Top Cabins near Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

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50 Reviews of 7 Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Red Cloud Campground — Fort Robinson State Park
    July 2, 2024

    Red Cloud Campground — Fort Robinson State Park

    Newer campground in historic location

    This is a full hookup (electric/water/sewer) campground, appears to be recently updated. Concrete pad, fairly level. Picnic table and grill in each site. Few trees, mixture of shade and non shade sites. Decent amount of space between sites. Bathrooms and showers are available near the partial hookup campground. Good Verizon cell coverage. Campground is on site of old Fort Robinson. The old barracks and post buildings are available to reserve and stay in. This area is prime for equestrians with many trails to explore on horseback. Numerous trails aren’t quite as friendly for hiking on foot because of tall grass. There are a couple of scenic roads (1 unpaved/washboardy; 1 paved on canyon road) to drive and see local landscape. On site attractions: History museum, restaurant serving breakfast/lunch/dinner, indoor swimming pool, horse stables, general store, small library. Historical markers paying homage to Levi Robinson (the fort’s namesake) and the site on which Crazy Horse was killed.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sheps Canyon Recreation Area
    June 20, 2024

    Sheps Canyon Recreation Area

    A Hidden Gem!

    Wow! The beauty! We stayed here midweek in June - the place was empty. There are at least 40 sites, including 2 group sites, & equestrian sites a little further down the road. The rest of the sites are pull-in & pull-through sites. All the sites have a fire ring & picnic table. There are 2 outhouses, 1 large trash collection, & a group “day use” area with a beach & swimming! I cannot recommend this spot enough, & at $11/night!? What a steal! You can pay at the pay station upon arrival.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sheps Canyon Recreation Area
    June 13, 2023

    Sheps Canyon Recreation Area

    Really nice

    Sites are spread out and also have great "lawns". Fairly new, so facilities are in great shape. If lake is really low, it would not be as inviting, but on this trip I only had to walk 50' to the water. 2 cubicles with shower and toilet, plus vault toilets. Much less densely packed than angostura rec area campgrounds.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chadron State Park Campground
    May 27, 2023

    Chadron State Park Campground

    Very quiet pre season

    We were here April 10, and we were the only campers in our part of the loop. Some roadway noise but nothing bothersome. Just a vault toilet near us, but very clean, and a short walk to the flush facilities. Plus a soda vending machine.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area
    August 15, 2022

    Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area

    Family fun

    Stayed here and June with family and then came back in July as a Camp Host. Electric sites only, however water and dump stations are available on your way in. We stayed in Cascade which is full on the weekends. Great access to the lake, beautiful views of the sunset. Clean showers and sights. There are a lot of bugs, so be prepared. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Soldier Creek Campground — Fort Robinson State Park
    July 23, 2022

    Soldier Creek Campground — Fort Robinson State Park

    Very busy campground

    Fort Robinson State Park is an activity packed park in Northwestern Nebraska, with some interesting history. BUT, know that the price listed for camping does not include taxes & fees (~$2/day), nor cost of Park daily entry permit ($12/day). Still a good deal, but be ready when you check in. There are tons of hiking trails in the park, from “easy” up to “”hard”. There are also jeep tours, short and long horseback trail rides, stagecoach rides, chuckwagon meals, breakfast or dinner among the nearby buttes, an indoor swimming pool, and the “Trailside Museum”, each for a fee. The on-site restaurant has a small menu, but there’s definitely something for everyone, and the portions are LARGE! Campsites are well-spaced and generally level. Bathrooms & pay showers are clean and well maintained. Showers use quarters, change machine takes $1 & $5; $1.50 for 4-1/2 minutes. A little bit of road noise (trucks engine braking) from adjacent US Rte 20. Could not find an on-property guest laundry. Would stay here again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area
    July 20, 2022

    Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area

    Great spot on the water

    Sheps Canyon rec area primitive camping on the Angostura Reservoir. This are used to be free , but is now $11/ night and has 40 sites fc/fs. Half back up to the water about 75 ft away down an embankment. Dump and fill down the road at the reservation camp ground

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chadron State Park Campground
    July 15, 2022

    Chadron State Park Campground

    Just a great place.

