Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Harrison, NE
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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Harrison, NE (30)
1. Toadstool Geological Park & Campground
Crawford, Nebraska9 Reviews•40 Photos•92 SavesToadstool Geologic Park is noted for its unusual geological formations, some in the shape of toadstools, and scientifically valuable fossil deposits. Our interpretive kiosk explains and illustrates the local geology and provides information and history about the local grasslands. During your hike look for signs of fossils that give scientists insight into the behavior of animals as they passed through this area as far back as 30 million years ago. In order for others to enjoy viewing these fossil resources collection is prohibited. The trailhead at the campground provides access to three hiking trails to choose from with varying degrees of difficulty. A one mile loop highlights many examples of eroded clay/sandstone formations. While on the trail, follow our interpretive brochure to learn the fascinating geology of the area. The Bison Trail leaves the interpretive loop at the half way point and continues up the canyon to Hudson-Meng Education and Research Center. Toadstool Campground to Hudson Meng is 3 miles one way. A five mile loop begins at the campground and proceeds on the graveled section of the interpretive trail for a short distance before heading north through the badlands and grasslands on the Great Plains Trail. After 1.5 miles the Great Plains Trail intersects with the 918 Road. Follow the signs to return to the Bison Trail and Toadstool Campground. The loop can be done in reverse going the other direction on the interpretive trail as you leave the campground. The Great Plains Trail developed by the Great Plains Trail Alliance is a cross country network of public land trails and roads beginning in Guadalupe National Park and ending at the Canadian Border. The Bison Trail, 918 Road and part of the 5 mile loop are part of this network. Great Plains Trail information can be found at www.greatplainstrail.org The campground consists of six sites with picnic tables and fire rings and upright grills and two accessible vault toilets. There is no water and the campground is open year round with limited services from mid- November to early May. In the off season pack in/pack out. Special features : In 1984 the Forest Service constructed a sod house near the site of a sod house built in 1929. The new soddie provides a look into the past when the homesteaders on the grasslands used the only abundant material available. The original sod house was lived in briefly before being abandoned and signs of the original structure no longer exist. Fossils and artifacts are protected under federal laws.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. BJ's Campground
Harrison, Nebraska9 Reviews•3 Photos•10 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
3. Harrison City Park
Harrison, Nebraska2 Reviews•15 Photos•4 SavesTwo RV pads with electrical hook-ups. Free with donation.
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
4. Soldier Creek Campground
Crawford, Nebraska3 Reviews•3 Photos•5 SavesThe Soldier Creek Campground is adjacent to Soldier Creek Wilderness to the south, Ft. Robinson State Park to the east and Forest Service non wilderness to the west and north. The 7,794 acre Soldier Creek Wilderness was used in conjunction with Fort Robinson Military Reservation as a wood reserve, horse & mule pasture. The campground has 3 sites with picnic table and fire ring, along with at least 3 other camping areas large enough for a horse trailer or RV. There is also a hand pump well providing potable water, 3 vault toilets, garbage cans and a large 15-paddock corral system. Livestock feed is not available and stock water must be hauled to the corral from nearby creeks or hand pump during the fee period. Campground is open year round. No potable water or garbage services available from Mid-November to early May, so please pack it in and pack it out. Boots & Saddle Trail is 7.1 miles, accessed from the North Fork Trailhead located at campsite 1 and ties into the Trooper Trail. Trooper Trail Loop is 9.7 miles and is accessed from the Middle and South Fork Trailheads located in the campground. Trail brochures are available at the campground. Call the Pine Ridge Ranger District Office at (308) 432-0300 for more information.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
5. Crawford City Park
Crawford, Nebraska6 Reviews•4 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
6. Soldier Creek Campground — Fort Robinson State Park
Crawford, Nebraska4 Reviews•8 Photos•33 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Prairie View Campground
Harrison, Nebraska8 Reviews•27 Photos•19 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
8. Gilbert-Baker Wildlife Management Area
Harrison, Nebraska1 Review•9 Saves- Pets
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
9. Pavement Ends
Harrison, Nebraska2 Reviews•17 Photos•10 SavesOur campground has a quiet, serene, setting in the NW corner of Nebraska. Unobstructed view of the solar eclipse and the night sky!
- Pets
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Drinking Water
$10 - $25 / night
10. Chadron State Park Campground
Chadron, Nebraska17 Reviews•63 Photos•49 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$100 / night
Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Harrison
115 Reviews of 30 Harrison Campgrounds
Dave B.
