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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Long Pine, NE

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Long Pine State Recreation Area welcomes campers with pets along a beautiful spring-fed stream where they can set up tents or RVs as close to the water as they prefer. Pets must remain leashed throughout the campground, with designated areas for waste disposal near the main parking area. The campground provides electric hookups for RV campers with pets, while tent campers enjoy spacious sites under tall shade trees. The area stays relatively uncrowded except during summer "tubing season" when the campground sees more visitors. Keller Park State Recreation Area, another pet-friendly option nearby, features 30-amp electric hookups and allows dogs throughout the campground with proper supervision. Both recreation areas maintain a clean environment with trash receptacles available for pet waste disposal.

Several hiking trails wind through the Long Pine area, providing excellent exercise opportunities for dogs and their owners. The clear, cold spring-fed streams offer pets a place to cool off during hot summer days, though owners should keep dogs leashed near water due to the steep banks and fast-moving current. The nearby town of Ainsworth (about 15 miles west) provides emergency veterinary services and pet supplies if needed during your stay. Bassett Municipal Park and Stuart Municipal Park also accommodate pets for campers wanting to explore more of the region. Visitors note the campground terrain can be challenging for larger RVs due to sloped entry points, but the scenic location along Pine Creek makes navigation worth the effort. Wildlife sightings are common, so keeping pets secured prevents unwanted encounters with local fauna.

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65 Reviews of 17 Long Pine Campgrounds

  • Rebecca S.
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Long Pine State Rec Area

    tiny and cute!

    Such a gorgeous little area. Liked it so much we got married in Long Pine!

  • R
    Aug. 29, 2016

    Keller Park State Rec Area

    Nice little find!

    Our family along with my parents stayed three nights at this campground in July. Unfortunately, we chose the hottest weekend of the summer to get away for a few days. Fortunately, we stayed in this area as the creeks are natural spring fed thus super cold. We spent time at this park and at Long Pine State Park (and in Long Pine actually - a different review for another time but not a bad place to spend some time).

    The electrical at our campsite didn't work and we reported this right away and then moved to the next site over. We saw an electrician come out the same day but he didn't get it fixed. The first site would have been shadier but all the sites out there are spacious and we had good privacy.

    This park isn't manned by the State and it's self-check-in. There are bathroom houses that weren't horrible. There seemed to be an abundant amount of water hydrants. It was a nice area to walk through in the morning and evenings. (It was just too hot during the day!) The creek was fun to play in during the day. The creek moves very quickly and it is steep getting down to it. We all made it safely back and forth though.

    There were some ponds that were interesting though I'm not sure how useful. You cannot canoe or kayak them. I would guess that you can fish in them but we were too hot to do any fishing. And the water was quite still so I'm guessing bugs would have been an issue.

    This would be a great place to stay if you are in the area for any reason and have a camper that needs hookups. Pine Ridge State Park doesn't have hookups but it's a quiet, pretty park as well.

    There isn't a lot to do but for general hanging out and sleeping purposes, it was quite suitable.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2022

    Keller Park State Rec Area

    Nice little state park / campground.

    I usually dispersed camp. But, 90 plus degrees, with himidity, calls for electric! Fair share of reviews on this park. Most pretty accurate, id say. One lacking review is cellular. Didn't even realize no cellular until after setting up. I have AT&T. I did get an intermittent bar from band 13, (Verizon). This campground is in a decent valley. Thus, no signal. Up out of the valley - great signal! I'm setup with new cell router with 4 cellular antennas, including a directional antenna. Also have booster/repeater (Keep it off normally). Couldn't get AT&T signal. Had to use booster plus directional antenna to get signal. Band 5 only one that would connect. But, got 5mb down and 2kb up. Enough to stream with! I was in site 11. Had to point directional antenna south towards Long Pine. Hope this helps!

  • Sarah H.
    Jul. 29, 2016

    West Campground — Smith Falls State Park

    Rural Nebraska River Camping

    I have camped in this campground multiple times in different configurations including tent camping in a lager group of friends, with a small group of friends in a pop-up camper, and tent camping with small children and pets in tow. Camping here is primitive, so expect to get dirty and be ready for mosquitoes.That said, every time I have visited, I have had a blast. The area is beautiful Nebraska sand hills and prairie. You can even hear coyotes at night. The main attraction of course is tubing/canoeing the river. Local outfitters work with you to ride the shallow Niobrara river to the campground, and then will pick you up further down the river the next day. There are other campgrounds in the area, but I prefer to stay here because of the waterfall. The campground can be busy, but that has never disrupted our stay. Bathrooms and pay showers are basic, but clean. There is a general store at the main entrance and staff are helpful.