    This park is wonderful. Every spot has some shade, and the grounds are well kept. The bathrooms and showers are super clean and well stocked. I’ve never explored this part of Nebraska before, and it exceeded all expectations.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area
    July 13, 2022

    Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area

    Spacious

    The lake is great for boats if you prefer to bring one. Only issue that I may have is if you get a tent site make sure that your tent will fit. We have a rather large tent and there are a couple of spots that it will not fit. Hosts are pretty nice. I love that the marina isn’t to far from the tent sites and they do have lots of trees to help keep your tent well shaded during the heat of the day.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area
    June 17, 2022

    Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area

    Very big recreation area

    I stayed in the Cheyenne Campground, our spot was right behind a hill with decent tree coverage. Spots weren't too close together. There's a beach, biking trail, marina, resturant and great views. The bathhouse was very clean with big showers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Robinson State Park Campground
    September 17, 2021

    Fort Robinson State Park Campground

    Soldiers Creek Campground

    Booked an “Electric” (30amp), backin site for a few days to explore Fort Robinson. We’ll maintained and a nice shady site with decent privacy. We arrived Labor Day afternoon and discovered that most of the attractions closed for the season after Labor Day. But, still enjoyed touring the area and buildings learning of the history. Good Verizon cell signal.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chadron State Park Campground
    August 1, 2021

    Chadron State Park Campground

    Loved It, Beautiful

    We had a great stay, 5 nights in the upper loop (site 68). Not much shade, but the sites are spaced out a little more than the lower section. Lower section is closer to the highway so it's probably noisier- we didn't notice it too much in our area.

    Plenty of cool hiking trails. Awesome swimming pool. Groceries, gas, restaurants, & golf nearby. Not too far from Fort Robinson.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chadron State Park Campground
    July 24, 2021

    Chadron State Park Campground

    Huge State Park Campground

    Large state park with tons to do. Spacious RV campground. Electric hook ups. Water and dump station. 8 miles south of Chadron, NE. They have a pool ( you pay to have access) paddle boats, fishing pond, horseback trail rides (only $25/person), hiking and biking trails. Bathrooms and showers. Beautifully kept. A great find!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Robinson State Park Campground
    May 31, 2021

    Fort Robinson State Park Campground

    Lots to do, nice sites, historical significance

    This is a large park with a couple campgrounds.  One campground had full hookups and the other electric only with water hydrants on the loop.  There are lots of shade trees, a bathhouse with showers and flush toilets.  

    This campground has many historical signs, a museum, an equine campground, longhorn cattle, horses, and a free-roaming buffalo herd penned into their area of course.

    Many marked trails, some leading from the campground and others in the nearby bluffs and cliffs.  They are quite well marked.  In addition, there is fishing at ponds a short drive from the Fort and also golf nearby.

    The area is often used for family reunions.  Reservations can be made to stay in cabins or the lodge.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area
    October 22, 2020

    Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area

    Beautiful place

    We were here in early October. We rented an RV spot online. Caught a beautiful sunset and stayed right next to the beach and lake even though it was cold. All facilities closed. We paid for full hookup but electricity cut off at 8 in all campgrounds. Probably a glitch.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Nebraska National Forest at Chadron
    September 5, 2020

    Nebraska National Forest at Chadron

    Awesome hiking!

    Factoid: When I stayed here I learned that the Nebraska National Forest is manmade! It is the largest hand planted forest in the US. it felt like a green oasis in the “desert" of Western Nebraska!

    I spent 3 days hiking in this Forest and enjoyed every minute on each trail. This area has such differing geography. I’d begin the hike in the Forest, climb up to the ridge and catch views all the way into the vast, flat Buffalo National Grasslands area. 

