Best Equestrian Camping near Nemaha, NE
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Nemaha, NE (6)
1. Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Shubert, Nebraska24 Reviews•122 Photos•20 SavesIndian Cave State Park offers campers Electric Plus, Electric, Basic and Equestrian Basic campsites. Hackberry Hollow campground has 32 Electric Plus and 15 Electric pad sites. Campers will enjoy an array of amenities including showers, modern restrooms, laundry facility and a dump and fill station, as well as picnic tables and grills.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$15 - $30 / night
2. Waubonsie State Park Campground
Hamburg, Iowa11 Reviews•90 Photos•62 SavesAs a site on the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail, Waubonsie State Park in southwest Iowa is known for its exceptional vistas of Iowa’s unique Loess Hills and the Nebraska plains. Its extensive trail system offers something for the avid mountain biker, equestrians looking for a relaxing ride, or anyone eager to hike amongst the tranquil surroundings of the park’s ridgetop prairies and shaded woodland valleys. With nearly 2,000 acres of recreational opportunity and quiet beauty, Waubonsie State Park is an Iowa gem waiting to be explored.
Stay overnight in one of eight cabins at Waubonsie, some featuring fireplaces and year-round accommodations. The park also contains a modern campground with non-electric and electric campsites, modern showers, restrooms, and a sanitary dump station. The more primitive equestrian campground contains non-electric sites with hitching rails, pens, and pit vault toilets. Cabin and campsite reservations can be made through the online reservation system for Waubonsie State Park.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Syracuse City
Nebraska City, Nebraska4 Reviews•11 Photos•2 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
$10 / night
4. Mozingo Lake County RV Park
Maryville, Missouri7 Reviews•6 Photos•22 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Honey Creek Conservation Area
Amazonia, Missouri3 Reviews•3 Photos•46 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
6. Nodaway Valley County Park
Villisca, Iowa2 Reviews•16 Photos•2 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Nemaha
51 Reviews of 6 Nemaha Campgrounds
Lynn J.
Scout
Syracuse City
Perfect for a traveling camper
We stayed the first week in October. We were the only campers in the campground. We found 30 and 50 amp power pedestals. We stayed beside a pavilion with a water hydrant. The pavilion has several picnic tables and 20 amp outlets. It's in a treed area with a nice playground. The whole area is very flat. Leveling was a breeze. The entrance was a little bit confusing. There is a pay box at the edge of the parking box. The bathrooms were locked, but being self contained, we wouldn't have used them. I'm sure we will be staying here again.
Fred S.
Legend
Waubonsie State Park Campground
Really good hiking trails
Stayed one night on Sept 4. Camped at site 35 in the non-equestrian campground; non-electric fee $15. Parked van on the grass at this site. Like nearly all of the sites in this campground, this site was close to the campground road. Overall, I felt that the campsites were all bunched together - offering no privacy and spacing between sites. The shower house was closed during our visit. Water was also turned off at the wayer pumps in the campground. There was one single vault toilet available for all of the campers; it was reasonably clean. Wayne, the campground host, was nice & helpful. There is a self-serve firewood station in the campground; cost is either $5 or $10, depending on the amount of wood you purchase. The campsites have a picnic table & metal fire ring. I wasn't too pleased with this campground, but I was very happy with the nearby hiking trails within the park. It's a pretty state park with hills & lush forest. The day use areas looked great. I recommend those traveling along I-29 to stop at this park - not necessarily for the camping, but for the hiking. Had some T-Mobile 4G service.
Danni A.
TravelerWaubonsie State Park Campground
Quiet and Peaceful
This park was a great place to head to and unplug for a weekend. We camped in the area without hookups, so we pretty much had that area to ourselves. The area with hookups was somewhat crowded. The bathrooms and shower were clean. Water is easily accessible. The park is small, and we didn't find much to do other than a few hikes.
There are signs in the bathrooms warning of the raccoons. These signs are not exaggerating. We had a raccoon at our campsite trying to steal our food while we were there, like the raccoon was less than 10 feet from humans during mid-day.
Kalab R.
Guide
Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Same state, different look.
I saw that their hiking trails were challenging. I got two dogs and love a challenge. The views the scenory made you feel like you got away from civilization.
A place where their is things to see and do. A must go.
