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Platte River State Park Campground and Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area house upscale glamping accommodations in the prairie landscape outside Lincoln. At Platte River, glamping yurts provide a circular canvas retreat with comfortable beds, climate control, and proximity to hiking trails. The Branched Oak Lake glamping sites offer panoramic views of the reservoir with canvas-walled structures featuring proper bedding, electricity, and outdoor gathering spaces. Both locations maintain the camping spirit while providing significant comfort upgrades over traditional tent camping. Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area further expands the region's glamping options with furnished accommodations. A recent visitor mentioned, "The campground was incredibly clean and well landscaped. Tons of fun activities for the kids!"
These unique canvas accommodations serve as perfect basecamps for exploring eastern Nebraska's natural attractions. Platte River State Park connects glampers directly to scenic woodland trails, fishing spots, and seasonal programming. The West Omaha/NE Lincoln KOA Holiday enhances the glamping experience with family-friendly amenities including a swimming pool, outdoor games, and convenient access to Lincoln's attractions just 30 minutes away. Many glamping sites provide fire rings, picnic tables and outdoor lounging areas for enjoying the prairie sunsets. According to a camper, "This destination was so fun! Sites are shaded and spacious. Awesome playground, pool, water slide and more! Super cute place to stay with family." Most glamping accommodations remain open seasonally from spring through fall, with some venues offering weekend packages for special events.
"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,"
"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."
from $35 - $67 / night
Check Availability"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)."
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $340 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $27 - $55 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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!"
from $8 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Nice clean bathrooms with showers that are very clean. Easy contactless check-in."
"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."
from $7 - $15 / night
Check Availability"Two rivers is my favorite Nebraska hidden gem! The state Rec Park is by both the Elkhorn and Platte rivers, thus it’s name, Two Rivers."
"There's also a cute concession store with a great breakfast. Last time I was here, there was a drunk buffoon loudly carrying on late into the night."
from $25 / night
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ScoutWe stayed here March - June this year. The staff was always friendly and helpful, and there have been many upgrades done to the park. Would be happy to stay there again if we’re back in the area.
GuideWe stayed here to attend a Savannah baseball game at Memorial stadium. We really enjoyed the campground with the amenities. Sites have a good size for grass, plenty of room for vehicle, and shaded in many areas. We used Uber to get to and from the stadium and was a cheaper price than parking fees.
Scout•Turned of my water off in the winter time while it was in the negatives outside which froze my water and busted my water heater.
•quiet time is after 9 but we’re trying to make guests leave before 6
•their water line busted and they refused to reimburse multiple people for the 5 days we all went without water
•You can’t sit your trash out AT ALL, not even in the bed of your truck cause the dozens of stray cats will rip it apart and scatter it everywhere. They will also tear up your camper underneath looking for warmth
•owner saw me taking the trash out one day and offered to take it then turned around and told me I was to lazy to take it
•had 2 friends and their 3 kids come join us for a cookout and the owners pulled up in their golf cart, freaking out about how loud our “party” was and that the our new neighbors complained. Went to go apologize the next day and the neighbors said they didn’t even hear us.
•kept trying to up charge me on rent and electricity, one month my electric was $53 and the next month it was over $300 (the same month I wasn’t even there for 2 weeks)
•multiple blue collar workers left because the owners were treating them the same way
•they have a nice pool. If you want to invite anybody make sure you got extra money cause they’ll charge you whatever they feel like charging you that day. Went from $3 a person to $5 a person in just 2 days
•claim they’re Christians but refuse to you help in any way and will try to get as much money from you as they can
•••••••CHECK YOUR METER••••••••• when I left they tried saying my electric bill was higher than my deposit of $300 but when I told them I took a picture of the meter and how their price didn’t match the amount of kilowatts I had used (15 cents per kw) they sent me my deposit back
All this coming from someone who stayed here for 6 months and finally had enough
TravelerThis is actually the Windsor Cove Campground within Haworth Park in Belleview, Nebraska. It is an older campground but near the river, walking trails, and close to all the amenities of Nearby Omaha (aprox. 25 minutes to downtown). I visited in Mid May and the park was about 25 percent full. The camp host is great and I would definitely visit again.
TravelerWe were skeptical about this place but for the most part it was ok. Beautiful sites along the lake. No one there when we got there and no maps to know where to go. Took a while but found the site we had reserved online. Were disappointed by the road noise- there is a major road going down other side of lake and nothing to block the noise. Also no star gazing here as the area across the lake has lots of very bright lights. We went to the toilets and found the vault toilets with just sanitizer and someone else said, but we had also read there was a shower house. Walked around trying to find it (a map would have helped!). Could not find it but luckily there was a person outside there camper that we asked (the place was practically deserted) and they pointed it out to us. Luckily it was only a slightly longer walk than the vaulted toilets. Showers have to be paid for and timed. No hot water in sink, not much place to put towel or toiletries. 4 family rooms. Noticed they were never cleaned while we were there- dirty and bugs.
ScoutThis is by far the worst place to go camping. First off the restrooms have no running water or soap to wash your hands. Only hand sanitizer hung on the wall. No swimming beach for kids. The worker they had was on his high horse for sure gave a lecture and repeated his self. Complained about how we parked said could not back in. I have never had this experience anywhere else. He was so rude would never return. Worst experience we had in long time. Don't go nothing to do for family. Branch oak lake way more fun. And they have showers and running water and soap. Oh they did have a shower house but closed but that is only for campers. Not sure what I'm there. So maybe they have soap but for day visits no running water or soap. They do have pump water. What turned us off the most was the rude kid young adult working very rude like he on a power trip. Very disappointed.
