3 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Platte River State Park offers luxury glamping experiences within 30 minutes of Nebraska City, including modern canvas tent accommodations, climate-controlled yurts, and premium glamping cabins with comfortable beds. Located near Louisville, Nebraska, this glamping destination provides full hookups, shower facilities, and market access for guests seeking an elevated outdoor experience. The park's glamping units feature electricity, comfortable furnishings, and picnic areas for dining al fresco. Visitors enjoy access to well-maintained trails and outdoor recreation areas while staying in accommodations that blend rustic charm with modern comforts. One visitor noted, "The campground was very nice with decent room in the showers and bathrooms, perfect for a family glamping experience."
Safari-style canvas tents and rustic-luxury accommodations can be found at multiple locations surrounding Nebraska City, including Waubonsie State Park just across the Iowa border. These glamping sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to scenic hiking trails with panoramic overlooks of the Loess Hills. Duck Creek Recreation Area offers glamping opportunities with excellent fishing access directly from waterfront sites. According to a recent visitor, "Many people come here daily during the pandemic to get exercise, to fish and enjoy the outdoors." Brownville Riverside Park provides primitive glamping options near the Missouri River with boat access and proximity to the historic village of Brownville, though visitors should check conditions as the area has experienced flooding in recent years.
"Not many amenities but the bathrooms are clean and the trails are fantastic. The view is great from the side bluff train. Close to Nebraska city. Tent sites are not too close together."
"The hiking trails are not for bikes, and they have several different levels or skills levels. The look out was pretty cool as well. We will return, and do some more hiking."
Available next weekend
from $12 - $110 / night
"This is a new park dedicated this year by the Nemaha NRD: sort of a multi-county natural resource agency found exclusively in Nebraska."
"There is room to keep up social distancing."
from $27 / night
"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."
Available next weekend
from $340 / night
"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
"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."
"A few vault toilets are scattered around the park, but there are no shower facilities. Nearby is a small lake along with a nature center. Park is within a valley with lots of shade trees."
"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."
"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,"
from $35 - $67 / night
"Well,, it was alright, loud because of the toll bridge next to park, sites were close together, level, fire pits, picnic tables, electric, water and a dump station, stayed 3 days to visit family,, $20"
"This is actually the Windsor Cove Campground within Haworth Park in Belleview, Nebraska."
TravelerGreat campground with lots of activities, roller skating, mini golf fishing pond & streams, splash pad & slide also has sports courts, basketball, tennis, pickle ball & a petting zoo our favorite campground to go to
TravelerWe stopped at this campground for 1 night as we traveled thru. The park was immaculately mowed and the sites were spacious and we'll maintained. It looked like a perfect place to have a picnic as well. Plenty of parking. The lake is narrow and long, so plenty of space to boat. I didn't see a designated swimming areas, so can't say if they're was one or not. I would definitely stay here again.
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.
RangerThe areas for tent camping are poorly situated and not worth paying for imho. They have a pit toilet and a water spigot nearby, but that doesn’t make it worth the noise and amount of random local traffic circling my through the campground.
GuideA quiet county owned campground not too far from I-29. The area has a few tent sites with tables/fire rings along with four gravel RV pads with 50 amp hook ups. There is a single water spigot in the middle of the RV area. Also available are two large cabins that can be rented via the Mills County website. A few vault toilets are scattered around the park, but there are no shower facilities. Nearby is a small lake along with a nature center. Park is within a valley with lots of shade trees. Overall an enjoyable place to relax for a couple days.
RangerThis is a very nice and clean spot to camp for a bit. They have great hiking and bike trails. If you go make sure you hike over to the sunset viewpoint that looks out to the West.
Camping options near Nebraska City include primitive tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and waterfront locations for fishing access. Most campgrounds in the area sit within the Loess Hills region, a unique geological formation of wind-deposited silt that creates steep, rugged terrain. Seasonal considerations include frequent spring flooding along the Missouri River and hot, humid summers that typically reach 85-90°F between June and August.
Hiking trails with scenic overlooks: Waubonsie State Park offers excellent hiking opportunities across various skill levels. "The hiking trails are not for bikes, and they have several different levels or skills levels. The look out was pretty cool as well," notes Tony B. Another visitor adds, "We took one of the more scenic trails and took us over the top of some of those beautiful Loess Hills."
Fishing from waterfront sites: Duck Creek Recreation Area provides dedicated fishing access directly from camping areas. "Fishing is great right off the bank," explains A H. The park includes a boat ramp though motorized boats are restricted to trolling motors due to the lake size. Caitlin R. adds, "It has everything you would need in a campground! Excellent playgrounds for kids, swimming and beach area, bathrooms, and depending where you park, a beautiful view of the lake."
Trail running and outdoor sports: Platte River State Park features "great hills for trail running" according to Sara B. The park has a splash park, shooting and archery ranges, and horseback riding opportunities. A visitor describes it as having "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."
Quiet camping away from crowds: While glamping in Nebraska City offers many amenities, some visitors prefer more secluded options. Waubonsie State Park campers appreciate the peaceful setting. "Quiet small campground, beautiful hiking trails," writes Jennifer M. Emily M. adds, "Not many amenities but the bathrooms are clean and the trails are fantastic. The view is great from the side bluff train. Tent sites are not too close together."
Clean facilities and shower access: Campgrounds maintain good standards for bathrooms and showers. Amy H. notes about Waubonsie, "The showers and bathrooms were nice and had decent room. If you are wanting a site here it would be best to reserve one." At Duck Creek, visitors appreciate the new facilities, with Charles C. mentioning, "The picnic tables, vault toilets, paved walking trails, playground equipment are all new and well laid out."
Kid-friendly amenities: Camp A Way Campground receives high marks for family activities. "This destination was so fun! Sites are shaded and spacious. Awesome playground, pool, water slide and more! Super cute place to stay with family," says Samantha S. Another visitor notes, "Great management, easy reservations, lots of activities, clean bathrooms, well stocked store."
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