Best Tent Camping near Fremont, NE

Recent Tent Reviews near Fremont, Nebraska

495 Reviews of 10 Fremont Campgrounds

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  Isabel M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 28, 2023

  Hitchcock County Nature Center

  Nice

  We tent camped in the modern loop. Bathroom was clean, lit, and stocked - even had hand sanitizer! RV loops had flush toilets and showers, but we didn’t stay long enough to make the trek worth it. The walk down to the tent sites was annoying at worst, but plenty doable. Campsites were level enough, and there were a few sites with pads. Lots of ticks to look out for. There’s an airfield nearby so plane noise was regular but not frequent. Wifi didn’t quite reach the tent campsites; nor did Verizon service, but T-Mobile was good. All around a fine campground.

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  Amber M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 8, 2023

  Hitchcock County Nature Center

  Secluded and well-kept

  This is my favorite place to tent camp! Nice bathhouse, and even the pit toilet is clean and unoffensive. Tent sites are spacious and most are separated by lots of trees so there's plenty of shade, privacy, and wildlife. Firewood is available and hiking trails are nearby. Unfortunately, I have to find a new favorite spot because I can no longer lug my gear up and down the hill between my car and my tent.

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  Cjak118

  Scout

  

  Jun. 12, 2023

  West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

  Do not go here if you are tent camping

  We had two problems with our stay here. 1. The tent sites seem to have been an afterthought of the planning they have little to no shade/shade, no privacy and a very busy roadway quite close to them with nothing to separate them. There also is pretty much no flat ground.

  2. My second problem was their security staff. They ride around on their golf carts and were rude and a little aggressive for no reason. They told us off for driving around the campground looking for the showers. The showers and bathrooms were fairly clean and were pretty nice and the shop had lots of food and goods. For RV camping it might have been fine, but do not go if you are tent camping.
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  Emily M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 20, 2021

  Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground

  Fun for All

  There really is so much to do, from putt putt to iceskating, climbing, the water park, this place has it all. It can be pricey depending on what you're looking for. Cabins are cute and spacious but book up very quickly. Tent camp sites are open more often than not. It is always super busy is the only real downfall.

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  Jessica C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 28, 2020

  Arrowhead Park Campground

  Peaceful Serenity

  I arrived just in time to see the beautiful sunset over the small lake near the primitive campground closest to the Park Office. It only cost $10 for tent camping and $3 for a vehicle pass. Campground and vault toilets were pretty clean. There is a fire ring and picnic table at each tent campsite and there are plenty to choose from near the water. You can bring your own kayak or canoe and even fish here. We had a nice encounter from the campground employee who explained how to put the stake out to claim our campsite. Right away, I saw abundant wildlife, including turkey, deer, black squirrels, woodpeckers, geese, ducks and bats. Come prepared for the mosquitoes but overall I would highly recommend this place!

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  Sarah H.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 7, 2016

  Arrowhead Park Campground

  Easy Family Camping Near Omaha

  Our family and another family shared a primitive tent site near the back of the park. We were first and foremost impressed with the freedom we had in choosing our site. Tent camping here is non-reservable, but once you enter the park, you may choose from any spots containing a fire pit outside of RV loops. Tent sites range from lake-front, to playground side, to more private sites on the outer rim of the park. We chose a large, private site at the back of the park. This site was well maintained and had enough space to easily accommodate two families of four. We even had a picnic shelter all to ourselves. Our site was lined by woods and farmland and had a good view of a small pond. The night was full of exciting animal noises from both the nearby farm and pond. Vault toilets were a short walk away with clean shower facilities just a few loops away. The kids enjoyed riding bikes up and down gravel roads, looking for frogs, and playing on the playground. Canoe and paddle boat rental is extremely reasonable. Hiking trails near the park entrance are rugged. The staff was incredibly kind and easy-going, yet attentive. Just a short drive from neighboring towns, this is a good starter campground for families with younger kids. We hope to return in winter to check out the camping cabins.

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  Casey M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 15, 2023

  Hitchcock County Nature Center

  Literally can’t beat the price

  We camped in a tent and it was $10 so great and the bathrooms were super clean

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  Carly P.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 25, 2018

  Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area

  Best for a short camping trip or day trip

  With tent and RV camping, this is a great place for a quick getaway if you live in Southeast Nebraska. There are picnic facilities and a snack bar, but you're also not too far from Fremont where you can buy supplies or grab something to eat. There is not much privacy as a side effect of having few trees. The lake is stocked so it's a decent spot for fishing.

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  Shelly S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 16, 2018

  Pawnee State Recreation Area

  Roomy but not

  Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area was within 30 minutes of Lincoln, NE . Try to make sure all essentials are packed to enjoy your stay without frequent trips to town. This is one of those spots where you can easily park the car and use other means of transportation for your whole visit.(ie, feet, bike, boat, horse, etc.)

  There are options to where you camp. RV sites and tent in three different areas. This is not my favorite sort of tent camping, you have to park and walk everything to your site. Some tent sites are located right on the lake which is nice, you can easily park your watercraft nearby. However if it’s busy your neighbors are going to be very nearby. Not much privacy in that case. We however were completely alone when we visited, the crappy weather played a part I’m sure. Shade, which we didn’t need and picnic tables. If you have a hammock you may have an issue with getting it hung, bring alternate means of suspension.

  The trails are multi-use so pay attention. We were hiking in the rain so did not see anyone but the trail apples were fresh. Were we hiked it was grassy and mostly level, there was an area where hikers had trails to themselves and a few benches to sit on.

