Best Cabin Camping near Gretna, NE
Several cabin accommodations are available within a short drive of Gretna, Nebraska, including West Omaha/NE Lincoln KOA Holiday and Platte River State Park. The KOA offers standard cabin rentals with basic amenities including beds, electricity, and air conditioning. Platte River State Park provides two distinct cabin types: basic units with beds and refrigerators, and more upscale options with full kitchens and updated furnishings. Most cabins include picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor meals. "The cabins are nice but not very well cleaned and the emergency phone number that is provided is a great feature although no one answered it," notes one visitor about the military installation cabins.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park features family-sized cabins that accommodate larger groups, while Two Rivers State Recreation Area offers unique Union Pacific Caboose cabins that include small kitchens, bathrooms, and air conditioning. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Hitchcock County Nature Center in nearby Iowa provides cabin rentals with electric hookups and access to shower facilities. A visitor to Platte River State Park commented, "We stayed in the recently renovated Owen #4. The renovations really updated it and they need to update the pictures they have on the web, with what it looks like now. New appliances, new furniture, fixtures, new bunk beds, etc."
Most cabins include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor cooking options while others provide full kitchens with appliances. Memphis Lake State Recreation Area and Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area both offer cabin options with varying amenities. On-site camp stores at several locations stock basic provisions, firewood, and ice, though selection is limited. Grocery stores in Gretna and surrounding communities provide more comprehensive shopping options for longer stays. Pet policies differ by location, with some cabins permitting dogs for an additional fee while others prohibit pets entirely.
