Best Tent Camping near Pierce, NE

Recent Tent Reviews near Pierce, NE

177 Reviews of 11 Pierce Campgrounds

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  Carly P.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 25, 2018

  Niobrara State Park Campground

  Beautiful area to explore

  This campground features cabins and tent camping. Designed for families, there is a playground and lots of open space for the kids to run around. Pets are welcome. There is a small pond stocked for fishing right in the middle of the tent camping area. Take a short hike to see where the Niobrara river dumps into the Missouri and take in some of the best views in Nebraska. In the winter months, hunters often use the cabins as home base and hunt in the surrounding woods.

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  Leasa W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 25, 2016

  Oak Bluff — Ponca State Park

  Beautiful Nebraska tenting experience

  Camped in tents. Was impressed with the options of tent sites. Offers all the amenities we needed while tenting. Wooded sites. Beautiful scenery and plenty outdoor activities to take in. Would recommend to those seeking a lake, woods, hiking, swimming, and family friendly camping adventure.

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  Amy C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2020

  Weigand - Lewis and Clark SRA

  Quiet, clean

  Each campsite has a gravel pad, picnic table and fire pit. We had electric only but water is available. Tent sites are also available. Bathrooms are very clean and well stocked. Fishing and boating

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  Ashley L.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 3, 2021

  Niobrara State Park Campground

  Great Spot!

  All around beautiful place. We had a great camping experience this summer. The grounds were clean, beautiful scenery, pet friendly and fun hiking trails! There's a lot of really cool cabins to choose from and the tent camping areas are in great locations scattered around the park. Definitely for the 3 hour drive up there.

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  Kimysue J.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2022

  Weigand - Lewis and Clark SRA

  Just Ok

  RVs are very close to tent sites. Sites are a decent size. Campground us very open. Sites are a very long way from the lake, showers, and beach. They charge for showers bring a lot of quarters. Staff are very friendly. The marina store has a small selection of house hold items and fishing supplies.

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  Sarah H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 26, 2016

  Yankton — Lewis And Clark Recreation Area

  Boating and Camping

  This place is gorgeous with its flat grassy camping area, distant hills, and lots or water and sky. Tent camped along the waterfront with friends. Spacious campgrounds were well maintained. Spent our mornings fishing for walleye, our afternoons were made up of great boating, tubing and water skiing. The nights were filled with stars. Went with friends this time, but am eager to bring my family for another visit.

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  May M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 1, 2018

  Clay County Park — Clay County

  Local RV camp

  Most of this open campground is devoted to RV's, most are unoccupied during the week. There are only 4 tent sites on the south edge of the area, the acreage is covered with tall cottonwood trees which provide partial sun/shade but no privacy. There is a short trail which goes down to the Missouri River. There was a pit latrine in the tent area and two shower houses in the RV sections. Tent fee $10 per night

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  West River J.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 9, 2018

  Niobrara State Park Campground

  Scenic Seclusion

  Beautiful views of the Missouri and Niobrara atop hervily wooded hills. Tent sites are either along the paved 1 way road or farther back in the trees of the hills via a short trail. Vault toilets are plentiful as well as water spigots. Has several nice trails and points of interest. Was very clean theoughout and well cared for. Also offers cabins and an RV campground.

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  James D.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 1, 2016

  Nebraska Tailwaters

  Had a good time fishing in the Missouri River

  This campground is situated along the Missouri River. There is a fishing pier and boat ramp. There are only about 10 tent campsites and a bunch of RV sites. The shower facilities were clean. It is near Lewis and Clark Lake which is a very nice lake. There is a dam which takes away from some of the natural feeling, but hey, there are showers here too. The Missouri River Valley is worth seeing at some point in your life. There are a lot of birds in the park which my wife appreciated.

