Best Glamping near Loup City, NE

Grand Island KOA provides upscale glamping accommodations just 32 miles from Loup City, Nebraska. This destination features yurts and luxury tents with modern amenities including electricity, comfortable bedding, and private seating areas for a refined outdoor experience. The property offers drinking water, shower facilities, and flush toilets, creating a comfortable blend of nature and convenience. "Clean, well kept, great restrooms," noted one reviewer who appreciated the well-maintained facilities. Fort Kearny State Recreation Area and Kearney RV Park & Campground also offer glamping options with varying levels of amenities, from electricity and water hookups to picnic tables and fire rings, all set within scenic Nebraska landscapes.

Visitors staying at these glamping sites enjoy access to fishing ponds, hiking trails, and scenic outdoor spaces. Grand Island KOA operates seasonally from April 1 to October 13, making it ideal for spring through fall adventures, while some sites like Fort Kearny remain open year-round. According to a camper, "We had a great time here. Quiet and peaceful. Bike rental is fun and the fishing was good as well." The nearby Archway museum provides cultural enrichment opportunities, with several sites offering convenient access to this attraction. Most glamping accommodations in the region are situated within easy driving distance of Interstate 80, making them convenient stopover points for travelers exploring Nebraska's central region while still providing a more upscale alternative to traditional camping.

Best Glamping Sites Near Loup City, Nebraska (5)

    1. Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

    29 Reviews
    Kearney, NE
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 865-5305

    $10 - $25 / night

    "Nice camp ground with helpful gate attendants, this Nebraska park represents the conundrum of many public campgrounds."

    "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."

    2. Grand Island KOA

    30 Reviews
    Doniphan, NE
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 886-2249

    "The pet friendly cabin was a cozy air conditioned break from the August heat. The location is great and feels tucked away every though it isn't far from the highway. The staff were very helpful."

    "The staff was super! The pool is cool and tucked away in the back. The store sold single local beers and was open late. They were slinging hot pizza. We stayed in an air conditioned camping cabin."

    3. Kearney RV Park & Campground

    14 Reviews
    Kearney, NE
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 237-7275

    "Close to a few museums, specifically the archway museum. Nothing fancy about the sites. Gravel and sunny. A lake for swimming where there was a fire pit. Beautiful bath house and laundry."

    "Campground is nice level concrete pads and a reasonable distance between sites. There is a stocked pond you can fish without a license. It is catch and release only."

    4. War Axe State Rec Area

    4 Reviews
    Alda, NE
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 468-5700

    "Pets allowed, no fire pits onsite, no water or dumpsite. Can see interstate so expect traffic noise."

    "Nebraska is abounding with recreation areas many within a reasonable distance of the main highway running across the state.  "

    5. Valley View Flat Campground — Calamus SRA

    4 Reviews
    Burwell, NE
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 346-5666

    $10 - $25 / night

    "About 10 electric sites, plenty of tent and/or primitive sites. Boat dock, shower house, clean restrooms. Usually pretty peaceful. Quite a bit of shade also. Fire rings at each spot."

    "Bathrooms were very clean and overall had an amazing experience. I would recommend this spot to anyone especially for tenting."

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  • Danielle C.
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Grand Island KOA

    Cozy Cabin in the Cornfields

    This was a wonderful spot to visit during our trip across the country. The pet friendly cabin was a cozy air conditioned break from the August heat. The location is great and feels tucked away every though it isn't far from the highway. The staff were very helpful. I would definitely recommend!

  • Dawn I.
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Grand Island KOA

    Favorite KOA

    This campground is set among the corn fields. The staff was super! The pool is cool and tucked away in the back. The store sold single local beers and was open late. They were slinging hot pizza. We stayed in an air conditioned camping cabin. Super close to the pool and bathrooms! 2 of the nicest fenced dog parks of any KOA. I would definitely stay there again if driving through.

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2022

    Grand Island KOA

    Close sites, well maintained

    We stayed here in June. The tent sites are very close in proximity- your conversation quickly becomes your neighbors conversation. Tent sites are pull-up which is convenient. There are RVs behind and away from the tent sites (mostly RVs here with about 10 tent sites). We met some great tent neighbors & had nice conversation. One tent neighbor was extremely disruptive (left their dog tied up crying at the site- did not give the dog water the whole time they were there which was 12 hours- It was sad- they were also all around loud and inconsiderate). Other than those neighbors all was good. Laundry on site so bring quarters. Showers are clean enough. Bathrooms are a close walk to tent sites. Not much at the camp store (they were out of a lot of stuff their site says they have & we're not making food either), but they did get an ice delivery when we were there which was helpful. We planned to cook at our site anyway- but it was inconvenient for some families relying on their pizza for dinner. Great sunset views over the cornfield from the tent sites !!!

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Kearney RV Park & Campground

    A great overnight stop

    Right off 80. Close to a few museums, specifically the archway museum. Nothing fancy about the sites. Gravel and sunny. A lake for swimming where there was a fire pit. Beautiful bath house and laundry.

