Riverside Park Campground provides full-hookup campsites for $25 per night near Scottsbluff, making it a convenient base for exploring local attractions. Located in a city park approximately 3 miles from Scotts Bluff National Monument, the campground features gravel RV sites with 30 and 50 amp electrical options alongside designated tent camping areas on open grass. The North Platte River flows nearby, creating opportunities for water-based recreation during summer months when temperatures typically range from 75-90°F.
What to do
Visit historic landmarks: Riverside Park Campground serves as a strategic base for visiting multiple regional attractions. "We booked for a couple of days to visit Scott's Bluff Monument, Chimney Rock, and Fort Laramie," notes James B. from Riverside Park Campground.
Explore local paths: The campground connects to walking and hiking trails within the larger city park complex. "There is a playground and picnic area next to the area along with walking/hiking paths," reports Shannon G., who also mentioned the presence of "a nice size dog run/agility area" within the park grounds.
Use campground amenities: While yurt camping near Melbeta, Nebraska isn't directly available, many campgrounds offer recreational facilities. "There is a playground, trails, a dog park, and a beautiful view, most of all," according to Brenda A., who appreciated the various on-site activities at Riverside Park.
What campers like
Affordability: Budget-conscious campers appreciate the reasonable rates, especially for tent camping. "For only $10, I certainly had everything I needed," shares Dan L., adding that "If you're going to Scotts Bluff, I highly recommend this spot!" The tent camping area provides essential amenities at a lower price point than glamping or yurt options near Melbeta.
Good location: The proximity to attractions draws positive feedback from visitors to J & C RV Park in Alliance. "Out of the 3 campgrounds in this area this one is the best. We stayed for 3 nights and it was a quick trip into the town," mentions Shannon G., who appreciated the accessibility despite noting it sits "on the corner of two busy highways."
Site spacing: Some campsites offer more privacy than expected. "There weren't many of us tenting so we didn't have anyone close!" reports Denise D., who tent camped at Riverside Park after visiting the national monument. She described it as "a nice, quiet campground" with "a nice open, grassy area" for tent setup.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds require advance planning or have specific booking procedures. "Says you must reserve ahead of time online but it must be done before 12 hours prior," notes Shannon G. about one location, adding that communication sometimes falls short: "We didn't get any code to the bathroom or any information at all."
Varied campground quality: While searching for yurt or glamping options near Melbeta, Nebraska, be aware that campground conditions vary significantly. Packer Lake Campground received negative feedback from Jeannie R., who observed: "There were wrecked cars at the edge of the water, both sides of the 'lake' are not much bigger than a pond. We left and drove on!"
Limited amenities: Some sites offer minimal facilities. City Slickers has "27 sites (RV) with full hook ups on a complete gravel area with not much shade," according to Shannon G., who adds it's "$20 a day and only excepts check or cash."
