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Best Cabin Camping near Grand Island, NE

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Several cabin rental options exist near Grand Island, Nebraska, primarily at established campgrounds such as Grand Island KOA, Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins, and Double Nickel Campground. Most cabins include air conditioning, electricity, and basic furnishings. The Grand Island KOA offers pet-friendly cabins with varying sizes to accommodate different group needs. Some cabins feature porches, private access to bathroom facilities, and proximity to campground amenities like swimming pools. Cabins typically include beds but may require guests to bring their own linens. "The pet friendly cabin was a cozy air conditioned break from the August heat. The location is great and feels tucked away even though it isn't far from the highway."

Rustic and deluxe cabin options vary by location, with KOA-style cabins generally offering more amenities than basic models. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months from April through October when most campgrounds operate. Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins runs from March through October, while the Grand Island KOA typically closes by mid-October. Double Nickel Campground also provides cabin accommodations with similar seasonal availability. Pet policies differ between locations, with many allowing pets for an additional fee. Reviews indicate that cabin proximity to bathrooms and showers is an important consideration when booking.

Most cabins provide beds and basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own bedding, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor cooking options while others may include microwaves or small refrigerators. On-site camp stores at locations like Grand Island KOA stock basic provisions and camping supplies. Some campgrounds offer food service, with the KOA providing pizza delivery directly to cabins. Grocery stores in nearby Grand Island provide more extensive supply options for longer stays. Cabin guests should verify what amenities and supplies are included before arrival, as furnishing levels differ between locations.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Grand Island, Nebraska (6)

    1. Grand Island KOA

    30 Reviews
    Doniphan, NE
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 886-2249

    "The pet friendly cabin was a cozy air conditioned break from the August heat. The location is great and feels tucked away every though it isn't far from the highway. The staff were very helpful."

    "The pool is cool and tucked away in the back. The store sold single local beers and was open late. They were slinging hot pizza. We stayed in an air conditioned camping cabin."

    2. Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins

    17 Reviews
    York, NE
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 723-5227

    $30 - $41 / night

    "Parked outside of office and checked in. Was escorted to site and given a run through. Site has a slight dip but was not a big deal."

    "The campground is well kept, and the bathrooms/shower house has been remodeled and was immaculate. The sites are gravel, level, and good size."

    3. Double Nickel Campground

    17 Reviews
    York, NE
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 728-5558

    $45 - $75 / night

    "The campground is right off the exit so it is very convenient and easy to get to, they have full hook ups for a very reasonable price so it was a great choice for a stop on our cross country trip."

    "Older park with new owners. Convenient to hwy 80, Waco Nebraska. That means some hwy noise but it’s Nebraska, it’s flat! No jake brake noise."

    4. Prairie Oasis RV Park

    2 Reviews
    York, NE
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 723-5227

    $49 - $53 / night

    "Older park but don’t let that fool you. The owners are doing a great job maintaining the park. Owners are very friendly for this Good Sam park."

    5. Pioneer Village Campground

    5 Reviews
    Kearney, NE
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 832-2750

    "Stayed here for 2 weeks with “Year to Volunteer “. 2 weeks working on the RV park and inside museum grounds. Check out their YouTube channel. Cleaned and updated what we could."

    "Did not use showers. There is a nice grassy no hookups field. Good for tenters, horsemen."

    6. Trade Winds

    1 Review
    Loup City, NE
    38 miles
    +1 (308) 745-1187

    $22 - $80 / night

    "It is privately owned so you don’t need a state pass. It has 12 cabins and 20 Rv/tent sites with electricity and shared water. The sites are very close together but have shade trees."

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72 Reviews of 6 Grand Island Campgrounds

  • Danielle C.
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Grand Island KOA

    Cozy Cabin in the Cornfields

    This was a wonderful spot to visit during our trip across the country. The pet friendly cabin was a cozy air conditioned break from the August heat. The location is great and feels tucked away every though it isn't far from the highway. The staff were very helpful. I would definitely recommend!

  • A
    Aug. 13, 2020

    Double Nickel Campground

    Pretty and right off the highway

    First, the owners are SO nice and helpful. The campground is right off the exit so it is very convenient and easy to get to, they have full hook ups for a very reasonable price so it was a great choice for a stop on our cross country trip. The amenities are nice- they have a pool, large playground, mini put and standard camp store. Things look a bit old but well maintained. Each spot had a porch swing, picnic table and fire ring which we very much enjoyed. The laundry room was closed due to Covid, but they do have one which is helpful too :) my kids particularly enjoyed the mini put and pool.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Trade Winds

    Fun, lively campground but too close together

    3 miles East of Loup City is Trade Winds campground. It is privately owned so you don’t need a state pass. It has 12 cabins and 20 Rv/tent sites with electricity and shared water. The sites are very close together but have shade trees. Each site is back in with picnic bench and fire rings. There is a nice marina for food,bait, supplies. And it has a grill open on weekends. There is a coin operated shower house and laundry mat area. The Marina also has kayak, boat slip, and storage for rent. Everyone there seems to be nice. They even had a huge firework display.