Guide
Harrison City Park
Tight and cozy
Like James reported, there are two very close sites with a third for handicapped. Quiet little town. My neighbor and I enjoyed a conversation.
- PPaul K.Guide
Crawford City Park
Noisy but did the job
Any vegans might find this place too much. We may have hit it at the wrong time if the week. But the hundred thousand cattle across the tracks sounding like constant swarming bees might be too much for some. Or maybe imagine you are 5kms from a f1 gp track. Did I mention the trains?
Fred S.
Legend
Red Cloud Campground
Good for overnight stay
Was not interested in staying one night at Chadron State Park. Nice state park, but the campground was a little too crowded for my liking. It was also expensive. Stayed at Red Cloud Campground instead. Glad we did. As stated in previous reviews, this campground is clean and well maintained. I wouldn't recommend amy rig larger than a truck camper. Concrete picnic table, grill, metal fire ring, almost level gravel parking spot. Partial shade. In pine forest. Gravel campground road, ends in small loop. Sites not quite level but most not bad. Tent camping posible. Dirt & grass sites; mowed. Some are large, some with some privacy. Single vault toilet, clean with tp. Campground is in the woods next to US Hwy 385. Noisy, especially with truck traffic. Noise decreased about 10pm. Otherwise, really nice campground. Would recommend for overnight stay. AT&T data service good; bad T-Mobile service.
- JJanet K.Guide
Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area
Peaceful campground
Supposed to be good birding here but nothing special. Reservoir was low but ppl fishing, tubing and having fun. Some sites close together along reservoir. We camped near tent sites at far end of campground in cottonwoods. No neighbors so peaceful. Clean pit toilets and water. Campground lights drowned out the stars :(
- JJanet K.Guide
Red Cloud Campground
Well kept small campground
Well kept small campground. Clean pit toilets, no water. Beautiful trees and great birds! We were the only ones there mid July, mid week. Good for a one night stay away from the hubbub of Chadron SP. Only downside is the noise from the road.
James P.Legend
Prairie View Campground
Not the worst I’ve stayed at…
Able to pick own site. All pull through sites. Sites are close together. Electrical box and water connection appears to be relatively new. No frills.
Renee H.
Ranger
Red Cloud Campground — Fort Robinson State Park
Newer campground in historic location
This is a full hookup (electric/water/sewer) campground, appears to be recently updated. Concrete pad, fairly level. Picnic table and grill in each site. Few trees, mixture of shade and non shade sites. Decent amount of space between sites. Bathrooms and showers are available near the partial hookup campground. Good Verizon cell coverage. Campground is on site of old Fort Robinson. The old barracks and post buildings are available to reserve and stay in. This area is prime for equestrians with many trails to explore on horseback. Numerous trails aren’t quite as friendly for hiking on foot because of tall grass. There are a couple of scenic roads (1 unpaved/washboardy; 1 paved on canyon road) to drive and see local landscape. On site attractions: History museum, restaurant serving breakfast/lunch/dinner, indoor swimming pool, horse stables, general store, small library. Historical markers paying homage to Levi Robinson (the fort’s namesake) and the site on which Crazy Horse was killed.
Alex D.Guide
Sheps Canyon Recreation Area
A Hidden Gem!
Wow! The beauty! We stayed here midweek in June - the place was empty. There are at least 40 sites, including 2 group sites, & equestrian sites a little further down the road. The rest of the sites are pull-in & pull-through sites. All the sites have a fire ring & picnic table. There are 2 outhouses, 1 large trash collection, & a group “day use” area with a beach & swimming! I cannot recommend this spot enough, & at $11/night!? What a steal! You can pay at the pay station upon arrival.
Lory A.
Traveler
BJ's Campground
I had a great overnight stay.
There are only a few places to stay in this town and I was relieved on how safe and clean this facility was. Very nice pull through sights and the bathrooms were extremely clean. Dog park right across the street and big rig friendly. This is a smaller place but very easy to maneuver around no matter what size. Loved the grass at each site. Well taken care of and they paid attention to details making it perfect to stay. Definitely a great place for family or Solo Traveler.
James B.RangerHarrison City Park
Great place to stop for up to 3 days
Chose to stay two nights here to allow us to visit Agate Fossil Beds National Monument and Fort Robinson.