  • Kyla B.
    Sep. 1, 2025

    War Axe State Rec Area

    Convenient, clean and family friendly

    Stopped for the night. Primitive camping at $10 per night. Must have State Park sticker as it is managed by NE Game and Parks. Has handicap restroom available and covered picnic tables. Little pond for fishing with a dock. Pets allowed, no fire pits onsite, no water or dumpsite. Can see interstate so expect traffic noise.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2019

    War Axe State Rec Area

    Easy Highway Access

    Nebraska is abounding with recreation areas many within a reasonable distance of the main highway running across the state.   But War Axe, a much smaller area offers immediate access to fishing and fun within only 30 seconds of the highway!!

    I visited this area and quickly was surprised by how such a small location could have such a great opportunity for someone like myself to enjoy a quiet day at a small lake.   Despite being so close to the highway, the location is quiet and calm, a perfect way to spend a day or up to 10 days.

    There isn't much to say about this site that is negative, the grass is a plush green and backs up to a corn field, so iconically Nebraska!!   The site is small and only caters to a handful of campers at $10 per site.    While primitive there is a flush toilet with running water making it feel not quite as primitive as other sites along the same stretch.     Lush trees shade the camping zones and a small boat launch offers those stopping in. the opportunity to get in the water or enjoy the small shoreline.

    One thing to be said for any recreation area in Nebraska is a friendly reminder that you will need an access pass to stay here or even visit.   These cannot be obtained at the site and must be repurchased before visiting either online or at one of the main offices.   This I found to be a big inconvenience throughout the entire state as I passed by on a weekend and was unaware.    

    The area is well patrolled and actually a ranger was present when I visited.   He was a great source of information and allowed me to access the area despite my lack of knowledge of the pass requirement.   There is no gate or monitoring when you enter only an honor box near the restrooms.

    Campsites are marked with tables and fire rings and any restrictions are posted at the same area as the honor box.   

    I loved this location and would gladly stop in again if in the area!!  Very cute and small, not busy and easy to access makes for the perfect place to spend a day or night.

    Tips:

    • Make sure to look online and get your pass for any Nebraska parks or rec areas before traveling to.
    • Bring anything you need with you as there are no services.   Since this is along a major highway you are only a short distance from stores if you forget something but better come with everything rather than having to find them after.
  • Karen M.
    Jul. 14, 2022

    Kearney RV Park & Campground

    Very odd bath house

    The park was mostly gravel lot. It was all FHU throughout that I saw the staff was nice at check in. Didn’t have any other interaction with them after that. The park was clean. I just really to comment on the very odd bath house. The showers were separate shower rooms. Two were just shower. There were two other that had a toilet in them. The wasn’t any place to set your bath items or clothes. The were hooks, but some were missing one hook leaving only one. You had to be able to hangs items from a hook and also your bath towel. The toilets were separate rooms one toilet to a room. That’s it. Just a toilet and a trash can. Then the sink/mirror was out in the open room and just two sink-a. No place to set anything if you wanted to blow dry hair after shower. No trash can at sink area. The only place you found a trash can was in the separate toilet room. Very odd layout and any other camper we talked to said the same thing. Trees at sites were only in one area of campground. Our site didn’t have a tree. All sites were concrete pads which is nice. Hook ups were easy to reach without needing to add lengths of hose or cord. LOTS of highway noise. We just did an overnight on way from Montana to Florida. It’s was just okay and would have gotten. More stars from me if not for the odd bath house. I didn’t use the laundry facility, which was also housed in same open floor plan building as toilets, showers and sinks.

  • Karl W.
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Kearney RV Park & Campground

    Nice campground

    They took ok in as an emergency stop because our truck had DEF issues. Campground is nice level concrete pads and a reasonable distance between sites. There is a stocked pond you can fish without a license. It is catch and release only. It is right on a bike/walking path that goes into the city and to the archway that is super convenient. The park is clean and the staff is awesome! We would definitely stay again.

  • R
    Oct. 2, 2021

    Fort Kearny State Recreation Area

    Great base camp for viewing Sandhill cranes

    Nice camp ground with helpful gate attendants, this Nebraska park represents the conundrum of many public campgrounds. Here, there are plentiful showers (yes, 75 cents for three minutes, woopdeedoo) but no water spigots and few usable pit toilets. There are primitive sites, 30 amp (yellow) and 50 amp (red) sites so no generator noise and all sites are near stocked ponds. A mix of overnight and long term visitors. Sandhills cranes can be viewed in the adjacent corn stubble in April. Limited cell service and no WiFi


Guide to Loup City

Glamping in Loup City, Nebraska offers opportunities for elevated camping experiences within Nebraska's central region. Located in the Loup River Valley, this area features sandstone bluffs and prairie landscapes with summer temperatures averaging 85°F. Upscale outdoor accommodations can be found at several sites within a 50-mile radius of Loup City, providing a comfortable base for exploring central Nebraska's natural attractions.

