Best Glamping near Hickman, NE

Platte River State Park Campground provides upscale glamping accommodations near Hickman, Nebraska, offering a mix of deluxe canvas tents, rustic yurts, and fully-furnished glamping units. Located about 20 miles northeast of Hickman, the park combines wilderness immersion with premium comfort features including climate control, quality bedding, and electricity in their glamping units. Several sites feature private decks overlooking the scenic woodlands, with some premium accommodations offering kitchenettes and en-suite bathrooms. Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area also offers elevated glamping experiences with modern amenities throughout its lakeside property. One reviewer highlighted, "This was great glamping in Nebraska. Not only the clean flush toilets and showers that were expected, but games, and activities, and so much more—this campground is almost a resort!"

Visitors at these glamping destinations enjoy both natural surroundings and thoughtful amenities. Platte River State Park provides glampers with easy access to fishing, hiking trails, and seasonal interpretive programs. The park maintains propane fill stations and markets with essential supplies for guests who prefer a more self-sufficient glamping experience. West Omaha/NE Lincoln KOA Holiday adds family-friendly glamping options with activities specifically designed for children and comfortable canvas accommodations. According to a camper, "Lots of activities for the kids. There is a hand-built playground, basketball court, slip n slide, and bounce stuff for kids. The trees are really pretty with cute squirrels running around." Most glamping sites in the area remain open year-round, though premium glamping experiences are most popular during the spring through fall seasons.

Best Glamping Sites Near Hickman, Nebraska (12)

    1. Camp A Way Campground

    31 Reviews
    Lincoln, NE
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 476-2282

    $35 - $67 / night

    "Helpful friendly staff. Huge, clean dog run shaded with locust trees. Best dog run we have seen this trip. Located 3 miles fromHistoric Haymarket in Lincolon. Clean laundry facilities."

    "A fun pass is require and costa about $10 but kids get ice cream, Slushies, water balloons for water wars included with that plus access to trampoline basketball, a nice jump pad, pool, indoor hot tub,"

    2. Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area

    28 Reviews
    Malcolm, NE
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 783-3400

    $25 - $35 / night

    "My first time camping in Nebraska. Ive been to several throughout the US. Loved the spot, I was right next to the lake, great swimming access. Downside drinking water access was difficult."

    "Always a good place for a group (you have neighbors, but it's secluded enough to listen to loud music and easily entertain a rowdy group of 10)."

    3. Platte River State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    South Bend, NE
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 234-2217

    $330 / night

    "Tents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent."

    "New appliances, new furniture, fixtures, new bunk beds, etc. The cabin was very clean and organized upon arrival. They supply most everything thing you need i.e. dishes, cookware, etc."

    4. Legion Memorial Park

    2 Reviews
    Martell, NE
    20 miles
    +1 (402) 821-3016

    "Nice clean bathrooms with showers that are very clean. Easy contactless check-in."

    5. West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

    29 Reviews
    Gretna, NE
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 332-3010

    "Very friendly and helpful staff. The bathrooms & laundry room are clean,a little outdated. The pull through sites seem to be all gravel/stone."

    "Not only was it paved, but also had a huge patio with a table and Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit with additional seating."

    6. Pine Grove RV Park & Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 944-3550

    $27 - $55 / night

    "We love the friendly staff, the onsite cafe, and the beautiful pool.  The owners take great care of the pool, so our grandkids come out and swim with us whenever they can. "

    "Convenient location right off the highway, but with that you do get the noise. Has a playground and pool as will as a convenience store. Bathrooms and showers were clean."

    7. Weeping Water

    3 Reviews
    Louisville, NE
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 267-5152

    $7 - $15 / night

    "Large lake , walking trail . Seems that some site are “ reserved “ by placing the picnic table on the concrete pad. We were able to find 1 open space."

    8. Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area

    11 Reviews
    Wahoo, NE
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 443-4675

    $8 - $40 / night

    "Lake Wanahoo is a fairly new lake in Saunders county Nebraska. The lake is part of the local NRD and was originally managed by the state parks department."

    "My wife and I prefer to stay outside and camp most often. This campground not only has a fun name to repeat to family and friends (or try to remember when writing a review!"

    9. Waubonsie State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Hamburg, IA
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 382-2786

    $12 - $110 / night

    "Not many amenities but the bathrooms are clean and the trails are fantastic. The view is great from the side bluff train. Close to Nebraska city. Tent sites are not too close together."

    "The hiking trails are not for bikes, and they have several different levels or skills levels. The look out was pretty cool as well. We will return, and do some more hiking."

    10. Valparaiso

    1 Review
    Valparaiso, NE
    33 miles
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  • Tarrah C.
    Apr. 5, 2023

    Platte River State Park Campground

    Great for a family get away

    Tents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent. Tons od trails and many of them a taylored to mountain biking. There are 2 types of cabins, basic that has a bed amd refrigerator. Then there are luxury glamping cabins.