Michael M.GuideHackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Cool cave right off the river
The campground is pretty well-kept. Multiple playgrounds and shower houses throughout. Firewood for sale. A giant raccoon tried to get into my cooler 10 minutes after we turned out our lights for the night. Lookout for ticks. The cave was a little smaller than anticipated and near the tables on bank, the river unfortunately had a couple large patches of garbage. Still a fun place to camp out and hike around a bit.
- TTim D.Scout
Syracuse City
Great little out of the way spot
There are truly electrical hookups just about everywhere and there are no marked sites that I could find. We just pulled off the road to an electrical station and plugged in. Sadly, the 30A plug I plugged into kept tripping the breaker, but I always have a backup 20-30A converter, I just don't get to use my AC (cool night, didn't matter). It would be great if there was some brochure or site map at the location so you didn't feel like your were gonna ruin their well maintained lawn.
Travis M.Traveler
Honey Creek Conservation Area
Good free camping
Good place for free camping just not a lot of things to do other than explore the woods or fish in the river which doesn’t have great access. They say there’s bike trails but it’s more just access roads.
It’s a big area with several access points. Here are the coordinates for the camping area along the river 39.95182° N, 94.99083° W.
- KKevinTraveler
Honey Creek Conservation Area
Solid free campsite
Google Maps will take you on some gnarly gravel roads in a big loop if you take directions straight from Dyrt. Save yourself the time and search “Honey Creek Conservation Area”.
The spot itself is decent. It’s free. The campsites were super clean, but the bathrooms leave much to be desired. There are only really three or four designated campsites es, but there was only one other group here on a Wednesday. You can hear some traffic noise from the freeway, but nothing outrageous.
Verizon signal fluctuates, but averages two bars.
- Kristi D.Legend
Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Fun park at the southern tip of NE
Enjoyed our night here. One of the only ones at the park as it was freezing out. We pulled up as you literally drive through a bunch of open farmlands to get here and it was almost a little spooky because we did not see anyone. They have miles of trails to see an old town, old cemetery, the great Missouri and of course Indian Cave. I recommend a stop!
- Kristi D.Legend
Waubonsie State Park Campground
Had the campground too ourselves!
It appears not many people camp in Iowa in February. We had the campground to ourselves. We missed the crazy cold and snow by a day but it was 20 degree with the wind when I hiked the prairie. Lovely little state park, clean and the trail system was pretty neat. Wasn't perfectly flat and had some overlooks. Very much enjoyed!
Juana L.ScoutHackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Amazing!
Everything super clean, the park is beautiful, easy check in, lots of camping sites.
Tarrah C.LegendWaubonsie State Park Campground
Nice Trails
This is a great weekend spot not much to do around the park. The campsites are nice but close with not much space in between. There are 2 campgrounds, the one north of the highway is a horse campground but required. There are nice trails in this area. The campground on the south is more of a tent site. There are vault toliets, no showers. A lot of great trails o this side. All campsites include a picnic table and fire ring.
- Amy H.Guide
Waubonsie State Park Campground
Very nice
The campsite was very nice. Not too expensive. The showers and bathrooms were nice and had decent room. If you are wanting a site here it would be best to reserve one there were not a lot to choose from when we got there just about every spot was reserved. But overall was a great place to camp for a family.
- rrick K.Scout
Mozingo Lake County RV Park
Nice and Quiet
Lake Mozingo is near the College Town of Maryville, Missouri. My experience is limited, but I’d say it’s pretty nice here. And inexpensive. Concrete Pads with Power and Water at the Site but no Sewer dump, that’s Centralized in the Camp. There’s Lake access if you want. I like it here.
- DDave M.Guide
Mozingo Lake County RV Park
Great Campground
Nice sites close to the lake with electricity water and wifi.
Ashley L.GuideHackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Nice Spot!
Had a great time hiking and playing disc golf. Beautiful area with a ton of trees!
John A.GuideSyracuse City
City fairgrounds
Just a stopover for one night with 30amp and water for $10 a night!
Crystal R.GuideSyracuse City
Low key
Small Town with shops and restaurants. Pleasant quiet environment other then nearby train. Location has 2 other RV campgrounds around the corner . It's a city park next to the expo center nice and clean . Pull in next to any hook up. Donation box is $10
Edward K.GuideHackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Great Park in Southeast Nebraska
Nice quiet park with lots of family activities. The camping spots were mostly wide with 30/50 power hookups. Paved parking pads made leveling the camper easy. All the park staff we interacted with were very friendly. We hiked, biked, played disc golf, and practiced our archery. Great park that was quiet and offered lots to visitors.