  • C
    May. 4, 2022

    Double Nickel Campground

    Diamond in the rough…

    Older park with new owners. Convenient to hwy 80, Waco Nebraska. That means some hwy noise but it’s Nebraska, it’s flat! No jake brake noise. Besides we now wear ear plugs to bed so not an issue (try it, you’ll like it.) This place has all kinds of activities for kids young and old(er). Arcade, pool ( being repaired at time of review, it’s too cool now to think of swimming), corn hole toss game, miniature golf or just rocking on one of the many swinging chairs. Our site was ample, gravel pad and grass, fire ring, table and swing. Everything worked ( other than pool) even Wi-Fi, it worked well! That’s enough to bring me back. A few more of the new owners upgrades and repairs and this place could be a five star.

  • Dawn I.
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Grand Island KOA

    Favorite KOA

    This campground is set among the corn fields. The staff was super! The pool is cool and tucked away in the back. The store sold single local beers and was open late. They were slinging hot pizza. We stayed in an air conditioned camping cabin. Super close to the pool and bathrooms! 2 of the nicest fenced dog parks of any KOA. I would definitely stay there again if driving through.

  • Meredith S.
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Grand Island KOA

    Best travel stop

    This is our fav stopover when traveling through Midwest. It Is the cleanest camp! Small but shade trees and very clean restrooms. Swimming pool. We have also stayed in camper cabins when it was too hot to camp. Excellent cabins with ac , ask for one in shade ! Nice porches and tables.

  • 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

  • B
    Aug. 6, 2020

    Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins

    Awesome campground

    Arrival was smooth. Parked outside of office and checked in. Was escorted to site and given a run through. Site has a slight dip but was not a big deal.

    On site 12, it seems like you would need to share a fire pit and picnic table with site 13. Luckily, site 13 wasn’t ever occupied during our stay since there was a parked utility trailer there.

    Pond has three paddle boats and you can fish. Water is murky and seems to only contain bluegill and bullheads. We had a lot of bites but never caught anything. Would be nice if it was stocked with more fish.

    Free firewood nightly was great.

    Shop in the office contains supplies, food, and drinks. This was nice.

    Camp hosts are very friendly and accommodating.

    This is generally going to be a great place for campers looking to stay overnight but not really for extended stays.

Guide to Grand Island

Cabin camping near Grand Island, Nebraska offers seasonal options from March through October at several well-maintained campgrounds. The area sits in the flat Platte River Valley at approximately 1,860 feet elevation with warm summers and cold winters. Interstate 80 runs through this region, making most cabin rental facilities easily accessible for travelers passing through the Nebraska plains.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: The pond at Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins provides freshwater fishing with paddle boats for rent. "The campground restrooms were closed due to Covid and she had everyone spread to every other site. No tent camping or cabins open at this time. Had a great time frog hunting and boy were they big. Also paddle boated around the pond," notes Shannon G.

Golf access: Some cabin rental sites are located near golf courses for guests who enjoy the sport. At Double Nickel Campground, the course is within walking distance. "Also, next to a golf course that you can literally walk to from your site to play if you like this sort of thing," explains Tony G.

Children's activities: Several campgrounds feature mini-golf, playgrounds, and seasonal swimming pools. "There are lots of things that keep kids busy. Outdoor pool, putt putt golf, play ground and more. There is also a golf course that is within walking distance (not attached to park)," writes Jared C. about Double Nickel Campground.

What campers like

Porch swings: Multiple cabin camping locations feature unique seating options at individual sites. "Each site, along with a picnic table and fire pit has a bench swing," notes MickandKarla W. about their stay at Double Nickel Campground.

Free firewood: Some campgrounds offer complimentary wood for evening fires. At Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins, "Free firewood nightly was great," according to Bryan R., who adds, "Shop in the office contains supplies, food, and drinks. This was nice."

Quiet environment: Despite proximity to Interstate 80, many campers report minimal highway noise. "Although near the highway there was not a lot of road noise," Peter W. writes about Grand Island KOA, adding, "Nice people, clean bathrooms and well kept property. There is a mixture of shaded and non-shaded sites."