    My home base was in Chadron State Park where I camped. The park itself has 6 miles of hiking trails which connect with several other trails in the Nebraska National Forest. The video is a section of the Black Hills Overlook Trail in the National Forest. A definite must! There was evidence of old wildfires on the western slopes, but otherwise the lodgepole pine trees were beautiful. Steamboat Butte Trail is another good hike.

    Chadron State Park is located in the Nebraska National Forest off Hwy 385 south of the town of Chadron which has a Walmart for supplies.The park has pretty much everything: a fishing pond, A trading post for basic camp supplies and some food, swimming pool, seasonal horseback trail rides, archery range, tennis court, disc golf, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, softball field, playground, AC/heated cabins, group camping with a group lodge,  and campsites with 30 amp HU, no water so fill up at the bathrooms and there’s a dump station on site. 

    The site I was in was level, but there was no shade. Shade trees are sparse in the area where I was camped. It was quiet and the stars were great at night, and made for a good home base from which to hike in the Nebraska National Forest.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Robinson State Park Campground
    July 27, 2020

    Fort Robinson State Park Campground

    Decent but snug

    Soldiers Creek Campground is fairly quiet but so close to neighbors even the most general conversation is easily overheard. Just hope your neighbor doesn't build a big fire because you are going to enjoy the smoke. Lots to do in the park (history, hiking, fishing). Fairly level asphalt parking pads with electric hookups, fire ring and picnic table. Decent shade throughout

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chadron State Park Campground
    July 25, 2020

    Chadron State Park Campground

    Eh...nothing to write home about

    Unlevel asphalt parking, very few trees, pretty close to your neighbors, and incredibly rough (paved) access roads to the campground. Nothing but dead dry grass around you. Highway noise VERY prevalent right behind the camp site. Reserved online and yet they managed to double book my spot.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area
    June 19, 2020

    Angostura Recreation Area — Angostura Recreation Area

    Beautiful site but bad with bugs!

    We were in Cheyenne, space 21. Nice and spacious woodsy campsite that just overlooks a little stagnant pond; unsure if there were fish in there or that the water was good enough to swim in. There were close vaulted toilets. It was a little distant to the flushed toilets and showers but a shirt drive up the hill was fine, you can walk too if you’d like.

    The campsite during after the sun goes down is a different story. The bugs here are horrible, they are attracted to light of any kind, so do yourself a favor and grab quite a few of those citronella candles.

    The lake was amazing and beautiful. It was too cold for us to swim but we grabbed a 1 day fishing license and caught soooooooo many fish. They have an amazing fishing cleaning station as well.

    Overall, decent stay. Would attempt to stay again if I was more prepared for the bugs.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Robinson State Park Campground
    August 16, 2019

    Fort Robinson State Park Campground

    Pretty and clean. Lots for families and history buffs.

    We enjoyed a quiet, albeit buggy visit.  The Fort is fun to see and read about the place it holds in Western History. 

    There is plenty to do and even great hiking right within the state park (the buttes). 

    The showers are inexpensive and clean.  Food was $$$.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chadron State Park Campground
    August 5, 2019

    Chadron State Park Campground

    Wenzel Protico 6 Tent review at Chadron State Park, Nebraska Panhandle.

    Located in the Northwest corner of the Nebraska panhandle this 98 year old state park has it all for a great family get-away of road tripping stop.  Chadron State park offers 70 electric and 18 primitive camping sites.  The bulk of the primitive sites are walk up so be sure to get there early for the sites that have the best shade trees.  There are a few non-reservable electric sites but to be safe I’d book online well in advance or call ahead.  You can also book cabins at this park and during my stay the cabins looked to be entirely in use.  Enjoy miles of hiking and mountain biking trails that range from level to steep inclines through rouged terrain. Activities such as swimming in the well maintained pool, horse back riding have extra fees which are reasonable.  There is a great fishing pond and several playgrounds scattered throughout the park.   If you plan on horseback riding, and you should it was the highlight of our trip, tours begin at 9am and leave every hour except noon until 3pm.  I recommend the 9am or 10am ride to avoid the heat.  You register at the visitor center located at the front of the park for this 45 min guided ride.  Other features of this park include an archery range, paddle boats, tennis, horseshoe pits, sand volleyballs and outdoor events (check the Nebraska state parks calendar).  

