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Hastings Campground provides pull-through RV sites and tent camping for visitors traveling with pets. Pets must be kept on leash throughout the grounds, and owners are responsible for waste cleanup. The campground features electric hookups, toilets, and trash service in a convenient location just down the street from Walmart. Grand Island KOA, located about 20 minutes north of Hastings, offers more extensive pet amenities with tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and pet-friendly cabin options. Visitors should watch their pets' paws for goat head stickers at Hastings Campground, as noted in recent experiences. Both locations maintain clean facilities and level sites suitable for overnight stays with animals.
Mormon Island State Recreation Area Campground allows pets throughout their spacious camping areas with ample space between sites. The grounds include multiple fishing lakes, swimming areas, and nature trails where leashed pets can accompany their owners. Campground facilities include modern restrooms, showers, electric hookups, and picnic tables at each site. Interstate 80 noise is audible but trees help buffer the sound. Other pet-friendly options include Adams County Fairgrounds with electric hookups and grassy camping areas, and Wood River West State Wildlife Management Area for more primitive camping experiences. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from April through October, though several remain open year-round including Hastings Campground and Mormon Island. Temperature extremes in summer months require extra attention to pet hydration and comfort when camping.
"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."
"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."
"Family and pet friendly campground"
"very few campers on a Tuesday in Oct
- nice paths for an after dinner stroll with the dogs
- att cell service is good
- no internet
- easy acces from the Highway
- lots of Highway truck noise"
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"This is a great l little campground in Hastings 55 sites,all pull thru ,requires reservations,402-462-5621 made a reservation pulled in and out stayed a month friendly owner and manager"
"Cool campground with lots of playground equipment, easy access to walking and bike paths and right next to Stuhr Museum which is well worth a trip!"
"Beautiful park on the outskirts of town. I counted 20 concrete rv pads and numerous tent sites. Access to water and dump station with electricity at the site. $30 per night."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Highway noise is loud, but that means you don’t have to drive far to catch some rest. Small spot, only a couple vehicles would fit. Only one here tonight"
"Highway noise might be an issue, but the privacy, birdsong, and pond make up for it."
"If you're looking for a nice area to camp, trail walk, and relax on a low budget, this is a great spot."
"There's a playground nearby and several walking paths as well as a restroom. these cell service was great and the camp even has free wi-fi provided by the city."
"Nice city park trail through the trees for a good morning walk. "
"Right off of I-80, next to a large Pilot truck stop with Subway."
"Firefly campgrounds is a fairly new campground, around 2 years. The trees will need sometime to grow and the pond needs some work. The sites on the North side are close together."
from $35 - $99 / night
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RangerVery 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.
TravelerThis 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.
LegendStopped 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.
GuideThis 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!
ScoutFamily and pet friendly campground
GuideStopped for the night. Primitive camping at $10 per night. Must have State Park sticker as it is managed by NE Game and Parks. Has handicap restroom available and covered picnic tables. Little pond for fishing with a dock. Pets allowed, no fire pits onsite, no water or dumpsite. Can see interstate so expect traffic noise.
TravelerThe only way to reserve a site is through camp spot and we have a little trouble with that because it did not let me pick my site number. We arrived Friday evening on Memorial weekend and it was crowded. The campsite is great on the pocketbook but you have to pay a $10 fee to lock in your site and I am so glad we did! There was only three other empty spots in the entire campground and they were all marked reserved when we got there. The campground was pretty busy We were a little disappointed in our site because it was very small and kind of sandwiched between two big campers so not a lot of privacy and not a lot of room. There were a lot of people fishing and kayaking and a lot of dogs. There are showers and bathrooms but they are up near the entrance to the campground although they did have porta potties near the campsites. Although the grounds were well maintained the grass was mowed there was volleyball net setup disc golf available a pet exercise area the fountain was beautiful and shady in most areas. We would probably return on a non-holiday weekend when it's not so busy.
LegendNebraska is abounding with recreation areas many within a reasonable distance of the main highway running across the state. But War Axe, a much smaller area offers immediate access to fishing and fun within only 30 seconds of the highway!!
I visited this area and quickly was surprised by how such a small location could have such a great opportunity for someone like myself to enjoy a quiet day at a small lake. Despite being so close to the highway, the location is quiet and calm, a perfect way to spend a day or up to 10 days.
There isn't much to say about this site that is negative, the grass is a plush green and backs up to a corn field, so iconically Nebraska!! The site is small and only caters to a handful of campers at $10 per site. While primitive there is a flush toilet with running water making it feel not quite as primitive as other sites along the same stretch. Lush trees shade the camping zones and a small boat launch offers those stopping in. the opportunity to get in the water or enjoy the small shoreline.
One thing to be said for any recreation area in Nebraska is a friendly reminder that you will need an access pass to stay here or even visit. These cannot be obtained at the site and must be repurchased before visiting either online or at one of the main offices. This I found to be a big inconvenience throughout the entire state as I passed by on a weekend and was unaware.
