands out for tent campers, offering free tent camping with the freedom to set up virtually anywhere in the park. The area includes kayaking opportunities on the lake, which provides a peaceful environment for campers with pets, especially during weekdays when the campground is typically less crowded.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Fairbury, Nebraska (50)

    1. Crystal Springs Lake

    7 Reviews
    Fairbury, NE
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 729-2148

    "Friendly camp host small lake to kayak. Level sites with fire ring & picnic table."

    "There are 3 small spring fed lakes that are open for fishing. No motorized boats but perfect for kayaks. There is no dump station."

    2. Rock Creek Campground — Rock Creek Station State Rec Area

    4 Reviews
    Fairbury, NE
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 729-5777

    $30 / night

    "Interpretive center related to the Pony Express and Oregon Trail in the adjacent Historical Park. Paved road access to the park from both the north and the south from US HWY 136 or NE HWY 8."

    3. Alexandria Lakes State Rec Area

    3 Reviews
    Fairbury, NE
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 729-5777

    $10 - $35 / night

    "Standard Nebraska fees...daily entrance + 8$ for non electric. 15 for electricity. There is a dump station with drinking water near it.

    The sites are in the grass!"

    4. Buckley Creek

    2 Reviews
    Fairbury, NE
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 364-2145

    "If you’re ever near Stromsberg NE, this is THE town to stop in. Campground is in and near Buckley park."

    5. Village of Diller Park - Diller Campground

    1 Review
    Fairbury, NE
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 793-5330

    "Diller is a very small Village with a small Main Street, which we enjoyed walking to. The have a great locker to pick up items to grill. The park was very nice."

    6. Riverside Park

    7 Reviews
    Republic, NE
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 768-6322

    $5 - $25 / night

    7. Lone Star Rec Area

    5 Reviews
    Fairbury, NE
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 364-2145

    "We stayed in the bottom section, close to water, the view was very nice. They have a playground and beach area, primitive restrooms, boat ramp, and at least two covered areas for gatherings."

    "The town of Milligan nearby is really cute. Avoid mid July if you don't want a crowd . That's when they have Milligan Days."

    8. Horse Camp — Rock Creek Station SRA

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    Fairbury, NE
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 729-5777

    $25 / night

    9. Riverside Park

    4 Reviews
    Beatrice, NE
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 228-5248

    "All in all it was a good path for families to hang out in and also a nice place to camp."

    10. Chautauqua Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Beatrice, NE
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 228-5248

    $20 / night

    "This park campground was a great stop for a night as we drove through Nebraska. Safe, clean, and nearly full by the time we parked early-evening on a Friday."

    "The grass is so green, spaces are clear, there is a ball field close by, the pavilion has entertainment on the weekends at times, the pond is adorable and flocked with geese! Great memories made here!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Fairbury, NE

179 Reviews of 50 Fairbury Campgrounds


  • Travis H.
    Jul. 26, 2019

    Airport Park Campground

    A nice little road side campsite on the south side of Concordia Kansas.

    This campsite is located conveniently close to the small town of concordia. It has a fenced in dog park electric hook up and Bolin asphalt and concrete in good condition and the pay is by donation. It does have Wi-Fi. Restrooms are nice and clean. There is a park and a disk golf course also. It is Located next to a small airport so you may get to see some planes taking off.

  • K
    Apr. 25, 2022

    Marysville City Park

    Sweet stop

    Pretty good place to stop. Only stayed for one night. Cute dog park close by. Close tiny human park. Pool close by, it was closed when we were there. Cute places to eat short drive away. You can tent with or without power. Has water and electric hook ups on a couple spots. On certain spots they have one of each, or none. Has Bathrooms, no showers. It’s free to stop here!! They have donation box which I hope you donate so they can keep this place going.

  • tThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 11, 2025

    Airport Park Campground

    Better than Walmart, same price

    Municipal park near airport. Second time here. Quiet both times. 15 or so spots. Some pull thru. Most with electric some with water. Nice dog park. Donation box near bathroom

  • Charley K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2020

    Airport Park Campground

    Very nice city RV Park

    The fee is based on your donation. No reservations needed but first come first served. The sites are level and have electric. Two fenced in dog parks. Close to small town. Very nice stop over point. Only negative is road noise during the night.

