Top Glamping near Hastings, NE

Camping near Hastings, Nebraska

Camping near Hastings, Nebraska, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature or a family-friendly campground with plenty of amenities, you'll find something that suits your needs. The campgrounds in this area are known for their clean facilities, friendly staff, and convenient locations.

From established campgrounds like Grand Island KOA to state recreation areas such as Mormon Island State Recreation Area and Windmill State Recreation Area, there's no shortage of options. Each campground has its unique features and amenities, making it easy to find the perfect spot for your next camping trip.

What to do

Camping near Hastings offers a range of activities to keep you entertained. Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, or simply relaxing by the campfire, there's something for everyone.

At Mormon Island State Recreation Area, fishing is a popular activity. As Shannon G. mentioned, "Mormon island is just right if the interstate at the Grand Island exit. The sites are a little too close to each other but people are friendly and the park is well kept and clean." Read more.

For those who enjoy swimming, the pool at Grand Island KOA is a great place to cool off. Kimberly N. shared, "Loved the pool. It was clean. Showers were clean. You can order a pizza in the office." Read more.

If you're looking for a scenic walk, the trail at Windmill State Recreation Area is perfect for a leisurely stroll. Teresa T. noted, "Nice trail around the outside that wove in and out of the trees for dog walking." Read more.

What campers like

Campers appreciate the clean facilities and friendly staff at the campgrounds near Hastings. These features make for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

At Grand Island KOA, Monique C. highlighted the excellent customer service: "After traveling all day it was nice meeting a happy face and great customer service." Read more.

Julie W. also praised the cleanliness and friendly staff at Grand Island KOA: "The staff were friendly, helpful, and informative. Definitely recommended! Our campsite was clean. The shower house was clean, and there was plenty of hot water." Read more.

At Mormon Island State Recreation Area, Eric P. appreciated the location and amenities: "This is a nice and well-kept campground. Good shade on our section that is away from the lake and close to the shower houses. Shower houses are clean and typical for NGPC campgrounds." Read more.

What you should know

While camping near Hastings has many positives, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure a smooth experience.

Some campers have noted that the sites at Grand Island KOA can be a bit cramped. Jeremy L. mentioned, "This campsite has lots almost on top of one another. There is hardly any room to set up your tent. Adjacent campsites are so close together you can hear everyone's conversation." Read more.

Noise from the nearby interstate can be an issue at some campgrounds. Doug W. shared his experience at Windmill State Recreation Area: "Unlike most highways, I80 doesn't quiet down after dark. The heavy trucks come out at night." Read more.

Additionally, internet connectivity can be spotty. Teresa T. noted at Windmill State Recreation Area, "One caution for Verizon users who want to work during the day, the wireless is slow. Great after traffic slows but completely unworkable otherwise." Read more.

Tips for camping with families

Camping with families near Hastings can be a fun and memorable experience. Many campgrounds offer family-friendly amenities and activities to keep everyone entertained.

At Grand Island KOA, there are plenty of activities for kids. Kimberly N. mentioned, "Lots of activities for kids. Playground, bikes, basketball, pool." Read more.

The proximity to city amenities can also be a plus for families. Eric P. shared his experience at Mormon Island State Recreation Area: "Location is the big benefit of this location. Literally right off the interstate and all the amenities of the city of Grand Island are only 5 minutes away." Read more.

For families with pets, the trails at Windmill State Recreation Area are great for dog walking. Teresa T. noted, "Nice trail around the outside that wove in and out of the trees for dog walking." Read more.

Tips from RVers

RVers will find several campgrounds near Hastings that cater to their needs, with amenities like electric hookups, dump stations, and easy access to the interstate.

Molly P. found Mormon Island State Recreation Area to be a great layover spot: "One night stop at the very well maintained RV and Campground. RV spots are level and electric hookup only. Dump station and water fill available." Read more.

At Windmill State Recreation Area, Doug W. appreciated the large sites and cell service: "The sites are large with 30 amp power and excellent cell service." Read more.