- JJoy C.Traveler
Waubonsie State Park Campground
Beautiful Campground
Loved the hiking trails and all the green space. A little tight trying to back into our space, but very nice overall.
Frederick D.ScoutHackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Beautiful state park
Waas underwhelmed by the information provided online.
Judy C.ScoutHackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Great state park, wonderful hiking
Beautiful park. The hiking was great. I was there during the week and it was almost empty. I hiked for about 4 hours and didn't see another person the whole time.
The hiking trails were a bit confusing, at least the ones I was on, the maps and trail could be improved and expanded.
The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that the campground was almost empty but they put all the campers in one area. Would have been nice to be a bit spread out.
- PPatheekaGuide
Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Vast, scenic and remote
The park is huge and takes you along an hour long historic trail that has old settlements, ruins of workshops and beautiful view-points of the Missouri river from the bluff edges. It ends at the Indian cave (boardwalk/stairs to the cave are currently closed to all the visitors). You have neat family picnic shelters in between too. The campgrounds are a little cozy if not cramped and give you a good vibe of you love the campground aura. The sites on the bend of the loops (25 and 24) are more spacious and for people who want bigger areas. Most of the sites are shaded under large cottonwoods. The nearest gas station (actually any store) is a 15/20 minutes drive away and the park office/store was closed due to covid restrictions. So bring in everything except ice and firewood, yeah coffee too (we forgot). No water sport rentals nearby. Didn't see anyone kayaking either. I would stay here again if I wanted another relaxed/hike-only trip.
- Emily M.Guide
Waubonsie State Park Campground
Fun in the Bluffs
Grew up camping and hiking here. 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. Can get pretty busy on weekends in the summer.
- Tony B.Legend
Waubonsie State Park Campground
Second time back, and a stone throw away from Nebraska City
This is my second review, because second time is a charm. Even though the campsites are closer together than I am use to. We actually took 2 sites, one for us and one for my oldest sons site. This worked out and gave a little more space needed. This also gave us time to really explore those trails I was drooling over. We took one of the more scenic trails and took us over the top of some of those beautiful Loess Hills. I still believe it us a great hiking park, and is only a hour away from Omaha for us.
- Tony B.Legend
Waubonsie State Park Campground
Great hiking park
First off let me make it clear, I like this park. But for me this is not the greatest camping area. The sites just are to close for me as a tent camper. The could almost use some of the day use picnic area as primitive sites. The rest of this park is great. For one it is clean, and maintained. 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. I am not sure the campsites were fall, but it could be because the applejacks festival going on across the river in Nebraska City.
- Tony B.Legend
Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park
Just might be my favorite
It has been many years since I went to this park. We use to take my oldest here when he was little. We finally came back, and right off the bat, while entering the park we see 2 eagles soaring above. We drove through the park and wow what a ecological beauty. You get down in the valley by the river you almost forget your in Nebraska. There are also several things to do in this park. First the obvious is all the miles, and miles of trails available, and the fishing. There is also horseback riding, discgolf, a archery range, shooting range. There is also a history museum of the area (which was closed due to covid), a living history area with a blacksmith, broom shop, and soap (which was also closed). There is also a old school house, the old town St Derion cementary, and half breed cementary. Also the stairs to the cave was closed (due to the floods of 2019). Even due to the park not fully open the place is a most see for any camper.
Guide to Nemaha
Horse camping in Nebraska offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it an ideal destination for horse lovers.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- At Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park, visitors can explore miles of challenging hiking trails that provide stunning views and a sense of escape from civilization.
- Waubonsie State Park Campground features beautiful hills and lush forests, perfect for horseback riding and enjoying nature.
- Nodaway Valley County Park offers extensive trails suitable for horseback riding, allowing campers to immerse themselves in the park's natural beauty.
Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities
- Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park provides electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.
- At Waubonsie State Park Campground, campers can find picnic tables and sanitary dump stations, making it convenient for equestrian groups.
- Syracuse City features a flat terrain with multiple electrical hookups, ideal for accommodating horse trailers and providing easy access to facilities.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused features like trails and facilities
- Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park is well-reviewed for its scenic trails that cater to horseback riders looking for adventure.
- Nodaway Valley County Park boasts well-maintained trails that are perfect for equestrian activities, along with spacious campsites.
- Waubonsie State Park Campground offers a peaceful environment with ample space for horses, making it a great choice for equestrian camping enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Nemaha, NE?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Nemaha, NE is Hackberry Hollow Campground — Indian Cave State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 24 reviews.
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