The area is well patrolled and actually a ranger was present when I visited. He was a great source of information and allowed me to access the area despite my lack of knowledge of the pass requirement. There is no gate or monitoring when you enter only an honor box near the restrooms.
Campsites are marked with tables and fire rings and any restrictions are posted at the same area as the honor box.
I loved this location and would gladly stop in again if in the area!! Very cute and small, not busy and easy to access makes for the perfect place to spend a day or night.
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ScoutThis campground is situated near interstate 80 and surrounded by cornfields, surprise surprise for Nebraska. Nice people, clean bathrooms and well kept property. There is a mixture of shaded and non-shaded sites. We had full hookups which were all in good order. There is a new manager at the campground who is working on upgrading some of the facilities and amenities. This KOA sounds like it will be improving on already nice conditions. Although near the highway there was not a lot of road noise.
Camping near Hastings, Nebraska offers diverse overnight experiences from established campgrounds with full amenities to basic tent sites. The area sits at approximately 1,900 feet elevation with temperatures ranging from mid-90s in summer to below freezing in winter. The central Nebraska landscape features prairie terrain interspersed with small waterways and recreational lakes.
Fishing opportunities: Crystal Lake State Recreation Area provides access to stocked fishing ponds. "First come, self register for $20 electricity. One water sticker 30' off gravel road at campsite 4," notes Joan C., though water availability can be limited.
Swimming access: George H Clayton Campground includes nearby aquatic facilities during summer months. "The camp hosts were friendly and helpful. The bathrooms were clean. We never tried the showers," reports Kimberly M., who found it convenient for overnight stays.
Wildlife observation: Wood River West State Wildlife Management Area offers primitive camping with natural surroundings. However, visitors should take precautions as Mary warns, "Tick central! Stay on the gravel, and check, check, check. Took a 50 foot walk on short grass and had at least 15 ticks."
Level concrete pads: Firefly Meadows provides well-maintained sites with modern amenities. Kenneth B. describes, "Off of I80, however not nosy, cornfield on the other sides. My campsite has a tree on each side. Even though not very big sites, it is shaded, level, concrete, water, electric."
Clean facilities: Streeter Park Campground maintains good restroom facilities despite minimal fees. "Streeter Park has electric and water hook-ups for campers and has a nice park and a nature walk. It is also right next to the municipal pool," writes Travis H., noting the donation-based payment system.
Spacious layouts: Multiple campgrounds offer generous site spacing, though exceptions exist. At Grand Island KOA, Mary T. observed contrasting site configurations: "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 tent camping great sites."
Highway noise levels: Many campgrounds sit near Interstate 80, creating varied noise experiences. At Windmill State Recreation Area Campground, Doug W. notes, "Unlike most highways, I80 doesn't quiet down after dark. The heavy trucks come out at night. For most city dwellers you don't notice the noise but I live in a very rural area."
Seasonal bathroom access: Winter camping requires planning for limited facilities. At Mormon Island State Recreation Area Campground, one camper experienced: "In March, the campground was still in WINTER season so only one bathroom location open and no showers open in winter, and limited water access points."
Weather considerations: Central Nebraska experiences significant weather events including severe storms. "While camping at Mormon Island, we went through one of the worst storms! 85 to 90 mile an hour winds with hail!" reported Dark M., who noted limited storm warning communication from staff.
Playground access: George H Clayton Campground offers multiple play areas throughout the grounds. One visitor noted, "We were greeted by a very friendly camp hostess who showed us our site #12. The campground is 3.5 miles from the Grand Island Ne exit 312. The Rv spots had Electric, paved, and level."
Swimming options: Multiple campgrounds feature swimming opportunities during summer months. At Grand Island KOA, Jared C. found, "I was surprised how quite the sites were with it being so close to I80. The shower and bath houses are very clean. There is lots to keep kids busy... our 3 year old spent most of the evening catching toads."
Pet-friendly considerations: When seeking pet-friendly camping near Hastings, Nebraska, watch for specific hazards. At Hastings Campground, Shane T. warns, "There was lots of goat head stickers so watch the furry friends paws." This makes proper footwear important for both humans and animals.
Hookup reliability: Electric service varies between campgrounds, with some offering both 30 and 50 amp options. At Adams County Fairgrounds, Kerry L. reported, "Stayed in the grassy part of the fairgrounds. Everything I needed. A little loud from traffic but not too bad."
Overnight convenience: Multiple options exist for quick highway stops. Peter W. found Grand Island KOA "situated near interstate 80 and surrounded by cornfields, surprise surprise for Nebraska. Nice people, clean bathrooms and well kept property. There is a mixture of shaded and non-shaded sites."
Site spacing: Consider personal space needs when selecting campgrounds. Comparing options helps find more room between sites. Jenny G. describes Firefly Meadows as "Fine for overnight. No frills camping for one overnight is exactly what we needed, and what we got. Bathhouse itself was nice and clean, but needed a little maintenance."
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