For those looking for a quick overnight stop, Steve F. recommended Windmill State Recreation Area: "Very easy and clean. Showers were fine after two days on the road and a few spots still available for a camper van after 10pm on a Saturday night." Read more.

Camping near Hastings, Nebraska, offers a variety of experiences for all types of campers. Whether you're traveling with family, in an RV, or just looking for a peaceful retreat, you'll find a campground that meets your needs.

Best Glamping Sites Near Hastings, NE (5)

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    1.

    Grand Island KOA

    27 Reviews
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    47 Saves
    Doniphan, Nebraska

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    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

    17 Reviews
    45 Photos
    76 Saves
    Kearney, Nebraska
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Kearney RV Park & Campground

    13 Reviews
    30 Photos
    22 Saves
    Kearney, Nebraska
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    War Axe State Rec Area

    3 Reviews
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    14 Saves
    Alda, Nebraska
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      Edgar City Camp Facility

      1 Review
      Hastings, Nebraska
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents

    Recent Glamping Reviews In Hastings

    61 Reviews of 5 Hastings Campgrounds


    • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
      August 7, 2024

      Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

      Easy spot to stay!

      Pulled in at night - was easy to get a spot. Very relaxing campground set against old growth trees. Beautiful pastures and some fishing ponds. Sites seemed pretty level. Right off highway but peaceful and quiet. Needs a little upkeep in terms of mowing the grass and cleaning trash up from the ponds.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Grand Island KOA
      July 15, 2024

      Grand Island KOA

      On top of neighbors

      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. Loved a lot of restrooms. Pool was nice. If you are tent camping great sites.

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      June 30, 2024

      Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

      An escape thats worth it

      First time at this park. 6/30/24. You roll in the staff are friendly to help. The park is quiet, plenty of room for your site. Its deffinetly a good stay if traveling through.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
      August 22, 2023

      Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

      Peaceful camp just off the interstate

      This is a great campground with lots of shade and amenities. The showers require coins to operate, so make sure you bring $1 bills for the coin machine if you don’t have quarters. Half of the campsites are first come first serve, but we had no problem getting a site late at night.

      Note that you have to pay for both the campsite itself and for a motor vehicle permit. It seemed a little steep to me because we had to stay for two nights, and the total came out to $74. Maybe I’m just cheap.

      There are lots of playgrounds for kids. Also the campground host is situated next to a free bike rental stand. You can take a bike for free and ride around the whole campsite at any time. Pretty cool!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Kearney RV Park & Campground
      August 16, 2023

      Kearney RV Park & Campground

      Great for a quick one night stay!

      Easy in and out, plenty of pull thru spaces. We could have made it a very long day and arrived at home, but this was a great place to shut down and rest with the air on so we are out of the wind and heat.

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      August 4, 2023

      Grand Island KOA

      A little break

      After traveling all day it was nice meeting a happy face and great customer service. Sites are long but thin and we were able to stay hooked up for the next day travel. Pool was nice and refreshing.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
      June 25, 2023

      Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

      Great camping !

      Enjoyed our short stay here. Found by accident trying to find a different location, but a pleasant place to stay for a couple nights. The one downside is the pit toilets. They hadn’t been emptied in who knows when. The tp was piled high and there were flies. Yuck! Thankfully, we didn’t have to use them. Hosts were very nice and even have bikes for the kids. Posting a video about this park on YouTube soon. Skyways to Highways

    • Camper-submitted photo from Kearney RV Park & Campground
      May 27, 2023

      Kearney RV Park & Campground

      Why not 5

      Very nice campground. Plenty of room between sites. Nice little beach areas. Plenty of room to walk the dog. And the dog park is big enough for the dog to run & play in. Wi-Fi is excellent. Cell service too. Now you wonder why not a 5. Being right next to the  highway very bad road noise. Had to turn the fan on high to drown it out. Other than that, this is a great campground.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Kearney RV Park & Campground
      May 22, 2023

      Kearney RV Park & Campground

      Nice spot

      If you don’t mind hwy noise (we slept in a roof top tent) after a long day of driving no issue sleeping. Nice level pads. Easy check in (after hours) called ahead and paid and they left us a camp map and our site info. Bathrooms were nice with laundry and “storm shelter”

    • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
      April 5, 2023

      Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

      Lots of camping option

      This is a nice site with electric and tent sites. Each site has fire ring and there are vault toilets around the site. There are tent site that are free. You can camp there off season. Some of the site are on the river. There are also several hiking trails.

