Top Tent Camping near Hastings, NE

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Best Tent Sites Near Hastings, NE (5)


Recent Tent Reviews In Hastings

216 Reviews of 5 Hastings Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kearny SRA
    September 24, 2024

    Fort Kearny SRA

    Quiet nice Campground

    Very inexpensive, convenient, nice place to stay for a layover. It's a first come basis with I believe 22 RV sites. They have a dump, clean bathrooms with hot showers(which super clean), a playground for the kids and a couple of walking/hiking trails nearby. The very long Cerro Gordo County trail is close to 50 miles long. Believe the cost was only $15 on our summer early September rate and drops to $10 basically in October for a few months, which includes a small fire pi, tabke, and electric! I'll just say a gem of a simple place.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Trails Recreation Area
    September 23, 2024

    Pioneer Trails Recreation Area

    nice, quiet campground near the highway

    We stayed there in late August on a weeknight.  The sites look new, possibly recently refurbished.  There is a small lake near which is an easy walk.  Everything was clean and recently mowed grass.  In the middle of corn fields, but a nice quiet place to spend one night.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Streeter Park Campground
    September 9, 2024

    Streeter Park Campground

    Really good overnight stop

    Streeter Park is a nice park with ball fields, walking paths, waterpark and a small campground. The campground has about a dozen or so sites set up in a gravel parking lot next to the waterpark. It's a place where you can pull in your camper & spend the night. It's free, although a donation is requested. The sites are small parking spaces, close together. Each site has a picnic table, electricity & water. Waste disposal is also available in the campground as well as trash dumpsters. You can use the restrooms at the waterpark & ball field; they were open all night. No shower facilty. The one negative is the road noise; it was loud at times. This campground is not a destination; it's a really good place for an overnight stop.

  • 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 Lincoln Park
    August 6, 2024

    Lincoln Park

    Excellent spot

    Quite park with lots of space. There are about 20 free Rv spots with electric and water hookups and several site with electricity for tents. They have nice clean bathrooms, a large playground in the shade, and a fishing pond

  • Camper-submitted photo from Firefly Meadows
    July 18, 2024

    Firefly Meadows

    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, at least on the women’s side. No playground or amenities besides the bathhouse and laundry. Some kids fishing at the pond were catching small fish. Right off of I-80, next to a large Pilot truck stop with Subway.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bruning Dam Recreation Area
    July 17, 2024

    Bruning Dam Recreation Area

    For The Outdoorsman

    Only two small sites and one appears to hamve sewage. There's a bathroom available. Best suited for an outdoorsman that's hunting or fishing.

  • 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
    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 Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins
    June 30, 2024

    Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins

    Great place

    Nice n quiet with a good breeze lots around for kids to do well kept n everything works as should I get back this way I will spend more time here next time .owners are real friendly and informative.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Village Campground
    June 13, 2024

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Ravenna Lake State Recreation Area
    May 28, 2024

    Ravenna Lake State Recreation Area

    Pleasant Stay

    The 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Village Campground
    May 16, 2024

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Coot Shallows WMA
    May 11, 2024

    Coot Shallows WMA

    Good for a day

    It's a small park with a pond that you can fish at. We were the only campers in for the day and honestly probably wouldn't be great for tents. There are 3 pull outs that you can put in an RV or camper but not much else to this place.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Windmill State Rec Area
    October 27, 2023

    Windmill State Rec Area

    Clean well maintained and easy stop

    Nice trail around the outside that wove in and out of the trees for dog walking. Otherwise, I'm in an RV so no road noise. One caution for Verizon users who want to work during the day, the wireless is slow. Great after traffic slows but completely unworkable otherwise.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wood River West State Wildlife Management Area
    October 6, 2023

    Wood River West State Wildlife Management Area

    Great overnight spot when traveling cross country!