    On this multi family campout we had 8 kids with us and 6 adults.  We camped in sites 16 and 14 which are electric sites.  We chose these sites for the plentiful shade trees and proximity to the water pump and the shower building.  The sites are deep and mostly flat.  We had a little tent city going with large tents and we all found level, shaded ground.  

    Observations: the grounds are well kept with regular rounds from camp hosts and park staff to check trash and make sure the guests are happy.  If you are hoping for some downed wood for fire you’ll be out of luck at this park.  You can bring in local wood and find wood for purchase on site and in nearby Chadron just a 12 minute drive North of the park.  You may want to bring your bike to the park.  Most of the attractions are a quick although hilly ride from the campsite.  I would like to see walking and riding paths separate from the roads at this park.  When driving be on the look out for pedestrians and bike riders on the road.  This was a quite campground with many short stay visitors during our stay.  Quite hours start at 10pm and end at 8am.  I have to say were were easily the loudest group a bit in violation of the 10pm quite time as we played games around the campfire but we were not visited by any neighbors or the camp host.  If you are a fan of view spectacular night skies this a a great park.  You can see brilliant stars, planets and the Milky Way.  On hikes you’ll see sandstone buttes and valleys.  We also saw many bird species and more woodpeckers than I’ve seen in any other location.  You’ll also see white tail and mule deer around the park.  The camp host told us that in the fall you can observe big horn sheep in the area.  On your hike bring binoculars and enjoy a peak at the black hills of South Dakota.  

    The visitor center offers camping essentials you may have lost of forgotten, souvenirs, ice, wood and a vending machine.  You can also visit the trading post on site and order from a small menu of breakfast and lunch/dinner items.  

    Nearby Chadron State park you can visit the Nebraska state forest and grasslands, Agate fossil beds, fur trading museum, Box Butte state recreation area/lake, Black Hills of South Dakota, and Fort Robinson state park.  All in all this is a must see state park for a short or long stay with family, friends, or a solo trip.  5 stars in my book.

    Ranger Review, Wenzel Portico 6 tent:

    As a ranger for The Dyrt I have the opportunity from time to time to review camping products.  I was fortunate to be able to review the Wenzel Portico 6 tent on this multifamily 3 night, 2 day campout.  

    The Portico 6 is a 74” heigh dome style tent using 3 lightweight shock corded poles.  The footprint is 10’x9’ and advertised as a 6 person tent.  I’d cut that in half for occupancy in reality.  I’m 6’2” and my sons are 6’ and 5’6”.  I’d say with sleeping bags and a couple of back packs we would consume the entire floor space.  We tested this tent with 2 cots and two 12 year old boys for 3 nights. The tent was intuitive and easy to set up from the box without looking at directions.  Total set up time was roughly 17 minutes from initial unboxing to completion.  This is definitely a two person job in order to get the poles upright but not difficult.  The Portico has some great highlights including a dry entry awning although a bit short, plastic pole holders at the corners, and a large D shape entry.  The door zipper worked very well with no snagging which was a very pleasant thing as tents go.  The Portico also has 3 very useful storage pockets on the outside of the tent.  The boys used the pockets to hang their wet swim trunks.  I can see these pockets being useful for storage of bug spray, sun screen and other like items.  It is curious why the storage pockets aren’t located on the inside of the ten however where I can see them being more useful.  There is ample head room in the tent and with the rain fly off the tent if very breathable while offering a view of the sky.  There is good privacy with the mesh starting a bit higher on the tent which I think is a great feature.  You’ll also enjoy the pre-attached guy lines on the rainfly.  Speaking of the rainfly, this may be the tent’s best feature.  We did see a good amount of rain during this campout with a long lasting low wind thunderstorm.  The rainfly held up great and keep the boys dry the hole time.  