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      September 20, 2022

      Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

      Not worth it at all zero stars

      Ok so the cost to camp here is very expensive considering what they offer... First the sites are all in terrible condition..  the shower house is gross and the vault toilets.. puke. They where so over full the toilet paper was at the top... We could smell it  all the way down where we were and it was a long distance away ..  the playground is terrible cigarettes and booze bootles everywhere... Come on you have an attendant on site what do they do but junk up the place with old dirty bicycles piled high In a nasty campsite...   We had been heading home from a mountain camping trip where we where in a camping area with zero power zero water and vault toilets and those where immaculately clean..  we only spent like 6 bucks a night to stay there and it was much nicer than this crap hole..

    • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
      September 7, 2022

      Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

      Not worth it for tent camping

      After much deliberation, and with great regret, I am declaring myself a Nebraska State Parks campground anti. There are three interlocking reasons for this decision:

      1. Both the campgrounds I have been to (this one and Rock Creek Station SRA) seem to treat tent sites as an afterthought: each park has a very small number of tenting spaces that are kind of on the margins of the campground. At Fort Kearny, the sites that were available were also either totally slanted or full of trash. It does seem like other parks might not share this problem, but it at least indicates a pattern to be aware of.

      2. In addition to the campsite fee, there is a $12 DAILY out-of-state vehicle entrance fee. This means that a $15 campsite is actually a $27 campsite. I will say, in fairness, that the $12 also allowed my car to enter the Fort Kearny historical site next to the campground.

      3. The showers are coin-operated. This isn’t a cost problem so much as it is a logistical one: who has quarters anymore? Also, because the showers are timed, you can’t turn the water off and back on again, which ruins my entire haircare routine.

      Obviously, these reasons won’t apply to everyone. If you have a camper or RV, your calculus will be totally different. If you’re in-state, and you only have to pay $6 for your vehicle instead of $12, I could see these sites being worth it. And if you don’t have hair that you need to condition, the shower thing might not bother you. But if you are like me, a long-haired out-of-state yokel trying to cross the country with a Honda Accord and a backpacking tent, you might take these considerations into account.

      I will say that this campground is beautiful to drive through, with all the little lakes and the cottonwood trees. Also, the camp hosts offer free bikes for guests to use around the campground and presumably on the nearby hike/ bike trail, which is very kind of them and which I wish I had time to take advantage of.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Kearney RV Park & Campground
      August 30, 2022

      Kearney RV Park & Campground

      Nice stopover

      Stopped here for one night headed east. Friendly staff, nice laundry and bathroom facilities that are handicapped accessible. Big dog park area for the pups. No fires here. Level concrete pads and you can move the picnic tables if needed. There are storm shelters available in the bathhouse.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Grand Island KOA
      August 3, 2022

      Grand Island KOA

      Pleasant with great taste!

      This KOA Campground was very pleasant, and the pizza with wings tasted great! Staff member brought our food to our campsite. The staff were friendly, helpful, and informative. Definitely recommended! Our campsite was clean. The shower house was clean, and there was plenty of hot water.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Grand Island KOA
      August 2, 2022

      Grand Island KOA

      Good place to stop for night

      After a day of driving check in was easy. Loved the pool. It was clean. Showers were clean. You can order a pizza in the office. The two ladies working we’re awesome and even delivered the fresh cooked pizza to our site. Lots of activities for kids. Playground, bikes, basketball, pool. Some sites had trees. Mine did not but we were close to dog run.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Grand Island KOA
      July 15, 2022

      Grand Island KOA

      So cramped

      This campsite has lots almost on top of one another. There is hardly any room to set up your tent. Adjacent campsites are so close together you can hear everyone's conversation.