  • Rick J.
    May. 10, 2017

    East Campground — Smith Falls State Park

    Family fun

    This is a small park right on the Niobrara River. We had a great time playing in the falls and wading close to shore in the river. We were there during the week so it was not very busy with campers but before lunch time there was a wave of tubers that took over the falls area for a brief time before moving on. This area is amazing for stargazing because it is incredibly dark at night but bring a lot of bug spray, the mosquitoes could carry away small pets.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2018

    Wacky West Travel Park

    Base camp

    Wacky West Travel Park had very nice and helpful owners. Make sure you have the phone number because their office hours are limited so that they can keep up the park. It’s small and a little crowded but serves the purpose of a base camp or overnight location.

    I attended a “Sisters on the Fly” event in Valentine, NE and this is were we all met and camped. The owners squeezed us all in and gave us a discount for our stay. One nice thing is you are in the middle of town right off the main drag so you can walk anywhere in town pretty easily.

    The restroom and shower are keyed which you receive when you check in. Down side to that I forgot to drop my key in the mail slot when I left and had to go back to do so.

    There is electric/water hook up at each site, not much in the way of shade , limitedfire rings and picnic tables. You could tell several of the sites were more towards permanent dwellings and some of the sites sat right on the entry road so you step out your camper door into the road. These sites were stacked so two of our group didn’t even try to unhook their campers.

    If you’ve never experienced sand burrs Nebraska has them and they are horrible on dogs feet. The owner of the campground made extra efforts to keep the burrs out of the immediate camping area but my dogs still picked up several. There is a cattle yard directly behind the campground so I’m not sure how it smells when it’s hot, we were there in cold weather so it was not an issue.

    Valentine has events going on and the Niobrara River is a main attraction, several of the group did a kayak float and explored the waterfalls along the river. We also walked to dinner within 1/4 mile at an excellent restaurant, Peppermill Steakhouse, worth a visit.

    The three stars is due to the location, cramped accommodations and no recreation in the immediate area. However the owners were very accommodating and the facilities were well maintained. I would stay there again. Also I lost the pictures of the campground and Valentine but included the nearby recreation areas.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2021

    Berry Bridge Campground

    Right next to Niobrara

    Berry Bridge Campground is a privately owned campground right next to the Niobrara outside of Valentine Nebraska. It offers tent sites, picnic tables,fire rings, shower house, vault toilets and bunk houses with air. It has a convenient store offering firewood,ice, and snacks. It also has tubes and kayaks to use. This campground is very lively as buses were bring people to launch their tubes or kayaks from under the bridge

  • Edward K.
    Jul. 24, 2021

    East Campground — Smith Falls State Park

    The Highest Waterfall in NE

    Stopped off at this park for a pass through and really enjoyed it. They have trails and boardwalks leading to the fall, and also a nice information and shop room. There are camp sites with no hookups, and easy access to the river for a little tubing. Hidden treasure out in Northwest Nebraska.

  • Price T.
    Apr. 9, 2021

    East Campground — Smith Falls State Park

    Site 1 is the Best

    Was extremely lucky to get site #1. Shaded section with a nice little beach to walk into the river. River flows quickly but the sounds right next to the site will lull you to sleep. Has table and fire ring. Showers on grounds but does cost to use the shower. Just bring your quarters. Near by outfitters will let you rent a canoe and let you take your dog as well. Takes a few hours for the whole canoe trip but the views are breath taking and you can paddle right back to the campsite. Would highly recommend but do CALL EARLY TO RESERVE!!

Guide to Long Pine

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Long Pine, Nebraska, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry friends. With a variety of well-reviewed spots, you can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities available at these campgrounds

  • At Long Pine State Rec Area, pets are welcome, and you'll find features like drinking water and picnic tables to enhance your stay.
  • Keller Park State Rec Area offers electric hookups and a sanitary dump, making it convenient for pet owners who need extra amenities.
  • Ainsworth East City Park provides a quiet atmosphere with drinking water and electric hookups, perfect for a relaxing getaway with your pet.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great outdoor activities

  • At Long Pine State Rec Area, you can enjoy hiking trails and fishing in the nearby stream, all while your pet explores the natural surroundings.
  • Sharps Outfitters Campground is located along the Niobrara River, offering tubing and kayaking opportunities that you can enjoy with your pet by your side.
  • Rocky Ford Camp and Outfitters is ideal for river floats, providing a fun way to spend the day with your furry companion.

Pet owners like the welcoming atmosphere of these sites

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