Best Campgrounds near Falls City, NE

Camping options around Falls City, Nebraska feature a mix of established campgrounds and recreational areas for both tent and RV campers. Stanton Lake Park, located within Falls City itself, provides full hookup sites with 30/50 amp service, showers, and sewer connections at affordable rates. Several other campgrounds within driving distance include Verdon Lake State Recreation Area 10 miles north, offering more primitive camping experiences, and Indian Cave State Park's Ash Grove and Hackberry Hollow Campgrounds approximately 20 miles northeast with electric hookups and shower facilities. The region includes a variety of public and private camping options spanning Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri.

Road access and seasonal conditions vary significantly across these camping areas. Most campgrounds remain open year-round but experience different levels of visitation and amenity availability by season. As one camper noted, "Small but nice! Located NW edge of Falls City NE, in extreme SE NE. $10 night to camp, $15 with hookups." Water-based recreation drives much of the camping activity, with sites near lakes typically seeing higher demand during summer months. Several campgrounds maintain gravel or paved campsites suitable for RVs, while more primitive options exist for tent campers. Visitors should check ahead for reservation requirements, as some sites like Indian Cave State Park campgrounds require advance booking while others operate on a first-come basis.

Campers consistently mention water access and fishing opportunities as highlights at many of these locations. Stanton Lake Park features a small fishing lake with an accessible walking path around it, playground amenities, and a disc golf course. A reviewer described it as "a beautiful city park" with "a little fishing lake, disc golf, volleyball courts, a playground, and a dog park." Verdon Lake State Recreation Area offers a more secluded experience that's "basic camping at its finest" according to one review, with opportunities for wildlife viewing including fish jumping and cranes on the lake. Many sites throughout the region provide fire pits and picnic tables, though amenities vary considerably from full-service RV parks to primitive sites with vault toilets only. Camping in the Falls City area typically costs between $5-20 per night depending on hookup availability.

Best Camping Sites Near Falls City, Nebraska (64)

    1. Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park

    24 Reviews
    Shubert, NE
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 883-2575

    $25 - $30 / night

    "This is unlike any other campground in Nebraska. There are plenty of camping sites around the park no matter your style, even spots for horses! I prefer the hike in spots myself."

    "Campsites are very green and there are a lot of hiking trails!

    It's just that, well, it is in Nebraska."

    2. Ash Grove Campground — Indian Cave State Park

    23 Reviews
    Shubert, NE
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 883-2575

    $30 / night

    "When we went they were resurfacing the road all the way down to the cave so if you wanted to see the Indian Cave it was about a 2mile hike, which we didn’t mind, aside from the Nebraska, August heat!"

    "The camping spots that are the walk up sites are amazing - you can do sites surrounded by trees and private, or ones near the playground. All great sizes and partially shaded."

    3. Stanton Lake Park

    5 Reviews
    Falls City, NE
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (402) 245-2707

    "Located NW edge of Falls City NE, in extreme SE NE. $10 night to camp, $15 with hookups. Showers $8, free with camping fee Small fishing lake 0 boats or swimming."

    "There is a nice playground away from the sites along with a fenced in sand volleyball court. The park also has a frisbee golf course."

    4. Big Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Forest City, MO
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (660) 442-3770

    $7 - $25 / night

    "We arrived around 8 pm and even though the office was getting ready to close, the woman behind the counter was very kind and helpful. She helped us with finding our spot and with getting firewood."

    "Small park.sites are right next to each other. Picnic tables and fire pits are on site gravel. All roads are narrow one way with the dumpstation at the back end of park with trash dumpsters there."

    5. Big Lakes Turtle Cove Campground

    4 Reviews
    Forest City, MO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 871-8256

    $39 / night

    6. Sycamore Springs Whitetail Ranch RV Park

    1 Review
    Falls City, KS
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 285-8800

    $33 - $55 / night

    7. Verdon Lake State Rec Area

    1 Review
    Shubert, NE
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 883-2575

    "This lake is probably about 50 acre lake next to the town Verdon. It is very secluded small campground. It is basic camping at it's finest."

    8. H.F. Thurnau Conservation Area

    1 Review
    Falls City, MO
    12 miles
    Website

    "But there are actually two locations to camp there are multiple camp spots near the entrance, and also more if you drive down to the boat ramp, there are a few around there also."

    9. Pony Creek Lake

    2 Reviews
    Falls City, KS
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 284-2158

    10. White cloud casino

    1 Review
    Forest City, KS
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 595-3430

    $10 - $85 / night

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Guide to Falls City

Camping options near Falls City, Nebraska center around fishing lakes and wooded state parks in southeastern Nebraska and neighboring Missouri and Kansas. Most of the area's elevations remain under 1,100 feet, creating relatively flat terrain for campers seeking accessible outdoor experiences. Weather patterns typically include hot, humid summers and cold winters, with spring and fall offering milder temperatures for optimal camping conditions.

What to do

Hiking trails and wildlife viewing: Indian Cave State Park offers approximately 20 miles of hiking trails with varied difficulty levels. A camper at Hackberry Hollow Campground shares, "If you live in the Midwest, I would suggest a visit. Lots of hiking and things to explore. For hiking - we went up loop 10 and down loop 9. It was a steep climb to the top but had great overlook views."

Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes near Falls City provide fishing access without requiring a boat. At Verdon Lake State Rec Area, one camper noted the "spring fed lake offers fishing, kayaking, canoe or trolling boats, (you supply), without the crowded campgrounds... There was fish jumping out there and cranes were on the lake."

Historical exploration: Beyond just outdoor recreation, the area contains interesting historical sites. At Ash Grove Campground, a reviewer mentioned, "Indian Cave State Park is full of history! Every path or trail you go down, you will find some sort of blast from the past. The trails are wonderful and the old school house, old well, cave and other buildings are so fun to go explore!"

Seasonal activities: Fall brings special events to some camping areas. One camper at Hackberry Hollow Campground described, "Everyone should experience Halloween here... We even won the decorating contest last year-The prize is free camping, can't beat that. People come from all over to partake in this fun time. There is the decorating of the camp sites, pumpkin rolling, haunted hay rack rides, trick or treating for the young and old."

What campers like

Affordability: Many camping options near Falls City offer excellent value. A camper at Stanton Lake Park praised the "$5 for a tent, water, shower and electricity to recharge devices. Perfect amenities for bikepacking."

Seclusion options: While some campgrounds can get busy, others offer more privacy. A reviewer noted Verdon Lake State Rec Area "is very secluded small campground. It is basic camping at its finest. The park was empty when we were there on a Sunday other than a man fishing in a little boat."

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers add comfort to camping experiences. At Big Lake State Park Campground, campers found "private bathrooms with toilets and showers. There are two nice playgrounds and a swimming pool. Most campers were enjoying fishing in the small lake."

Nature viewing: Wildlife encounters enhance camping experiences throughout the region. One camper at Stanton Lake Park mentioned, "You can hear the bull frogs, geese, and coyotes when the sun goes down."

What you should know

Train noise: Some campgrounds have nearby railroad tracks that may affect light sleepers. A reviewer at Stanton Lake Park mentioned "a train track behind the lake, and it seems to have a train every few hours that you can hear from your site."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Falls City, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, Falls City, NE offers a wide range of camping options, with 64 campgrounds and RV parks near Falls City, NE and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Falls City, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Falls City, NE is Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 24 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Falls City, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Falls City, NE.