What to do

Fishing local lakes and ponds: War Axe State Recreation Area features a small lake with a dock for fishing. "Little pond for fishing with a dock. Pets allowed, no fire pits onsite, no water or dumpsite," notes Kyla B. about this convenient spot located just seconds from the highway.

Bike rentals and trails: Fort Kearny State Recreation Area offers bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding trails. "Bike rental is fun and the fishing was good as well," mentions one visitor about this family-friendly amenity that connects to the nearby historical fort.

Swimming opportunities: Kearney RV Park & Campground provides lake access with swimming areas. "The lake was very nice and our kids enjoyed playing in the water," shares Edward K., highlighting this amenity that makes the campground suitable for family outings during hot Nebraska summers.

Water activities at Calamus Reservoir: Valley View Flat Campground offers boat docks and water access for kayaking. "Spent a night here by the water and experienced a beautiful sunset. It's a perfect place to camp for a night or kayak for an afternoon," writes Abigail C. about this peaceful lakeside setting.

What campers like

Quiet surroundings: Many glamping sites near Loup City offer peaceful settings despite highway proximity. "We had a great time here. Quiet and peaceful," notes a visitor to Fort Kearny State Recreation Area, while another camper mentions, "My husband and I were able to get a primitive site right next to one of the lakes. Our site was secluded from the other campers."

Clean facilities: Grand Island KOA receives praise for its maintenance standards. "The shower and bath houses are very clean. There is lots to keep kids busy... our 3 year old spent most of the evening catching toads," reports Jared C., emphasizing the well-kept environment.

Spacious sites: Several campgrounds offer good spacing between accommodations. "Plenty of room between sites. Nice little beach areas. Plenty of room to walk the dog. And the dog park is big enough for the dog to run & play in," describes Melanie T. about Kearney RV Park & Campground.

Level concrete pads: RV sites at Kearney RV Park feature practical concrete pads. "Level concrete pads with full hook ups," mentions Edward K., while Jennifer O. adds, "We rolled in and didn't even need to unhook. Level site, quiet (except for the interstate), easy breezy check in, clean, and easy out."

What you should know

Permit requirements: Nebraska recreation areas require state park permits. As Crystal C. explains about War Axe State Recreation Area: "Make sure to look online and get your pass for any Nebraska parks or rec areas before traveling to. Bring anything you need with you as there are no services."

Seasonal operations: Most luxury camping options operate seasonally. Grand Island KOA opens from April 1 to October 13, while other sites may have different schedules. Fort Kearny State Recreation Area remains accessible year-round.

Highway noise considerations: War Axe State Recreation Area sits close to Interstate 80. "Can see interstate so expect traffic noise," warns Kyla B., while Tony B. notes, "I can't get past the fact that I-80 is right there on the other side the trees."

Variable pricing structures: Several campgrounds charge separate fees for different amenities. "I do think this campground is a little pricey for what you get - in addition to the camping fee ($25 for elec only) there is a $14/day fee to drive into the recreation area," reports one Fort Kearny visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Dog-friendly options: Several glamping locations welcome pets. "And the dog park is big enough for the dog to run & play in," mentions a visitor to Kearney RV Park & Campground, making it suitable for families traveling with four-legged companions.

Playgrounds and activities: Fort Kearny State Recreation Area provides recreational options for children. "Hosts were very nice and even have bikes for the kids," notes one reviewer, while another mentions, "a playground for the kids and a couple of walking/hiking trails nearby."

Pizza delivery service: Grand Island KOA offers on-site food options. "The store sold single local beers and was open late. They were slinging hot pizza," shares Dawn I., adding convenience for families who don't want to cook.

Storm shelter access: Safety features at campgrounds include storm shelters. "There are storm shelters available in the bathhouse," notes Maggie C. about Kearney RV Park & Campground, an important consideration when camping in Nebraska's tornado-prone climate.

Tips from RVers

After-hours check-in: Most campgrounds accommodate late arrivals. "We arrived late and they had a map and packet ready for us inside the lobby," shares Jeana K. about Kearney RV Park & Campground, while Edward K. adds, "We got in after hours and their process was super easy, and the directions were simple to follow."

Site accessibility: Valley View Flat Campground accommodates larger rigs. "We have a 38' 5th wheel and have no problem parking that and a boat and tow vehicle in our area," notes Danika S., helpful information for those traveling with substantial equipment.

Hookup details: Different sites offer various utility connections. "Electric h/u, but no water. Need to fill up prior to camping," advises Susan L. about Fort Kearny, while War Axe State Recreation Area provides primitive camping without water or electric hookups.

Wi-Fi availability: Internet access varies between locations. "Wi-Fi is excellent. Cell service too," reports Melanie T. about Kearney RV Park & Campground, an important consideration for RVers who need to stay connected during their luxury outdoor experience near Loup City.

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