      On a positive note the pool and bathroom amenities were kept up.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Kearney RV Park & Campground
      July 14, 2022

      Kearney RV Park & Campground

      Very odd bath house

      The park was mostly gravel lot. It was all FHU throughout that I saw the staff was nice at check in. Didn’t have any other interaction with them after that. The park was clean. I just really to comment on the very odd bath house. The showers were separate shower rooms. Two were just shower. There were two other that had a toilet in them. The wasn’t any place to set your bath items or clothes. The were hooks, but some were missing one hook leaving only one. You had to be able to hangs items from a hook and also your bath towel. The toilets were separate rooms one toilet to a room. That’s it. Just a toilet and a trash can. Then the sink/mirror was out in the open room and just two sink-a. No place to set anything if you wanted to blow dry hair after shower. No trash can at sink area. The only place you found a trash can was in the separate toilet room. Very odd layout and any other camper we talked to said the same thing. Trees at sites were only in one area of campground. Our site didn’t have a tree. All sites were concrete pads which is nice. Hook ups were easy to reach without needing to add lengths of hose or cord. LOTS of highway noise. We just did an overnight on way from Montana to Florida. It’s was just okay and would have gotten. More stars from me if not for the odd bath house. I didn’t use the laundry facility, which was also housed in same open floor plan building as toilets, showers and sinks.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Grand Island KOA
      July 13, 2022

      Grand Island KOA

      Close sites, well maintained

      We stayed here in June. The tent sites are very close in proximity- your conversation quickly becomes your neighbors conversation. Tent sites are pull-up which is convenient. There are RVs behind and away from the tent sites (mostly RVs here with about 10 tent sites). We met some great tent neighbors & had nice conversation. One tent neighbor was extremely disruptive (left their dog tied up crying at the site- did not give the dog water the whole time they were there which was 12 hours- It was sad- they were also all around loud and inconsiderate). Other than those neighbors all was good. Laundry on site so bring quarters. Showers are clean enough. Bathrooms are a close walk to tent sites. Not much at the camp store (they were out of a lot of stuff their site says they have & we're not making food either), but they did get an ice delivery when we were there which was helpful. We planned to cook at our site anyway- but it was inconvenient for some families relying on their pizza for dinner. Great sunset views over the cornfield from the tent sites !!!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
      January 3, 2022

      Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

      Nice little spot convenient to the interstate

      Stayed here in late October and was pleasantly surprised by how nice this was. Had gorgeous fall color and a great sunset. Park was sparsely populated, but there were a couple other campers spread around. Very peaceful and quiet. Site and bathrooms were clean, altho the particular site I chose was hard to level my truck out in for car sleeping. Had a really nice sunrise walk around a field behind the site and saw lots of deer. Quick little ten minute or so jog off the interstate and about 15 to get into the actual town. Would definitely stay here again! Had good signal with verizon.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Kearney RV Park & Campground
      November 9, 2021

      Kearney RV Park & Campground

      Clean, well kept, great restrooms

      Clean well kept, mostly pull through spots I think. Ours was both times. Cement spots on gravel near a small pond. Easy access. Nice owners. Cleanest bathrooms/sowers ever.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
      October 2, 2021

      Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

      Great base camp for viewing Sandhill cranes

      Nice camp ground with helpful gate attendants, this Nebraska park represents the conundrum of many public campgrounds. Here, there are plentiful showers (yes, 75 cents for three minutes, woopdeedoo) but no water spigots and few usable pit toilets. There are primitive sites, 30 amp (yellow) and 50 amp (red) sites so no generator noise and all sites are near stocked ponds. A mix of overnight and long term visitors. Sandhills cranes can be viewed in the adjacent corn stubble in April. Limited cell service and no WiFi



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