  • Wendy H.
    Oct. 13, 2020

    Double Nickel Campground

    Very nice grounds and great amenities

    Popped in for a quick one night stay on our way west. Chose this place based on reviews on The Dyrt. It is mid week in October but it's so quiet, which we really like. Great pull through spaces with full hook ups and fantastic WiFi which allowed me to get some much needed work in. When I told the owner we had two dogs he put us directly across from the dog park which our pups really liked. Super cute touches around the place including bench swings at all the sites. Looks like the place could be great for families in the summer.

    It is directly adjacent to the highway so there is some noise but it's not too bad. We actually felt it was quiet and relaxing.

  • Ashley L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2021

    Double Nickel Campground

    One of my favorites!

    The staff is incredible! Super friendly and accommodating! The full hookups were great. Nice little dog park, putt putt golf and a good size pool.

  • B
    Jun. 16, 2025

    Airport Park Campground

    Awsome Park

    First come basis fills up fast donations for first 7 days then $150 a week water/electricity pull throughs no sewerage but there is a free dump station great place to stay and well kept huge dog park and very friendly town make sure and visit the orphan train museum while here it’s a very interesting story and happier ending for most of the children than you would think and also the prisoner of war camp museum a very interesting tour and piece of history you won’t want to miss

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Double Nickel Campground

    Well Run Campground with Exceptional Service

    We’d passed through this area a few years ago when traveling I-80 and noticed there was a campground(CG) and golf course here in Waco, NE. We added this CG to our list and finally got a chance to stay here. The CG is a little ways off I-80 and easy to get to. Check-in was quick and easy and we were led to pull through site 303 with FHUs. There are separate prices for weekdays and weekends. The utilities were at the center of the long gravel pad. Water pressure was okay at around 40 psi. We got 2 bars on Verizon. The sites here are decently spaced especially for a private CG. The CG was clean and well-maintained. If there were long-term residents, you could not tell. We were here over a weekend, so there were families and a lot of kids using the swimming pool, mini golf, and the large playground area. Each site, along with a picnic table and fire pit has a bench swing. There’s a decent-sized dog park on the south side and larger one on the north side. The CG has its own tornado siren plus an underground tornado shelter. There’s one cabin for rent. They also have a well-kept laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers. York has your main amenities such as Walmart. The golf course right next door is a deceptively tough 9-hole course.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2018

    Double Nickel Campground

    Ranger Review of Midland ER210 Emergency Weather Radio &XTalker T31 Bundle

    Campground Review

    We pulled into The Double Nickel Campground off of I-80 at the Waco exit(360) in Nebraska and were pleasantly surprised. We had a pull-thru site with Electric and Water. The site was a level, gravel pad with a picnic table and a large fire ring and a cute wooden double swing.

    We learned that the owners Jeff and Amanda had bought the campgrounds in 2014 and moved here from Georgia. They have been working hard to improve it and are going to be making all RV sites into full hookups this winter. They also had started decorating for a haunted Halloween at the campgrounds.

    This campground had free putt putt golf, video games, volleyball, yard games, playgrounds, a swimming pool, kids toys and books, crafts, and even an outdoor movie. Lots to do for family fun. There was also a golf course right next to the campgrounds.

    The campgrounds offered tent and RV camping with Electric and Water to full hookups. There was free Wifi. The owner brought our firewood to the site and there was trash pick up at the site. There was a fenced in dog run for the pups. The only con was the interstate noise which we got use to. Everyone was very friendly and we made new camper friends and enjoyed fellowship around the campfire swapping stories and listening to the coyotes chattering in the distance. We will definitely return.

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. At this campsite my husband and I tested the Midland ER 210 Emergency Weather Radio and XTalker T31 Walkie Talkie Bundle. Some of great features and things I liked about the Emergency Weather Radio are

    1. The ultrasonic dog whistle and flashing beacon to help aid search and rescue locate you in case you are lost or hurt.
    2. Loved all the different ways to charge this Radio. You can use the solar panel, the crank, the rechargeable batteries, or 6 AA batteries, making it a great tool to have.
    3. When we were listening to the radio, a siren went off to alert us that we were in a severe thunderstorm watch and that high winds were expected.