What you should know

Seasonal operation: Most cabin facilities close during winter months. As Stephanie B. explains about Grand Island KOA, "We ended up choosing this spot as I'm assuming we're 'off season' as many other surrounding places were closed to camping this time of year."

Space between sites: Site spacing varies significantly between campgrounds. Mary T. notes at Grand Island KOA, "Great campground other that you are on top of your neighbors. Thought we might not be able to open our awning, only about 3 to 4 feet between sites."

Bathroom conditions: Facilities range from newly renovated to basic. At Pioneer Village Campground, Roger J. found "The bathrooms were old, but clean. No regrets at all staying there for the night."

Tent restrictions: Some cabin campgrounds no longer permit tent camping. "There is not an option for tent camping, van camping, or anything but RVs. The owner was kind, but explained that he has not allowed tent camping for two years," Sue reports about Prairie Oasis RV Park.

Tips for camping with families

Dog parks: Families traveling with pets will find designated areas at select cabin facilities. "When I told the owner we had two dogs he put us directly across from the dog park which our pups really liked," Wendy H. shares about Double Nickel Campground.

Kid-friendly amenities: Look for cabins near playgrounds and recreational areas. At Trade Winds, Shannon G. notes, "Each site is back in with picnic bench and fire rings. There is a nice marina for food, bait, supplies. And it has a grill open on weekends."

Wildlife viewing: Some cabin properties offer nature experiences for children. "Sweet little pond with bull frogs that my sons loved chasing after, paddle boats, swing set and sand box," Melissa H. reports about Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins.

Weather considerations: The region can experience severe storms, especially in spring. "A good choice for a stop along the way. Watch the spring time weather though, it can get nasty!" advises Angie S. at Grand Island KOA.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Many campgrounds offer level pads that require minimal setup. "Great camp area, host are the owners, even drove us to our site, all sites are nice and level, didn't even have to level the RV," shares Steve W. about Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins.

Wifi access: Internet connectivity varies by location. James R. found at one campground, "Very good WiFi" while MickandKarla W. notes "We got 2 bars on Verizon" at Double Nickel Campground.

Overnight convenience: Cabins offer alternatives to setting up RVs for brief stays. "Looking to try this KOA when we can stay," mentions Pete M. after a brief stop at Grand Island KOA, noting "Easy on/off from I-80. Clean spots and level pads. Registration was very easy."

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent a cabin on Grand Island?

Cabin rental costs in the Grand Island area vary based on size, amenities, and season. At Trade Winds, cabins are available at competitive rates with the advantage of not requiring a state pass since it's privately owned. Their 12 cabins offer good value for travelers. Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins offers reasonably priced options with well-maintained facilities. Generally, cabin rentals in this region range from approximately $50-100 per night depending on amenities, with basic cabins at the lower end and those with additional features like air conditioning commanding higher rates. Many campgrounds offer discounts for extended stays.

What amenities are included in Grand Island cabin rentals?

Cabin rentals in the Grand Island area offer a range of amenities for comfortable stays. Grand Island KOA provides air-conditioned cabins with porches, picnic tables, and proximity to clean bathrooms. Their pet-friendly options offer a cozy retreat from summer heat. Many cabins include access to shared facilities like swimming pools and on-site stores. Some properties feature fire rings for evening campfires and convenient parking. Electricity is standard in most cabins, with some offering additional amenities like Wi-Fi access and nearby playground facilities. The cabins vary in size but typically provide basic sleeping accommodations and shelter from the elements.

What activities are available near Grand Island cabins?

The Grand Island area offers diverse recreational activities for cabin guests. Double Nickel Campground provides numerous on-site activities including an arcade, playground, and a golf course nearby. It's conveniently located just off I-80, making it easy to access area attractions. Swimming is popular during summer months, with several campgrounds featuring pools. The surrounding Nebraska countryside offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography. Local towns provide dining and shopping options within easy driving distance. Some campgrounds organize community events and gatherings for guests. With its central location, Grand Island serves as an excellent base for exploring the region's natural beauty and cultural attractions.

Is the Grand Island KOA a good alternative to cabin rentals?

Yes, Grand Island KOA is an excellent alternative for cabin rentals in the area. Located among scenic cornfields yet conveniently close to the highway, it offers air-conditioned camping cabins that provide comfortable accommodation. The KOA receives consistently high ratings for cleanliness, with notably clean restrooms and well-maintained grounds. Amenities include a refreshing swimming pool, a store selling local beers, and hot pizza available on-site. The staff is frequently praised for being helpful and friendly. The cabins feature porches, access to picnic tables, and some are positioned in shaded areas. For travelers seeking a reliable, comfortable cabin experience with resort-like amenities, Grand Island KOA delivers exceptional value.

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