Sites are basically two parking stalls on a concrete pad. The only way to fit two RVs at a time would be if they were both vans, and that would be tight.
We were the only people staying, so we could put out our slides and camp in comfort. Have 30 and 50 amp hookups, along with water. Parked is very nicely kept and amazingly quiet at night. There are two bathrooms right next to the camp site. Stay is donation based with deposit right next to camp sites.
Larry K.
Scout
Pioneer Park
Not worth $25, june 2024
It's decent but it's a concrete pad, you have to call city hall to get a code to unlock the water spigot and they close at 4pm. The area is clean but seems to be too expensive compared to other communities within 100 miles. Cross
the border and many Nebraska small towns offer cheaper or free stays. The atmosphere just isn't right but i came in late and needed a place to stay. For $25 next time i will look elsewhere. Maybe I'm cheap, but i expect more convenience for the price and fewer rules. No fires, no fire rings, your grille is ok, that's about all
- jjohn F.Guide
Lone Pine Campground
Great for short (1 night stay or long term month or more)
I stayed a month, owner super responsive and easy to pay. All pull through sites, limited number.
Wild Berries B.Guide
Pine Ridge Dispersed Camping
Good for overnight with phenomenal views
We were worried about this place due to reviews but at the end we’re glad we went as we needed only an overnight stay. It’s easy to find the road that leads to the area but not so much to find the spot to feel comfortable to park with a trailer (albeit very small). As mentioned, spots that seemed suitable have signs stating “not for motorized vehicles”. However those are placed when there is another road leading to views. We used the following spot 42.70534° N, 103.03435° W. It was ok -not much privacy as cars are passing by to the end of the path to watch sunset, walk the dogs or exercise. However the views from this area are simply phenomenal!
- James B.Ranger
Crawford City Park
Overnight stay
Stopped on the way back through Nebraska. Sites were $20 for 50amp service with water. There is a dump site located near the sites, which you have to drive into the grass to use. There is a feed lot or hub for cattle across the creek. When we were there, it was loud with the sound of a bunch of cows.
Had difficulty finding a view of the sky for Starlink due to trees.
Good Verizon signal so no problem. - SSteveScout
Pony Soldier RV Park
Ok if just want a place to sleep for a night
Staff is extremely friendly. I took a shower immediately upon arrival and it was not a good experience. There were 3 stalls for women with no shower curtains covering each stall. Only 1 stall actually worked (barely). It took up to 7 minutes for the water to get warm and the pressure was a trinkle at best. I could not wash my hair because I would never get the soap out. Parking pad is dirt and weeds. Limited picnic tables. No fire pits. No propane. The train is across the road and loud horns. The last train we heard was 10p and it rain approximately every 40 minutes. Cash only to pay for site-$45 for 30 amp. The sunset was beautiful.
- Ryan S.Scout
Soldier Creek Campground
Get away from the crowd
6 miles west of Fort Robinson on Soldier Creek Rd. First come first serve, $15 per night and only 6 spots available if I remember.
This area is used frequently by those riding horseback as there is a horse corral next to a couple of the campsites to the south.
If you like to hike and fish there I'd a trail that goes west from the campsites 1.3 miles to 3 ponds filled with brown trout.
- sshirley D.Guide
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park
This is an awesome city park. Water and electric on concrete pads. Good spacing between sites. Clean and open. Nice to walk about the whole area. Concrete bean bag toss games and about 5 horseshoe pitches. Bring your own toys. Basketball court and kids playground as part of the whole park. Dump station is easy to get to. Would definitely be back. This is a first come first serve park. But we had no problems getting a nice site.
- JJanet K.Guide
Soldier Creek Campground
Small beautiful campground
Small, peaceful camping spot. Great birds! Gravel road in is in good shape (about 5 miles). Just before the final climb to the campground there is a creek that needs to be crossed. It is paved but heavy rains might make it difficult. Just before the creek crossing on the east side of the road there is a camping/picnic area that is a possible location.
Once you enter the park there are 2 sites in a large grassy area to the right with picnic tables, fire pits and garbage (recycling too!). We stayed in #1 and it was very pleasant with a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Turn left at the T following the horse/motor home signs. There are 3 more sites here. Pump water and very clean pit toilets here. This is the horse area. There is another site down the road to the right with table, fire pit and pit toilet.
- MMagdalenaGuide
Toadstool Geological Park & Campground
Simple and nice
Beautiful scenery but no shade. Luckily it was not so hot that day. Very nice place for one or two days, it’s also not overcrowded.
