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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Ogallala, NE

180 Reviews

Ogallala Tri-Trails KOA's dedicated dog parks provide ample exercise space for pets while camping in Nebraska. This well-maintained campground accommodates tent campers, RV travelers, and offers pet-friendly cabins with full hookup sites and modern amenities. Lake McConaughy campgrounds also welcome pets throughout their extensive recreation areas, with multiple campgrounds featuring pet-friendly policies across primitive and developed sites. Visitors consistently note the impeccably clean facilities at Tri-Trails, with keycode-accessible bathrooms and showers that enhance security during overnight stays. Highway noise remains minimal at this location surrounded by cornfields, creating a peaceful environment for pets sensitive to traffic sounds.

The nearby I-80 KOA Journey provides fenced K-9 sites with private enclosures for dogs, though highway noise is more noticeable at this location. Both KOAs offer water hookups essential for pets during hot Nebraska summers, with shade options limited at some sites. Several dog walking areas throughout the Ogallala camping region allow pets to stretch their legs after long travel days. Lake McConaughy's extensive shoreline provides water access for dogs that enjoy swimming, though owners should check specific beach policies as regulations vary by area. Walmart and several pet-friendly restaurants operate near the campgrounds, with Country Pride restaurant located close to the I-80 KOA receiving positive reviews from camping visitors with pets. Highway-adjacent sites experience more road noise throughout the night, important for those with noise-sensitive dogs.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Ogallala, Nebraska (42)

    1. Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area Campground

    30 Reviews
    Ogallala, NE
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 284-8800

    $10 - $30 / night

    "This campsite is beautiful - a nice quiet lake with fishing & kayaking, shady spot with electric hookup, and a pretty nice fire pit."

    "Lake Ogallala and it’s campground was beautiful!"

    2. Ogallala Tri-Trails KOA

    11 Reviews
    Ogallala, NE
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 284-2415

    "Tiny off leash K9 park for dogs. Snug campground surrounded by corn fields. The hum of the highway can be heard but isn’t bad at all. We would definitely stay here again. Hosts were very kind."

    "Pool, dog walk area, clean bathrooms and showers. Little camp store. Extremely quiet and relaxing."

    3. Ogallala/I-80 KOA Journey

    11 Reviews
    Ogallala, NE
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 284-1300

    $45 - $90 / night

    "Playground for kids, dog park for furry friends. Most sites are in open, a handful of sites had limited shade. Campground itself was quiet."

    "We were met outside as we arrived and check-in was quick. We were escorted to a standard pull-through site 35 with FHUs. The first thing we noticed was how immaculate the campground(CG) was kept."

    4. Ogallala KOA

    5 Reviews
    Ogallala, NE
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 284-1300

    "Full hookup and well placed. 2 dog parks. It’s close to the road but surprising quiet. Not anything to do in this little town. Wal-Mart is very small."

    "There is a small playground for the kids and several dog walks but that is about it. We did hear highway noise all night."

    5. Lone Eagle Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ogallala, NE
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 284-8800

    $30 / night

    "Beautiful view of Lake McConaughey. Sites in Lone Eagle are not right on lake. Sites are large with great areas to have dogs. Cool breeze coming up off lake even though it was in the 90's today."

    "Awesome location. Take note. Water is shared and not at every site. Bring several hoses as it’s 40 - 50 feet away"

    6. Martin Bay Campground — Lake McConaughy SRA

    6 Reviews
    Ogallala, NE
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 284-8800

    $10 - $30 / night

    "The way it works here is there's a main entrance to the State Recreation Area, then you choose between a few designated campgrounds."

    "Extraordinary location given that you are in the middle of Nebraska. I didn’t expect to be camping on a beach! Beautiful scenery."

    7. Little Thunder Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ogallala, NE
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 284-8800

    $25 - $30 / night

    "Within the State Rec Area, this is a good site for access to the lake and if you need the electrical hook ups, and probably the best bet for anyone with kids so bathrooms are close by."

    "Beautiful white sandy beaches close by. In Lake McConaughy RA you can camp anywhere within the state park for $12, it doesn't have to be an actual site! "

    8. Sandy Beach Campground — Lake McConaughy SRA

    5 Reviews
    Ogallala, NE
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 284-8800

    $10 / night

    "Wake up walk into the lake. At night little frogs like to reveal themselves from the sand. Dog loved it. Kids loved it. It was very hot but the East access to the lake made it better."

    "Felt like I was at an ocean beach in the middle of NEBRASKA. Paid the necessary dues at the entrance to the beach area and then drove along the water to find the perfect spot."

    9. Cedar View Campground — Lake McConaughy

    10 Reviews
    Lewellen, NE
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 284-8800

    $10 - $25 / night

    "Though most lakes in Nebraska are man-made and muddy, this manmade lake is in the sandhills so it is all beach and clear water."

    "On a tall cliff, lake breeze blowing through the popup window, sandy beach that is as big as the panhandle itself (these are the sandhills of Nebraska)."