    The XTalker T31 Walkie Talkies have

    1. Split chargers making them easy to charge
    2. A call or page button to call each other
    3. Ease of use

    September is Emergency Prepareness Month and this bundle will definitely be a great asset to have especially here in Nebraska where the weather can turn bad quickly. Please check them out at https://midlandusa.com


Guide to Fairbury

Camping options near Fairbury, Nebraska sit in the Little Blue River valley at approximately 1,300 feet elevation. The region features rolling hills and deciduous woodland areas with moderate summer temperatures typically ranging from 65-90°F. Most campgrounds remain open from April through October, with some offering year-round access depending on weather conditions.

What to do

Kayaking and fishing: Crystal Springs Lake offers three spring-fed lakes where motorized boats aren't permitted. "No motorized boats but perfect for kayaks. There are 3 small spring fed lakes that are open for fishing," notes James B. in a review of Crystal Springs Lake.

Historical exploration: Visit the interpretive center at Rock Creek Station focused on the Pony Express and Oregon Trail. "Interpretive center related to the Pony Express and Oregon Trail in the adjacent Historical Park. Paved road access to the park from both the north and the south from US HWY 136 or NE HWY 8," writes John A. about Rock Creek Campground.

Frisbee golf: Riverside Park in Beatrice offers an 18-hole disc golf course. "The reason to stay was to Frisbee golf and camp ALL weekend. They have a nice 18 hole course throughout the park," mentions Jeff T. who visited Riverside Park.

What campers like

Peaceful weekday camping: Many campgrounds in the area remain uncrowded during weekdays. At Lone Star Recreation Area, "My dad and I have camped at Lone Star many times. Usually we have the place to ourselves in late fall or early spring. It's peaceful and quiet out there."

Small town charm: Several campgrounds provide access to quaint nearby towns. About the Village of Diller Park, Amy C. notes: "Diller is a very small Village with a small Main Street, which we enjoyed walking to. They have a great locker to pick up items to grill."

Wildlife viewing: Campers can observe local birds and wildlife near the water features. "Pretty setting with many birds," mentions Sue V. about Alexandria Lakes State Recreation Area, making it an ideal spot for animal-friendly camping near Fairbury.

What you should know

Campsite surfaces vary: Some sites offer concrete pads while others are grass-based. At Riverside Park Hebron, "Some sites have concrete, others are grass. Water is available but not at our site," reports Marilyn S.

Swimming restrictions: Not all lakes permit swimming despite allowing other water activities. "I would say the only downside to this campground is the abundance of snapping turtles. You can still fish and kayak just no swimming," warns Shaeli E. about Crystal Springs Lake.

Free tent camping options: Some parks offer no-cost tent camping with flexible setup locations. At Lone Star Recreation Area, "You can set up a tent basically anywhere and there's zero cost to tent camp, no fees what so ever!" according to Matt H.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. Lauren M. notes about Riverside Park in Beatrice: "There are two giant playgrounds to keep the kids busy. The toilets are OK, but just what you'd expect at a public park, nothing fancy."

Shaded campsites: Look for sites with tree cover during summer months. Dave V. reports about Alexandria Lakes State Recreation Area: "There is more here than what you see at first glance. There is a ton of shade and a lot of 30A hookups."

Budget-friendly entertainment: Many pet-friendly campgrounds near Fairbury include low-cost recreational options. Dana T. shares about Lone Star Recreation Area: "Lone Star is a really nice place to take a family. Good facilities, swimming, and a nice lake to fish."

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary significantly between campgrounds. James B. noted at Crystal Springs Lake: "Sites are $20 a night. That includes 30 and 50 amp hookups and water at each site. There is no dump station."

Level pads: Many campgrounds offer concrete pads for easier RV setup. "We stayed at a level concrete pad site. Water is available but not at our site. There are two long-term campers here with permits," reports Marilyn S. about Riverside Park Hebron.

Cell service reliability: For remote workers, cell reception varies by location. Kalab R. shares about Buckley Creek: "Cell phone signal is 100 even in camper," making it convenient for those needing to stay connected while enjoying pet-friendly camping.

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