  The lake looked nice but I didn’t see anyone on it. I didn’t see any algae signs but the weather may have been a factor too. We overnighted so I didn’t get to completely explore the entire area. It was pretty quiet, some motor noises but they were more of a background noise. Worth an extended stay as long as the lake is open.

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  Jordan H.

  Guide

  

  May. 31, 2019

  Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area

  Awesome Park

  This is the best lake in Nebraska for camping! They are tent sites right by the lake. The bathrooms are pretty clean. There’s a huge no-wake area of the lake for kayaking and paddle boarding. They also offer boat rentals.

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  Emily M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 20, 2021

  Louisville State Recreation Area

  Small but Nice

  Louisville Lakes has a decent beach area. Not too many amenities but the bathrooms are clean. The tent sites are close together but usually are not full, RV sites ARE full often. Some tent sites are on the river side and I'd consider very pretty. I like Louisville Lakes atmosphere but it can get pretty busy depending on the summer weekend.

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  Emily M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 20, 2021

  Two Rivers State Recreation Area

  Remote Depending on the Site

  I have only ever used Tent sites by the river. For the tent sites I wish there were more amenities but the one we stayed at was in a nice location. The river is decently safe and a good place to tube. There were not any other campers but I could see it getting pretty busy on the weekends. Definitely for relaxing on the river but not much else.

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  James M.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 29, 2018

  Wilson Island State Recreation Area

  Nice park and campground next to DeSoto NWR

  Nice smaller park with good tent sites on Missouri River and next to DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge.

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  Allison J.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2016

  Wilson Island State Recreation Area

  Wilsons island state rec. area

  A nice campground . The tent sites are nicely spaced. The rv sites are pretty close together. Nice clean showers and toilets.

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  Jacob T.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2021

  Bob Hardy RV Park

  Free dump station

  Small park in a cute neighborhood. 8 RV spots with electric and water. Tent camping as well. $15 / night for RV spot. $10 / night tent spots. 5 day max. Pay at the bath house, no host on site.

  Single free dump station as well.

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  Molly M.

  Guide

  

  May. 21, 2018

  Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area

  no shade at most tent sites

  The lake was awesome, not much shade on most tent sites. make sure you ask when they dredged the lakes that you want to stay on.

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  Allison J.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2016

  Hitchcock County Nature Center

  Loess hills getawayg

  The park has cabins, rv sites, tent camping and backcountry hike in camping. The nature center is a nice place to cool down the the summer and learn about the loess hills. The backcountry campsite have pads with pea gravel for tents and fire rings. Nice and quiet.

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  Erik M.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 13, 2020

  Platte River State Park Campground

  Hike in sites

  Enjoy the 4 tent sites. They are spread apart enough that your not on top of each other. Lots of wood to find on the ground

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  Andrew B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2018

  Arrowhead Park Campground

  Love this place

  I like that you can tent camp anywhere in the Camp area down by the lake with all your friends close by. the trails and playground equipment is nice and the fishing is great! Great Lake for kayaks or canoes as well.

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  Jenn P.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 9, 2022

  Arrowhead Park Campground

  Great campground

  The people who run this campground are really nice! There are really none camping and only 10 dollars a night with electricity for a tent site. Showers and large campsites.

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  Jayden K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 20, 2022

  Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area

  Beautiful

  There were a lot of day use areas and tent sites. It was very beautiful and open. We went in the off season so we had a lot of space to ourselves.

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  Tarrah C.

  Legend

  

  May. 20, 2023

  Hitchcock County Nature Center

  Nice Hiking Trails

  The sites for tent camping are okay pretty close together and down a hill, no parking next to your site. There are also pack in sites available and depending on location very nice. There are electic hook ups and cabins to. The bathrooms are a vault toilet.

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  Michael M.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 9, 2024

  Two Rivers State Recreation Area

  Quick getaway to nature

  A short drive from Omaha, two rivers offers generally clean TV and tent camping sites across multiple campgrounds. I camped right by the river. Also a short walk to the outhouse and playground. Fun and quick trip if you’re in the Omaha area. My boys (4&7) loved it.

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  Brian C.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 24, 2019

  Pawnee State Recreation Area

  Close to town lakeside tent camping

  The pros! Lakeside tent camping is always fun. Lots of activities, like boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, etc. And its close to town.

  The cons! Its close to town, so it can be a bit crowded on nicer weekends.

  Its great for overnighters in the middle of the week.

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  Charles C.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 1, 2018

  Powerhouse Park

  Primitive Camping by a Hydro Plant

  Nice playground, picnic tables, and charcoal grills. Clean restroom. Free tent camping. good fishing in the canal. Close to town yet far enough away.

  Nice parks in town including a memorial to Andrew Jackson Higgins, the inventor of the Higgins landing craft,

  Mammoth waterpark.

  Better park for a picnic than camping.

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  R A.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 12, 2021

  Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground

  Clean campground.

  The little creek campground in the Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is nicely kept and has showers. It is mostly quiet but you can hear the background drone of the Interstate highway. The park has a vehicle pass fee ($8) and a camping fee. I am tent camping and the least expensive site was $25.

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  Ashley L.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 3, 2021

  Arrowhead Park Campground

  Great Campground Close to Home

  One of our favorite places to camp when we don't want to go too far from home. We've RV camped there several times and I plan on doing some tent camping there as well. Nice little hiking trails and a fun Geocache find (if you're into that sort of thing). Great prices!