    10. Ogallala Beach

    3 Reviews
    Ogallala, NE
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 284-8800

    "And you are rights at the foot of Mebraskas largest lake. Where boating fishing and beach’s are abundant."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Ogallala, NE

180 Reviews of 42 Ogallala Campgrounds

  • Roxanna L.
    Apr. 12, 2025

    Ogallala KOA

    Nebraska

    Clean and maintained. Manager was friendly and they take you to your site. (Wish they all did) Sites are gravel but quite large. Full hookup and well placed. 2 dog parks. It’s close to the road but surprising quiet. Not anything to do in this little town. Wal-Mart is very small. We ate at an excellent restaurant that was clean and food was very good. Country Pride is the name and very close to campground. Highly recommend!!!

  • Mandie R.
    Dec. 13, 2024

    Oregon Trail RV Campground

    Luke- The Lifesaver!

    We can’t say enough great things about Oregon Trail RV Park! While traveling through the area with our dogs, we had planned to stay at Lake McConaughy, but the campgrounds there weren’t as dog-friendly as advertised during the off-season. Thankfully, Luke, the owner of Oregon Trail RV Park, stepped in at the last minute and gave us a place to stay. This park was exactly what we needed—easy to find, impeccably maintained, and truly welcoming to both us and our pets. The RV spaces were clean and spacious, with plenty of room for our dogs to enjoy themselves. Luke’s friendly and accommodating attitude made the experience stress-free, which is priceless when you’re on the road. If you’re in the Lake McConaughy area and looking for a quiet, pet-friendly RV park with excellent service, look no further. Oregon Trail RV Park is a gem, and we’ll definitely be back!

  • Renee H.
    Jun. 22, 2024

    Ogallala/I-80 KOA Journey

    Clean, convenient, highway noise

    Clean campground, level gravel sites. Easy on and off to I80, but road noise as a result all day and night. Verizon cell signal was strong. Clean bathrooms and showers. Laundry available. Playground for kids, dog park for furry friends. Most sites are in open, a handful of sites had limited shade. Campground itself was quiet. Staff was friendly, staff escorts you to your site and directs you in. Garbage dumpster across from bathhouse. Small store in main building.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area Campground

    Fishing area

    Lake Ogallala Trail is a 9 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Ogallala, primarily used for hiking. The lake itself is pretty small (large pond) especially compared to its neighbor Lake McConoughey

    The camping area was a little on the primitive side. Morning catfishing right off the banks is excellent!

  • Charles C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2018

    Cedar View Campground — Lake McConaughy

    Beautiful Vistas, Sandy Beaches, Starlit Nights, Absolutely Marvelous

    We loved this camping area and have been dreaming of returning.

    The view was spectacular from the tent site, but there are plenty of full hookup sites available.

    Though most lakes in Nebraska are man-made and muddy, this manmade lake is in the sandhills so it is all beach and clear water. The showers are free and there are plenty of hydrants for non-hookup sites.

    There is good trout fishing here and excellent bird watching. We saw the Long-billed Curlew, Burrowing Owl, and several other birds checked off our bucket list.

    The towns of both Ogallala and Lewellen both had plenty to see.

    The camp host was exceptional and helpful beyond what is typically expected.

  • Charles C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2020

    Cedar View Campground — Lake McConaughy

    Sandy Sandy Beaches, great campsites

    This is one of our favorite campsites in the country.  On a tall cliff, lake breeze blowing through the popup window, sandy beach that is as big as the panhandle itself (these are the sandhills of Nebraska). My 'Dyrt' profile picture is of our site at Cedar Vue.

    Ogallala was a raunchy western town and has q boot hill full of cutthroats and cowboys.

    The lake is huge. one of the few man-made lakes that are visible from outer space.  Nice wide open country side all around with much wildlife to see.  If you are a bird watcher, head north to crescent lake and see the burrowing owls, long billied curlew, or a vast amount of other  birds.  The fishing is renowned.

    Warm showers, flush toilets, full hookups (though we prefer the scenery of our primitive site). Nice visitor center at the dam

  • Tracey C.
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area Campground

    Shady Retreat from the Lake

    This campsite is beautiful - a nice quiet lake with fishing & kayaking, shady spot with electric hookup, and a pretty nice fire pit. Huge cottonwoods surround us with birds chirping into the evening & the crickets singing at night. No water hookups at the site but there is water available - though not a RV fill/dump station. Paid showers available. A great retreat after a day on Lake Mac, which is right next door. No quiet hours on Saturday night. Worth it for the water access to Lake Ogallala!

  • C
    Jun. 17, 2018

    Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area Campground

    Great area with wonderful siteseeing

    Lake Ogallala and it’s campground was beautiful! Plenty of fishing, great area for walking, and you can hop right over to lake McConaughy for even more water action, restaurants and beautiful seeneri! The camp sites of most of the campground we small and very close together though.

  • Aaron R.
    May. 3, 2021

    Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area Campground

    Quiet place to stay at Big Mac

    Stayed one night on the Big Lake and one night at the small lake. Both are very good, just more quiet and less traffic at Lake Ogallala. Very nice camp sites and good fishing.

Guide to Ogallala

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Ogallala, Nebraska, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Ogallala

Pet-friendly campgrounds include

Pet owners appreciate the amenities

  • The McGreer Camper Park is known for its friendly staff and clean facilities, making it a comfortable stop for you and your pet.
  • Lake Ogallala Campground features well-spaced sites with access to water activities, ensuring a great experience for both you and your furry companion.
  • At Lone Eagle Campground, you can enjoy full hookups and a beautiful view of the lake, perfect for relaxing with your pet after a day of adventure.

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