Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Hickman, NE
Wagon Train State Recreation Area allows pets across all accommodation types, with both electric hookups and primitive camping options. The primitive tent camping area provides clean, spacious sites with fire rings and picnic tables, though some visitors report high mosquito activity during summer months. The campground maintains vault toilets within walking distance of non-powered sites and features a beach swimming area near a large covered picnic shelter. The lake permits kayaking and boating with a 5mph speed limit, making it ideal for pet owners who enjoy water activities with their dogs.
Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area offers a quieter alternative for camping with dogs, featuring tent and RV sites with 50-amp electric hookups. The camping spots are nicely spread out with level parking for tent sites in grassy fields. Campers report the area offers excellent stargazing opportunities away from city lights and abundant wildlife viewing, including waterfowl and frogs. Though facilities are basic with vault toilets and drinking water available, many pet owners appreciate the peaceful setting where pets can enjoy the natural surroundings. Both recreation areas require Nebraska state park permits in addition to camping fees, and neither provides on-site firewood, so visitors should plan to bring their own or purchase from nearby Hickman's hardware store.
