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Tooley Park Campground located on the river near Marquette allows pets at its primitive camping area. Bader Memorial Park, three miles from Marquette, offers a more developed camping experience with 24 RV sites ($20/night) and over 15 tent sites ($10/night) where pets are welcome. Both parks maintain pet-friendly policies requiring leashed pets throughout common areas. Campers access electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings at Bader Park while Tooley offers more basic facilities with trash service and sanitary dump station. The sites at Bader Park mix between being centrally located or more secluded, with sites K, M, and N providing quieter stays away from the main activity areas. Pioneer Trails Recreation Area and Streeter Park Campground also welcome pets at their facilities within reasonable driving distance of Marquette. Streeter Park provides free camping with water and electric hookups on a donation basis.
Bader Memorial Park features multiple fishing ponds, a swimming beach with volleyball nets, and hiking trails along the Platte River where dogs can explore alongside their owners. The park offers acres of prairie wetlands with miles of maintained trails suitable for dog walking. Campers report hearing only nature sounds in the evening—rustling leaves, singing crickets, frogs, and distant coyotes. Tooley Park serves as a popular river access point for kayaking and recreation, though its reputation has been affected by past issues with parties, sometimes resulting in periodic closures. Wildlife observation opportunities abound, with a bird watching hut accessible via hiking trails at Bader Park. Pioneer Trails Recreation Area provides a secluded camping experience surrounded by cornfields with spacious sites featuring concrete pads and plenty of room between neighboring campers.
"There's a playground nearby and several walking paths as well as a restroom. these cell service was great and the camp even has free wi-fi provided by the city."
"Nice city park trail through the trees for a good morning walk. "
"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."
"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."
"Bathrooms are in great condition, nice large area to walk your dog around to potty, very conveniently off I80 but not annoyingly loud from Highway."
"Close to I-80 but you can’t hear the interstate traffic. Owners are super nice and the dogs had a great time playing in the pond."
from $30 - $41 / night
Check Availability"In the middle of vast Nebraska corn fields. This small campground was very clean and easily accessed camp site. The night sky is amazing."
"Just a few mins off the highway but nice and quiet. Rolled in late to see only a couple of other campers. Nice mowed short walk down to the lake, and great birding!"
from $5 - $15 / night
Check Availability"You have the option to fish from 3 or 4 ponds plus the river is walking distance. Beach area for kids seems to have people there often. Good weekend get away."
"Some nice hiking trails near the Platte River, bird watching hut to hike out to and small ponds for fishing. Nice clean sites. Small playground."
"Family and pet friendly campground"
"very few campers on a Tuesday in Oct
- nice paths for an after dinner stroll with the dogs
- att cell service is good
- no internet
- easy acces from the Highway
- lots of Highway truck noise"
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Cool campground with lots of playground equipment, easy access to walking and bike paths and right next to Stuhr Museum which is well worth a trip!"
"Beautiful park on the outskirts of town. I counted 20 concrete rv pads and numerous tent sites. Access to water and dump station with electricity at the site. $30 per night."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Weather was pleasant..always windy in Nebraska."
"We stopped here for 1 night on our way through Nebraska."
from $5 - $15 / night
Check Availability"The city park is a quick walk. Wonderful little site, be aware there is train tracks that run next to the park."
"It was a very quiet area next to a nice park. I ended up staying two evenings and I was the only person there for the first night and during the second night of a couple other campers arrived."
TravelerThis 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.
TravelerPopped in for a quick one night stay on our way west. Chose this place based on reviews on The Dyrt. It is mid week in October but it's so quiet, which we really like. Great pull through spaces with full hook ups and fantastic WiFi which allowed me to get some much needed work in. When I told the owner we had two dogs he put us directly across from the dog park which our pups really liked. Super cute touches around the place including bench swings at all the sites. Looks like the place could be great for families in the summer.
It is directly adjacent to the highway so there is some noise but it's not too bad. We actually felt it was quiet and relaxing.
GuideThe staff is incredible! Super friendly and accommodating! The full hookups were great. Nice little dog park, putt putt golf and a good size pool.
GuideThis 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!
ScoutFamily and pet friendly campground
LegendWe’d passed through this area a few years ago when traveling I-80 and noticed there was a campground(CG) and golf course here in Waco, NE. We added this CG to our list and finally got a chance to stay here. The CG is a little ways off I-80 and easy to get to. Check-in was quick and easy and we were led to pull through site 303 with FHUs. There are separate prices for weekdays and weekends. The utilities were at the center of the long gravel pad. Water pressure was okay at around 40 psi. We got 2 bars on Verizon. The sites here are decently spaced especially for a private CG. The CG was clean and well-maintained. If there were long-term residents, you could not tell. We were here over a weekend, so there were families and a lot of kids using the swimming pool, mini golf, and the large playground area. Each site, along with a picnic table and fire pit has a bench swing. There’s a decent-sized dog park on the south side and larger one on the north side. The CG has its own tornado siren plus an underground tornado shelter. There’s one cabin for rent. They also have a well-kept laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers. York has your main amenities such as Walmart. The golf course right next door is a deceptively tough 9-hole course.
