Top Cabins near Harlan County Lake
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Best Cabin Sites Near Harlan County Lake, NE (10)
1. Patterson Harbor Marina
1 Review•2 SavesThis recreation area is part of Harlan County Lake
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
10 Reviews•17 Photos•24 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Pioneer Village Campground
5 Reviews•6 Photos•1 Save- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
4. Shady Rest Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
4 Reviews•2 Photos•5 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Elwood Resort and Campground
2 Reviews•6 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
6. Heartland Farm Stays at Sweet Meadow Stable
Be the first to review!- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
$75 - $100 / night
8. Fort Wilderness RV Park
Be the first to review!- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
$40 - $60 / night
10. Riverside RV and Tent Paradise
Be the first to review!•2 Photos•1 Save- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
Recent Cabin Reviews In Harlan County Lake
22 Reviews of 10 Harlan County Lake Campgrounds
Pioneer Village Campground
Campground at Wonderful museum
Older campground at museum. Clean and reasonable. Did not use showers. There is a nice grassy no hookups field. Good for tenters, horsemen.
Pioneer Village Campground
Rough, and would be fine except host got nasty
I wasn’t going to write a review about the roughness of the campground, the very small and dirty showers and bathrooms, nor the very dirty museum(the pictures must have been when it was newer) until Mary, who checked me in, called my daughter a liar and told me I was going to have a life of disappointment because I don’t discipline her(texts attached).
I’m a PA member and found this place on their app. I was excited as that’s what my 11 year-old and I have been doing this school year. In fact, we had just stayed two days at Laura Ingalls Wilder’s house! Mary took my reservation on the phone and let me know sewer hookups were reserved for non-PA guests first. This was fine, though three of those nine spots were vacant both nights we were there.
We have two dogs with us. I let Mary know and she indicated that was fine as long as they were well-behaved. I told her they are. She told me they needed to be leashed, and I said, “Of course!” She continued to tell me a dog had been running loose that day for more than five minutes while she called it and while she understands sometimes they get out, this was just not ok. I agreed whole-heartedly.
I was surprised when we got there because the pictures on PA and on their website look tree-lined, grassy, and well-kept. It is rough. The grass is patchy and it’s more gravel than not. There are buildings around the RV sites that look like they’ve been abandoned for decades and they are the motel! It’s certainly not $35/night nice. It did come with a free ticket to the museum, so that was cool.
The museum has neat stuff. It’s very run-down and dirty; I was sneezy and some of the cooler buildings were very smelly. We’ve been in a lot of museums lately and this was both the most expensive and the least well-kept, which is too bad, because the stuff is cool. There are people restoring things and I hope that’s where the money’s going and it gets better.
After we had been gone for more than 24 hours I received a message from Mary implying that I’m a bad parent and my child is a liar. Remember, there was a dog loose Mary was calling for the day we arrived. No one said anything while we were there, because I believe it didn’t happen the way she says. We have been traveling most of this school year. We’ve been in campgrounds ranging from National Parks to Disney; basic to fancy. Through 22 states no one has accused us of not cleaning up after ourselves. We are diligent about it because I highly dislike it in others.
Shady Rest Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Unlike the other reviews, I think this place is great
I've been here twice now. Once in July and now at the very end of Oct. Better in Oct. No ticks or bugs and frankly of all the camping locations, there is a number of different choices, I had my section to myself. This place has swimming, a small hike, your choice of camping location, a frisbee golf course and miles one could hike or bike. I think it is kind of a jewel in the Kansas system.
Pioneer Village Campground
Can’t miss
The camp hostess was friendly and helpful. The campgrounds were quiet and well shaded. The bathrooms were old, but clean. No regrets at all staying there for the night. Don’t miss the Harold Warp Pioneer Village Museum while you’re there.
Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Cedar Ridge Campground
Excellent for large RV’s. Pull thru sites with full hookups and overlooking Norton reservoir
Shady Rest Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
No sewer , but dump station in park
Bathrooms need work or at least someone that cleans them at least daily. The park is nice but the bathrooms are embarrassing 26 dollars a night
Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
A Pure Gem
Camping for anyone arriving at anytime. Don’t expect the best when arriving late, but most of you will have reservations, right? Then you will have the best. (Pause; Coyotes calling) this place has everything for any State Park you could ask. Expansive open grasslands a lake full of fish and fowl. Turkeys and whitetail deer and the coyotes call in the distance. A photographer could get lost in the pure wilderness available in the prairie. I’ve visited here during every season. The heat and bugs of mid July to the frozen autumn morings, always beautiful and teaming with wildlife. A great place to stay no matter your style. Just please be quiet, Mother Nature is listening.
Pioneer Village Campground
Much improved !
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. It is a safe area and charming town. Pay at Museum. Motel is closed. They have 8 full sites. 30, 30 amp, water sites. Mature shade tree
Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Pleasantly Surprised!
We stayed in Prairie Dog State Park for one night on our way back home from Colorado and were pleasantly surprised with what a nice park this was. We stayed in a primitive site. The sites were spacious and had a wonderful shelter! The vault toilet, however didnt look like it had been swept in awhile as it had a LOT of bug carcasses. But otherwise a nice place to stay. Something for everyone, tents, RVs, campers. Beautiful views!
Patterson Harbor Marina
Nice beaches and nice people
We’ve been camping at Patterson Harbor for the past 15 years off and on. It is a nice campground with 80 sites and also has cabins you can buy or rent. Camping is on a first come, first serve basis. The sites include electric and water and are on gravel sites. The beaches are nice and there is a marina which has bait, some food and supplies. There’s even a little bar. Patterson closes for the winter. You can drive your golf cart around(many other campgrounds don’t allow). Everyone is so nice and helpful. Define you check out if you are in the area.
Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Quiet camping
Shaded RV spots with hookups. Good swimming
Elwood Resort and Campground
Relaxing long weekend
We have 3 littles and the campground was so quiet it felt like our own great views and so peaceful!
Elwood Resort and Campground
Quiet and Convenient
This friendly campground sits on The reservoir, and is about a 5 minute drive to Johnson Lake. We payed for a full access site, and had no leveling issues at all. Most sites have fire pits, and tables. We see other campers with pets, so we assume they are allowed. They sell bait for local fishing that is a 2 minute walk on a well mowed trail away. Our kids enjoyed the quiet and loved being turned loose to enjoy the surroundings.
Pioneer Village Campground
"Pioneer Village" terribly neglected.... I hope it changes.
We had reservations for 1 night, but the 4 of us even though tired from 7hrs. on the road, unanimously elected to push on to find a safe place elsewhere. This was such an enormous disappointment especially to my wonderful wife who had shared such happy and vivid memories of what "Pioneer Village" was is the late 80's. Just don't even waste your time! So terribly neglected.... I hope it changes.
Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Nice state campground
Stayed here two nights in primitive site under a tree worked very well . But all services are there . Popular for fishing weekends. KS parks folk are organized and place is tip-top ! Good location off route 36 . Thanks for a nice stay
Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Cute campground
Fantastic state Park with full hookups... Beach, fishing and a delightful small City of prairie dogs to entertain the kids for hours
Shady Rest Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Bombarded with bugs
So normally I wouldn't be harsh cuz I truly love nature, but we weren't even able to look around or take pictures. We were literally stuck in our camper and only spent the night and than left. When I did have to go out to take my dogs out to the bathroom, the bugs would fly up my nose and were all over me. I joked when I got back inside that this is the next place they should drop off for the show Naked and Afraid. Hopefully it was just a wet period or bad day😱
Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Peaceful, except for the ticks!
This campground is beautiful and spacious, and it is fun to watch the deer wander around, but with deer come ticks. We camp in many places and have seldom seen so many ticks in one place.
Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Simple State Park
There are a number of loops here, we chose one with a lot of trees. There are some without water (fyi) and some that don’t allow RVs.
Yay: Lots of fishing, very short “trail” but nice for just simple relaxing on your road trip.
Nay: pretty much only prairie dogs to see here...
Surprise: crazy storms rolling over the plains! The caretakers were very nice and had recommendations for all kinds of things along our route (including amazing pie).