  • J
    Jun. 1, 2022

    Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area

    Great getaway weekend

    My first time camping in Nebraska. Ive been to several throughout the US. Loved the spot, I was right next to the lake, great swimming access. Downside drinking water access was difficult.

  • Steve B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2022

    West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

    Great pizza.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. The bathrooms & laundry room are clean,a little outdated. The pull through sites seem to be all gravel/stone. Our back in site had a patio, fire pit and nice patio furniture. Looked like a lot to do for the kids. The camp store is well stocked with RV supplies and parts. After driving all day, then doing laundry it was nice to get a pizza and relax.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 5, 2022

    West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

    The Premium Sites are FANTASTIC

    We stayed here overnight on our way out west, so we didn't have big expectations. We are fairly new to pulling a 5th wheel, so we wanted an easy pull-through site plus we wanted it to be paved. Well there are 2 premium sites - we stayed in site# 89. It was HEAVEN! Not only was it paved, but also had a huge patio with a table and Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit with additional seating. The site was situated such that our "good side" was facing the trees, away from the rest of the campground. We have a 43' 5th Wheel plus our truck, and there was plenty of space. That is the best setup we've had so far. We didn't have time to use any of the amenities, and are not traveling with kids, so I can't speak for how good it was in that regard.

  • M
    Jul. 14, 2016

    Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area

    Graduation Party

    Always a good place for a group (you have neighbors, but it's secluded enough to listen to loud music and easily entertain a rowdy group of 10). Aestheically, Branched Oak is your typical campground. Very pretty in some spots, but on average... lake, trees, and a designated fire area. Fire pit/grill could use some love, and picnic tables are present but oddly placed at times. Always come here a few weekends a year... close drive.

  • Shelby H.
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area

    South Shore T-4

    Pros 

    - Own Beach Front! -- I can not express how amazing this perk is!!! 

    - No "dogs not allowed" signs like the public beaches! 

    - Plenty of trees for shade (and hammocks) 

    - Close parking

    - The breeze off of the lake helped so much with bugs

    - Price $15/night

    - Mowed grass trail nearby.. no clue where it leads - the bugs were too bad!

    - Shower houses within driving distance, or longish walk (not currently open.. Covid)

    - Stars are amazing at night 

    - Fire Pits & Grate  & Picnic Table included

    Cons

    - No Water hydrants

    - Bathrooms are not nearby (maybe 6-7 minute walk?)

    - These sites fill up FAST.. Go out on a Friday at 3 pm.. there will not be sites left

    ---- We went on a Tuesday and got there around noon and there were only 3 sites available. 

    - Minimal tent sites (I think 8 total?) -- at south shore

    - Can hear vehicles driving on the nearby highway

    - Can get crowded with visiting boaters during the weekends

  • Charles C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Duck Creek Recreation Area

    New Campground by Secluded Lake

    This park is a beautiful lake. We saw white pelicans and blue herons on this visit but it is not uncommon to see hawks, owls, and eagles in the area. This is a new park dedicated this year by the Nemaha NRD: sort of a multi-county natural resource agency found exclusively in Nebraska.

    The picnic tables, vault toilets, paved walking trails, playground equipment are all new and well laid out. Gravel slabs with electrical hookup are only $12 a night but that is deceiving because you need to purchase a $5 day pass or $15 annual pass to come to the park. Yet even the some of the primitive sites have slabs for a pop-up and did not appear to cost anything beyond your vehicle pass.

    The lake is too small for any boat with more than a trolling motor (there is a boat ramp) and should be outstanding for a kayak or canoe. Fishing should be great here. Paved trail and wide gravel slabs with raised fire pits should make this a great rustic getaway for handicapped campers. There is even a paved path to the end of a jetty of fishing in the lake.

    This park is close to the Steamboat Trace Hiking/Biking Trail which is a 26-mile trail following the bluffs and coming within spitting distance of the Missouri River. Peru Nebraska is close, home of one of the oldest colleges this side of the Mississippi. Peru is also close for limited supplies such as Ice and band-aids. Auburn and Nebraska City are both about 10 miles away, Neb City has a Walmart.

    I think this park is best for a quiet weekend getaway. I recommend you contact the NRD for an annual pass and take advantage of the other parks they operate. You could hike or Bike the Trace and tent camp for free!

  • Pat V.
    Feb. 3, 2019

    Platte River State Park Campground

    Winter Getaway

    We stayed in the recently renovated Owen #4. The renovations really updated it and they need to update the pictures they have on the web, with what it looks like now. New appliances, new furniture, fixtures, new bunk beds, etc. The cabin was very clean and organized upon arrival. They supply most everything thing you need i.e. dishes, cookware, etc. The one thing it does need is a corkscrew! We forgot ours and went without the wine we brought for dinner. With that bombshell though, it was beyond worth the getaway. The winter hiking was fantastic and it was quiet except for the wildlife, but that is why we went out there!