- CChris A.Guide
BJ's Campground
Great Overnight Stop
Pros:
Level sites
Easy place to get in and out of
Water, electricity, sewer, (I also noticed cable hookups but did not inquire about them)
Fairly priced
Conveniently located
Wifi
When we checked in we were given a list of places to eat, get fuel, walk the dogs
Cons:
None that I can think of at the moment.
We used this place as an overnight stop on our way back home, it was everything you could ask for in an overnight stop. I have zero complaints and think it was the best overnight campground we had stayed at on the entire trip.
- LLeslie B.Ranger
Sheps Canyon Recreation Area
Really nice
Sites are spread out and also have great "lawns". Fairly new, so facilities are in great shape. If lake is really low, it would not be as inviting, but on this trip I only had to walk 50' to the water. 2 cubicles with shower and toilet, plus vault toilets. Much less densely packed than angostura rec area campgrounds.
- RRichard &.Guide
BJ's Campground
Great place to stay while playing through
We stayed at BJ’s Campground for just one night while passing through the area. We were in our class C while slowly making our way across the country. We had no problems getting a spot here. Sites are gravel for the RV, very level, and very well maintained. All sites are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had a grassy area with a covered picnic table. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a park across the street with a playground.
The access to the campground was easy. Use caution when exiting the park. Google Maps took us down a block to exit the park. This was convenient for our campsite, but ended up with a couple of deep dips at crossroads. The streets coming into the park did not have dips.
We had 2 bar LTE with Verizon. Our hotspot was usable and performed very well. The campground wifi was average at best.
We enjoyed our brief stay at this campground. We will stay again when traveling this way.
Mel B.Scout
Chadron State Park Campground
Very quiet pre season
We were here April 10, and we were the only campers in our part of the loop. Some roadway noise but nothing bothersome. Just a vault toilet near us, but very clean, and a short walk to the flush facilities. Plus a soda vending machine.
- JJoel L.Guide
Crawford City Park
Awesome we campground
Cute, quiet we campground with a few powered spots and primitive spots. We chose the primitive spot (figured it was just the grass). Fresh water abalone from a spigot.
Trains are a bit noisy but that’s it.
5 ton weight limit on bridge to get in!!
Robert W.GuideRed Cloud Campground — Fort Robinson State Park
Fort Robinson Red Cloud Campground
Nice campground. NE SP requires a pass for each motorized vehicle. In state is $6 per day or $30 annual. Out of state is $12 per day or $60 annual. $30 per day plus cost of pass.
- DDaniel C.Guide
Crawford City Park
Nice but noisy
Clean campground, 4 sites with electricity and water ($20). Many sites without electricity ($10). The noise is from the 4-BNSF trains per hour coming from/going to the Wyoming coal fields.
- llili G.Guide
Toadstool Geological Park & Campground
Beautiful WINDY site
one of the most spectacular campgrounds i’ve ever seen. SUPER FREAKIN WINDY. legit do not even try if you have a tent you will not stay on the ground. still, awesome place only $15 a night w bathrooms, shade shelter, grills, n tables
Guide to Harrison
If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Harrison, Nebraska, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.
Pet-friendly campgrounds include Toadstool Geological Park & Campground
- At Toadstool Geological Park & Campground, pets are welcome, making it a fantastic choice for those traveling with dogs.
- This campground offers a unique landscape with beautiful scenery, perfect for short hikes with your pet.
- With only a few sites available, it provides a peaceful atmosphere for you and your pet to relax and explore.
Dog-friendly activities while camping near Harrison
- While staying at Soldier Creek Campground, you can enjoy hiking trails that lead to scenic ponds, ideal for a day of adventure with your dog.
- The nearby Gilbert-Baker Wildlife Management Area offers excellent hiking and fishing opportunities, allowing you to bond with your pet in a natural setting.
- At Crawford City Park, you can take leisurely walks along the park's trails, providing a great way to enjoy the outdoors with your dog.
Dog owners appreciate the amenities at Harrison City Park
- Harrison City Park features electric hookups and clean facilities, making it a convenient stop for pet owners.
- The park's quiet atmosphere allows for a relaxing stay, where you can enjoy the company of your pet without the hustle and bustle of larger campgrounds.
- With picnic tables available, you can enjoy meals outdoors with your furry friend by your side.
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