TravelerThough located on the North side of the Missouri River, this campground is considered to be in Nebraska. Run by the US Corp of Engineers, there are no state permits required. We paid $16/night, but it’s possible that we could have gotten 50% off with our America the Beautiful pass. I just forgot to check and didn’t think to include the pass when registering.
The site was electric only and I don’t believe full hookups are a available at the campground. We snagged this site, in what is normally a fully booked campground, thanks to Campnab.
The site was paved and had an area covered with small rocks where the picnic table and fire pit were located. We had two trees at the north of our site that facilitated hanging the hammock with extended straps and also a tree on the west side of the site. The bath/shower house was a short walk (as was water access) and were very, very well kept and clean. Contractors live on site and clean several times a day. It was a great area for riding bikes and was very family and pet friendly.
LegendThis camping area has open sites close to the edge of the lake. Electric hookups, toilets, and convenience store close by.
The lake is artificial and has steep metal walls like a reservoir, which was probably what it was. Next to the reservoir is a large wetland teaming with wildlife. There is a long paved trail that skirts the lake.
Columbus Nebraska has a lot going on including a rather mammoth waterpark.
GuideStopped 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.
Seasonal camping options near Marquette offer year-round access with distinct considerations. Summer temperatures average 75-90°F while winter lows frequently drop below freezing. Spring floods sometimes limit access to riverside campsites, particularly at sites closest to the Platte River. Some campgrounds implement seasonal closures during winter months.
Disc golf at local parks: Buckley Park Campground features an 18-hole disc golf course along with other recreational facilities. "They have an 18 hole disc golf, tennis, volleyball, basketball, pool, and 3 playgrounds. They have really put a lot of work in this park," notes Chris H.
Paddle boating on small lakes: Prairie Oasis Campground provides three paddle boats for camper use on their small pond. "Pond has three paddle boats and you can fish. Water is murky and seems to only contain bluegill and bullheads," shares Bryan R.
Bird watching from specialized facilities: Several wildlife viewing areas exist throughout the region for bird enthusiasts. At Bader Memorial Park, visitors can access specialized structures for this purpose. "Bird watching hut to hike out to and small ponds for fishing. Nice clean sites," mentions Anji L.
Free camping options with amenities: Several parks near Marquette offer no-cost camping with surprisingly good facilities. "Streeter Park in aurora Nebraska, nice shade trees, sites were gravel/grass back in's, was hot and glad to have free electricity and water, trash & dump station nearby," reports Bill S. at Streeter Park Campground.
Quiet camping away from crowds: Many sites provide peaceful stays during off-peak times. "We pulled into George H Clayton(Hall County Park) on a Saturday night and were lucky enough to get the last of 19 sites for RVs. The Rv spots had Electric, paved, and level. The cost was $20 per night," explains Shannon G.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Local campgrounds offer excellent animal watching. "We had a lot of time frog hunting and boy were they big. Also paddle boated around the pond," mentions Shannon G. about her stay at Prairie Oasis Campground.
Train noise at certain locations: Several campgrounds near Marquette are located within hearing distance of active train tracks. "There is a train track that runs next to the park. While there are not a lot of trains that go through you will hear a loud train once in a while," warns Jared C. about Buckley Park.
Limited cell service in rural areas: Coverage can be spotty, particularly with certain carriers. "There was no T-Mobile phone service so we did not have Internet or Phone service, but this was the only inconvenience that we experienced during our stays," notes Jason P.
Seasonal closures and restrictions: Many campgrounds have limited operations during colder months. At George H Clayton Campground, "The TENT sites are closed for COVID-19 social distancing, but the RV sites are OPEN. The concrete pads are well maintained, spaced accordingly, and easy to pull into," reports Sue.
Playground access varies by park: Most family-oriented parks maintain play equipment for children. At Prairie Oasis, one visitor found "a large shelter, which is handy if it's raining. In the tent area there is a large shelter, which is handy if it's raining."
Swimming facilities during summer months: Several parks offer swimming options for hot days. "There is a nice little pond to walk around too. Patti and Todd are awesome hosts. It was near freezing when we stayed, so the free firewood helped keep us warm!" shares Aaron at Prairie Oasis.
Consider site location for noise concerns: At Mormon Island State Recreation Area, "Our campsite loop bordered vegetation, was spacious between campsites, and fairly protected from Interstate noise. Had a fire ring and picnic table. Several lakes and pretty trees," according to oregonlums.
Fill water tanks at designated stations: Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Marquette, Nebraska provide water access points separate from camping sites. "Water facets are at multiple non-site locations, and there is 1 central dump station," explains Jason P. about Buckley Park.
Arrive early during peak seasons: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially on weekends. "We stopped here for 1 night on our way through Nebraska. We arrived around 4:00 pm on a Saturday in September hoping to get a spot as it states first come first serve. We were very lucky only 1 site was open," shares Heather C. about Recharge Lake.
Check for level sites before setup: Concrete pads at some locations eliminate leveling concerns. "All sites are nice and level, didn't even have to level the RV. There are no long term campers which is a plus for us. Full hook ups and pull thur sites," notes Steve W. about his stay at Prairie Oasis.
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