Shady Rest Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Simple State Park
There are a number of loops here, we chose one with a lot of trees. There are some without water (fyi) and some that don’t allow RVs.
Yay: Lots of fishing, very short “trail” but nice for just simple relaxing on your road trip.
Nay: pretty much only prairie dogs to see here...
Surprise: crazy storms rolling over the plains! The caretakers were very nice and had recommendations for all kinds of things along our route (including amazing pie).
Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
cute
ran into this cute little guy while here
Prairie Dog Campground — Prairie Dog State Park
Ok, not too exciting
Super flat landscape, very short walking trail, main attraction is fishing, less wildlife than I expected. Quite a few campsites to choose from, some with more trees than others. We chose a primitive one. Also some new modern cabins. Ok place to stop over, I wouldn’t return but others seemed happy with it. And yes, you will definitely see prairie dogs :)
Guide to Harlan County Lake
Camping near Harlan County Lake, Nebraska, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to fish, hike, or just relax by the water, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Fishing: Harlan County Lake is known for its great fishing spots. At COE Harlan County Lake Hunter Cove Park, one camper mentioned, "We had our pick of the best spot... and it's really beautiful here." Expect to catch walleye, northern pike, and channel catfish.
- Hiking: There are various hiking trails around the lake. A visitor at COE Harlan County Lake Methodist Cove Campground noted, "The lake offers a variety of hiking trails of varying length and style." This makes it a perfect spot for nature lovers.
- Playgrounds and Activities: Families can enjoy playgrounds and sports facilities. One reviewer at COE Harlan County Lake Hunter Cove Park said, "Great play area for children," making it a fun spot for kids.
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A visitor at COE Harlan County Lake Methodist Cove Campground remarked, "People were very friendly, lake views were awesome, and the campground was pretty clean."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peaceful environment. One camper at COE Harlan County Lake Hunter Cove Park shared, "It was quiet, and it's a lovely lake." This makes it a great escape from the hustle and bustle.
- Spacious Sites: Campers often mention the spaciousness of the sites. A review from COE Harlan County Lake Methodist Cove Campground highlighted, "The sites are small but well maintained," which is a plus for those looking for comfort.
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds have limited amenities. A visitor at Pioneer Village Campground noted, "Did not use showers... there is a nice grassy no hookups field." Be prepared to bring your own supplies.
- Mosquitoes: Be aware of mosquitoes, especially in warmer months. A camper at COE Harlan County Lake Hunter Cove Park warned, "Watch out for the blood thirsty mosquitoes."
- Reservations Recommended: During peak season, it's best to make reservations. A reviewer at COE Harlan County Lake Methodist Cove Campground mentioned, "Reservable May 1–Sept 30," indicating the busy times.
Tips for camping with families:
- Bring Games: Keep kids entertained with outdoor games. A visitor at COE Harlan County Lake Hunter Cove Park suggested, "Enjoy bird watching, fishing, hiking, and other water activities."
- Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. One camper at COE Harlan County Lake Methodist Cove Campground noted, "The campground was pretty clean," which means you can enjoy your meals without worrying about cleanliness.
- Plan for Shade: Many sites have trees, but some don’t. A camper at COE Harlan County Lake Hunter Cove Park mentioned, "Most sites have mature trees," so choose wisely for hot days.
Tips from RVers:
- Check Hookups: Make sure to check the availability of electric hookups. A reviewer at Kearney RV Park & Campground said, "Plenty of pull-thru spaces," which is great for RVs.
- Be Prepared for Noise: Some campgrounds are near highways. A visitor at Kearney RV Park & Campground noted, "Being right next to the highway very bad road noise," so bring earplugs if you're sensitive to sound.
- Utilize Dump Stations: Make use of dump stations available at campgrounds. A camper at COE Harlan County Lake Methodist Cove Campground mentioned, "Dump station available," which is handy for RVers.
Camping near Harlan County Lake, Nebraska, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Harlan County Lake?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Harlan County Lake is Patterson Harbor Marina with a 4-star rating from 1 review.
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