  • Jan S.
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Camp A Way Campground

    Great one night traveling campground

    Very clean. Helpful friendly staff. Huge, clean dog run shaded with locust trees. Best dog run we have seen this trip. Located 3 miles fromHistoric Haymarket in Lincolon. Clean laundry facilities. They also have large washer and dryer if you need to do bed covers. Camp store is pretty well stocked with food and camp gear. Looked like they had frozen pizza that they wood cook for you( didn't try it). Highly recommend if you need an overnight site with laundry and short drive for a few beers and good meal downtown. A little pricey but worth it. Stayed in pull thru site.


Guide to Hickman

Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area offers tent and RV camping options about 40 miles north of Hickman, Nebraska, with elevation varying between 1,200-1,400 feet throughout the surrounding area. The campground provides multiple lakeside tent sites on tiered pads that create excellent water views. Peak camping season runs April through October, with most facilities remaining accessible during winter months for dedicated outdoor enthusiasts.

What to do

Hiking and biking trails: Waubonsie State Park Campground features extensive trail systems with varying difficulty levels across the Loess Hills. A camper noted, "We took one of the more scenic trails and took us over the top of some of those beautiful Loess Hills." The ridge trails provide panoramic views across the Missouri River valley, approximately 75 minutes southwest of Hickman.

Fishing opportunities: Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area maintains well-stocked fishing areas with designated no-wake zones for paddlers. According to a visitor, "There's a huge no-wake area of the lake for kayaking and paddle boarding. They also offer boat rentals." The lake contains multiple species including bass, walleye and catfish, making it popular with anglers throughout the season.

Water recreation: Lake Wanahoo provides excellent kayaking conditions for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. A reviewer mentioned, "Great fishing and kayaking lake! Bike path goes all the way around the lake." The 3-mile lake perimeter trail connects campground areas with day-use facilities, offering convenient access to various water activities.

What campers like

Privacy levels: Platte River State Park Campground offers more secluded camping options than other area facilities. A visitor commented, "I love Platte River State Park; there are accommodations for every type of camper - cabins, RV, primitive - hell they even have teepees!" The park's yurt camping provides a unique alternative between tent and cabin accommodations, with units spaced among wooded areas.

Campsite amenities: Legion Memorial Park maintains well-kept facilities with responsive management. One camper wrote, "Easy contactless check-in. Nice clean bathrooms with showers that are very clean." Most sites include water and electric hookups with ample space between camping areas.

Glamping options: For campers seeking upscale yurt camping near Hickman, Nebraska, several parks offer premium alternatives. A visitor to Camp A Way noted, "The patio sites are worth it for the swing, bbq and camp fire. Nice staff." Glamping units often include furnished interiors with heating/cooling systems and convenient proximity to restroom facilities.

What you should know

Weather considerations: Nebraska campgrounds experience significant seasonal variations. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F while winter conditions can drop below freezing. Sites with tree cover provide crucial shade during hot months, as one camper at Lake Wanahoo observed, "There is very little shade available at this campground as it is a man-made area so bring the sunscreen."

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. A visitor to Branched Oak Lake recommended, "Plan ahead and reserve a spot or go early in the week otherwise you won't get a pad!!!" Many parks allow reservations 3-6 months in advance, with limited first-come sites available during weekdays.

Noise factors: Camp A Way Campground and other sites near major roadways experience traffic noise. A camper stated, "The highway is so close you can see the cars going by. It's extremely loud and constant highway sounds." RV camping provides better sound insulation than tent options at these locations.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Family-friendly campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. A visitor to Camp A Way Campground mentioned, "Lots of fun activities for the kids. There is a hand-built playground, basketball court, slip n slide, bounce stuff for kids." Most campgrounds position play areas centrally within camping loops for easy supervision.

Swimming options: West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday maintains family swimming facilities appropriate for various age groups. According to a reviewer, "This destination was so fun! Sites are shaded and spacious. Awesome playground, pool, water slide and more!" The campground enforces safety rules regarding minimum ages for certain water features.

Educational programs: Several parks offer youth-oriented nature activities during summer months. Platte River State Park schedules ranger-led programs covering local wildlife, plant identification, and outdoor skills. Interactive displays and hiking challenges keep younger campers engaged throughout their stay.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: RV campers should research specific pad dimensions before booking. A camper at Pine Grove RV Park noted, "The sites for big rigs are not 3 axle friendly. The site provided was not long or wide enough." Request corner or end sites when available for additional space.

Utility connections: Check hookup locations relative to your RV configuration. One reviewer mentioned, "The electrical box, water and sewer are placed too far to the rear of the site for a big rig to make a wide enough turn." Most parks accommodate standard connections, but older facilities may require extension cords or additional water hose sections.

Seasonal availability: Many campgrounds maintain year-round access for self-contained RVs even when water systems are winterized. Electrical sites typically remain functional throughout winter, though shower facilities may close. During shoulder seasons, reduced rates often apply for available sites.

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