    We stopped here just to sleep when traveling across the country. It was easy to find and a relatively quiet spot. You could hear some road noise but I didn’t find it to bad. Nice views in the full moon! There is a pretty strong farm smell so just be prepared for that!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Village Campground
    September 13, 2023

    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.

  • 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 Wood River West State Wildlife Management Area
    August 22, 2023

    Wood River West State Wildlife Management Area

    Super Convenient

    Stopped here to sleep for the night on a cross-country road trip. It’s a gravel road right off I-80; farmland surrounded the camping spot and it was pretty private. No facilities so be prepared to pack out what you pack in.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Kearny SRA
    August 18, 2023

    Fort Kearny SRA

    Overpriced and subpar campground

    I've stayed 3 times at the Fort Kearney SRA for convenience only.  Nebraska Game & Parks has a punitive price model that charges out-of-state visitors $12/day to enter a park with a campground (no Senior discounts either) and then $15/day for a primitive campsite (no water or electric) that is a looong ways for the dirty and rundown restrooms.

  • Camper-submitted photo from George H Clayton Campground (Hall County Park)
    August 17, 2023

    George H Clayton Campground (Hall County Park)

    Fantastic!

    It is as described by everyone else. I updated the RV price. Also to clarify; there is NO water at individual sites, only power. The water filling station is the first pull out on the left as entering the RV section. Look for the sign. If you miss it you'll need to have another drive around this beautiful city park. Abundant walking and cycling opportunities as well.

  • 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.



Guide to Hastings

Camping near Hastings, NE, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to pitch a tent or a full-service RV park, there are options that cater to all types of campers.

What to do:

  • Swimming and Relaxing: Many campgrounds, like Grand Island KOA, have pools that are perfect for cooling off. One camper mentioned, "The pool was nice and refreshing," making it a great spot to unwind after a day of exploring.
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, check out Mormon Island State Recreation Area. A reviewer noted, "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 park is well kept and clean."
  • Playgrounds and Activities for Kids: Campgrounds like Double Nickel Campground offer plenty of activities for families. One visitor shared, "There are all sorts of games: Basketball, volleyball, miniature golf, Large Jenga, etc..."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Streeter Park Campground highlighted, "Very clean bathrooms," which is a big plus for many.
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have staff that go above and beyond. A camper at Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins said, "Owners are so kind, campground is immaculate," showing how much a friendly face can enhance the experience.
  • Pet-Friendly Options: If you’re traveling with pets, several campgrounds, like Recharge Lake Campground, allow dogs. One reviewer mentioned, "There is a lot of noise from the highway," but still appreciated the pet-friendly environment.

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near highways, which can lead to noise. A visitor at Kearney RV Park & Campground noted, "Being right next to the highway very bad road noise," so be prepared if you're sensitive to sound.
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. For example, Smith Creek Recreation Area has no drinking water or electric hookups, but it’s free and offers a nice spot to camp.
  • Reservations: Some campgrounds, like Nebraska Fort Kearny State Recreation Area, have first-come, first-served sites, so arriving early is a good idea, especially during peak season.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. A family at Double Nickel Campground enjoyed the "Saturday movie night the park put on for the kids."
  • Safety First: Always check for nearby amenities like restrooms and first aid stations. A camper at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area appreciated the "playgrounds for kids" and the availability of bike rentals.
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy and energized. One camper at Recharge Lake Campground mentioned, "Weather was pleasant... always windy in Nebraska," so a picnic could be a fun option.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure to verify the availability of electric and water hookups. A visitor at Grand Island KOA noted, "Sites are long but thin and we were able to stay hooked up for the next day travel."
  • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites for easier setup. A reviewer at Kearney RV Park & Campground mentioned, "Nice level pads," which is a big plus for RVers.
  • Plan for Noise: Be prepared for some noise from highways or trains. A camper at Windmill State Rec Area said, "The heavy trucks come out at night," so consider bringing earplugs if you're sensitive to sound.

Camping around Hastings, NE, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin. Just remember to check the amenities and plan accordingly for a great outdoor experience!

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