ScoutWe have camped here for the past three summers and will continue to come back for as long as we can. Word to the wise: ignore any reviews prior to July 2023. That's when the new owners took over and have been making updates and improvements from day 1. 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. So. many campground pools are a bit scary, but not this one.
We also love the front row seat to fabulous sunsets. Some people complain about the I-80 noise, but it really varies. We never hear it when we are inside our motorhome. Some evenings it is pretty loud outside and others we can barely hear it. It's worth it either way because we can hop on the interstate so quickly and be in Lincoln or Omaha in a snap.
Love this place!
LegendWe were here years ago when the kids were all a little younger. They had such fond memories that we made it work to swing thru Lincoln again and they had a blast even as teenagers. So many fun activities for the kids and both times we’ve stayed in the patio sites. Worth it for the swing, bbq and camp fire. Nice staff. There were a lot of kids while we were there mid week and it makes for a fun atmosphere.
ScoutClean and large site. Next to highway. You can hear highway but that doesn’t bother me
Eastern Nebraska's prairie landscape transforms into a diverse camping destination around Lincoln, where elevations range from 1,176 to 1,330 feet. This transitional zone between the Great Plains and the Midwest creates a unique camping environment with seasonal temperature swings from below freezing winters to humid 90°F summers. Tent and RV sites aren't the only options—yurt camping near Lincoln, Nebraska has grown increasingly popular at several state recreation areas.
Trail exploration: 3-mile loops at Platte River State Park Campground offer hiking for all skill levels. A visitor notes, "There are a wealth of amazing hiking/biking trails that traverse through some amazing scenery. Just like the camping, you can pick between the less intensive paved walkways or you can walk along the hilly bluffs that contour the Platte River."
Fishing access: Year-round opportunities at Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area include shore fishing and boat launches. According to a camper, "Free showers are a great amenity as well. This is one of our favorite places to 'get away' to for fishing, camping, etc. Be warned: VERY BUSY campground as it is super close to a highly populated city."
Water activities: No-wake zones perfect for paddlers. A visitor shared, "There's a huge no-wake area of the lake for kayaking and paddle boarding. They also offer boat rentals." Some areas offer paddleboat rentals while others allow swimming depending on the season and water conditions.
Clean facilities: Modern shower houses with code-locked doors provide security at many campgrounds. A reviewer at Camp A Way Campground mentioned, "The bathrooms were super clean and have locks with code to keep them safe. The shower head could use replacing, but it was a hot shower, so we appreciate it."
Spacious sites: Premium patio options at certain campgrounds offer extras like swings and dedicated BBQ areas. One camper shared, "We were here years ago when the kids were all a little younger. They had such fond memories that we made it work to swing thru Lincoln again and they had a blast even as teenagers. So many fun activities for the kids and both times we've stayed in the patio sites. Worth it for the swing, bbq and camp fire."
Sunset viewing: Lakeside locations provide prime viewing spots. A visitor to Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area noted, "It's been a few years since we stayed at Lake Wanahoo, but we decided to stay there over our anniversary weekend. The place is still great, and this time of year it was very quiet and peaceful."
Highway noise levels can affect tent campers more than RVers at some locations. A visitor explained, "The highway is so close you can see the cars going by. It's extremely loud and constant highway sounds. If you are in a camper or RV, it probably doesn't make much difference, but in a tent, it took away a bit of the magic of camping for us."
Seasonal crowds: Weekday visits recommended during summer months. A camper at Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area advised, "Plan ahead and reserve a spot or go early in the week otherwise you won't get a pad!!!"
Tree coverage varies significantly between newer and established campgrounds. One camper noted, "There is very little shade available at this campground as it is a man-made area so bring the sunscreen." Newer recreation areas typically have younger trees offering minimal shade.
Water features: Pool and splash pads available at select locations for children. A visitor to West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday mentioned, "We were here for a week until he could move into his apartment. It was very clean and well kept. We had full hook-ups and cell service and wifi. They have a large off leash dog run which was so nice."
Playgrounds: Multiple age-appropriate options at many campgrounds. One camper shared, "There is a hand-built playground, basketball court, slip n slide, dog park, bounce stuff for kids. We booked hoping we could use the spa, only to find out when we got here, no kids under 5 can use it."
Unique accommodations: Yurts and tepees provide alternative Lincoln, Nebraska camping experiences. A visitor to Platte River State Park mentioned, "Our family camped in a tepee which was set up on a platform before our arrival. Our kids very much enjoy hiking along and through the rocky creek in the middle of the park that leads to a tower overlooking the Platte River and surrounding farmland."
Site selection: Research pad sizes to match your rig requirements. One RVer at Cottonwood — Two Rivers SRA explained, "There are several camping areas, divided into 'sub sections', my favorite place is the cottonwood division (not water hookups but electricity ones work just fine! Water hook ups are in a different subdivision, but available)."
Dump station locations sometimes require driving to different sections. A camper noted, "To get to the dump station you have to leave the campground, get on the highway and drive to the opposite side of the lake to the day use area. These were just installed a couple years ago. They are nice and level, but just add a bit of driving to get to them."
Reservation windows: Book 3-6 months ahead for premium sites during peak season. According to one visitor, "It is popular for tent campers and RV campers, so plan ahead if you want to book online. Otherwise, you'll have to take your chances and stake your claim with a vehicle and a tent."
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