    Before I go in to the concerns it should be noted that this is not a tent designed for outback and rouged camping.  This is a tent for the back yard or well established camp sites.  If that is where you keep this tent then I think you’ll really enjoy the tent for a long time.  Potential concerns come from the light weight fiberglass poles, thin floor, plastic pole holder corners and plastic tent stakes.  We layed down a second tarp in the tent and used cot foot prints to help protect the floor.  I’d defiantly never use this tent without a good think tarp under the tent to protect from puncture.  I’d upgrade the tent stakes if you plan on camping on hard ground or ground with any rocks.  These yellow low end stakes will not last long.  Much care is also needed when pounding in the stakes to the plastic tent pole holders.  One missed swing could potentially break the corners or the stake.  The awning did do it’s job keeping some small camp chairs dry but I’d like to see a bit deeper awning.  The only complaint the boys had about the tent was that it didn’t move air very well with the rainfly on.  The tent didn’t have any condensation in it however.  All in all this is a nice backyard camping tent for a maximum of 2 people with cots or 3 people in sleeping backs with a couple of packs.  It is light weight and easy to store.  Set up with two people and tear down with one will take around 15 minutes both ways. Check out more here: https://wenzelco.com/portico-6/

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chadron State Park Campground
    August 3, 2019

    Chadron State Park Campground

    Amazing place with something for everyone!

    This was our first time here and we are already planning our next trip. The park is nestled inside the Nebraska National Forest and provides breathtaking views all around. We stayed in a small cabin for this trip, but next trip will be bringing our camper. There are so many activities here including archery, horseback riding, hiking, and fishing just to name a few. The scenic drive or hike to see the large buttes is really something. I highly recommend this state park for anyone!



Guide to Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

Camping near Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands offers a unique experience filled with beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails in the area. Campers at Chadron State Park Campground rave about the "plenty of cool hiking trails" available, making it a great spot for nature lovers.
  • Swimming: Enjoy a dip in the pool at Chadron State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Awesome swimming pool," which is perfect for cooling off after a day of hiking.
  • Fishing and boating: At Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area, you can fish and enjoy boating. Campers have noted that it's a great spot for fishing and tubing, making it a fun place for water activities.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A reviewer at Red Cloud Campground said, "Clean bathrooms. Nice sites with trees," highlighting the well-maintained amenities.
  • Quiet atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peacefulness of the sites. One visitor at Crawford City Park mentioned it was a "cute, quiet campground," making it ideal for those looking to escape the noise of city life.
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer ample space between sites. A camper at Fort Robinson State Park noted, "Campsites are well-spaced and generally level," which is great for RVs and tents alike.

What you should know:

  • Noise from roads: Some campgrounds are near highways, which can lead to noise. A reviewer at Red Cloud Campground mentioned, "Noisy, especially with truck traffic," so be prepared for some background sounds.
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Toadstool Geological Park & Campground has no showers or electric hookups, so plan accordingly.
  • Seasonal availability: Some campgrounds have specific seasons. Chadron State Park Campground is open from April 15 to November 15, so check the dates before you go.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with pools or playgrounds. Crawford City Park has a great playground for kids, making it a fun stop for families.
  • Short hikes: Choose campgrounds with easy trails for younger kids. Campers at Toadstool Geological Park & Campground enjoyed "great short hikes," perfect for little legs.
  • Pack snacks: Keep everyone happy with snacks on hand. One camper at Chadron State Park Campground appreciated the "soda vending machine," which is a nice treat after a long day.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Red Cloud Campground advised, "I wouldn't recommend any rig larger than a truck camper," so be cautious when booking.
  • Electric hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups if you need them. Chadron State Park Campground offers electric hookups, which can be a lifesaver for longer stays.
  • Plan for road noise: If you're sensitive to noise, consider campgrounds further from highways. Campers at Crawford City Park noted the noise from trains, so keep that in mind when choosing your spot.

Camping near Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands can be a fantastic experience with the right preparation. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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