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  Louis E.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 28, 2018

  Nebraska Tailwaters

  Look out for Camp Squatters

  We ended up at the Trailwater site because of a overbooking at lewis and clark. The afternoon was pleasant but as soon as it started to get dark all of the camp squatters started to arrive. First, about 9:30 PM, a group with several small children arrived and they were running all over the place crying screaming. The adults didn't seam to care and for some reason kept locking their car repeatedly. Beep, Beep, honk!This continued until about midnight when the children passed out. Then at 1:15 AM a large group with about 15 adults, several children, 2 dogs, 6 trucks and a boat arrived. They proceeded to set up their 6 tends even right next to ours and in front of our fire ring as if they were sharing it with us. They were loud and intoxicated. The yelling and commotion continued. They were carrying on as if it were the middle of the day. At 3:15 AM I asked if they could quite it down. I was met with hostility and and was told that they did not give a F@%*. Then they proceeded to mock and insult us in spanish. We felt very intimidated and scared for our safety. Needless to say we packed up our camp all wile being jeered and insulted and drive 2.5 hrs back home. DONT TENT CAMP HERE. We will never stay at this campground again.

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  Tony K.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 6, 2023

  Clay County Park — Clay County

  Same great park with some recent changes!

  Clay County Park underwent some staffing and management changes at the beginning of last year. The whole area was thoroughly cleaned, trees trimmed, trails groomed, restrooms spiffed, etc.  Guest feedback on these changes was overwhelmingly positive and we expect further growth this season. 

  We've begun working closely with SD Game, Fish and Parks and they are a great partner. This season, we will be adopting their reservation platform for guests to register. We expect to continue making incremental improvements and are looking forward to the 2023 camping season.

  For additional information, please visit our Facebook Page (Clay County Park). We will be open for campers beginning Saturday April 15, 2023. Reservations can be made online at campsd.com or through the call center at 1-800-710-2267 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Follow the link and select "Make a reservation" tab. Reservations are accepted up to 90 days in advance of your arrival at the park.   **Camping reservations must be made before setting up on a campsite. 

  Clay County Park features 40 electric campsites, 8 tent sites, 1 cabin, a multi-use trail, picnic shelters, and a boat ramp. We look forward to seeing you at the park soon! Thank you.

  Park staff and volunteers did a great end of season cleanup and are now fine-tuning details for Summer 2023.

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  Joe R.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 9, 2019

  Oak Bluff — Ponca State Park

  Gorgeous Nebraska State Park, primitive site T45 review

  I had the please of staying at this beautiful Nebraska state park with my youngest son on a return trip home from North Dakota over the July 4th weekend 2019. We pulled in after office ours and easily found several primitive walk up sites to choose from. We selected T45 for it’s proximity to a scenic Missouri River overlook and it’s flat, shaded ground. Ponca SP is a large clean and hilly state park offering just about everything you could want from Glamping in cabins to roughing it on one of several pack in trails. There is plentiful wildlife to observe. We witnessed deer and many species of birds in our one evening and morning stay. Guests to the park can partake in horse trail rides($), golf($), fishing, hunting, shooting/ archery range, biking/hiking, water activities such as kayaking or canoeing on the Missouri River, and a large pool near the entrance. Food service is also available on site if you get tired of cooking at your camp. If you want a power site for an RV I’d highly recommend reserving well in advance because this is a popular SP. For those of us who tent camp without power you’ll likely find the perfect spot for your small to large tent on a walk up site with plentiful shade trees at all of the sites that I observed. I highly recommend trying to get the site one spot to the North of T45, it literally looks right over the Missouri River and sits just steps away from the scenic overlook. The bathroom facility right by T45 was clean and well maintained and there was a water faucet next to this site as well as the trash bins. Scenic hikes, drives, or bike rides around the park are largely shaded with a rich tree canopy over rolling hills throughout the park. There are at least two scenic river overlooks with historical referenced to the area’s rich history including the Lewis and Clark expedition. Check the park’s web site at outdoornebraska.gov/Ponca/ to find out what educational and fun events might be happening at the park. They hold a Harvest/Halloween event over a few days in October each year, but you’ll have to book a site a year in advance if you want to for sure get a spot during that time. Don’t forget to stop in to the education center and learn all about the river’s history. The education center is top notch and one of our favorite things about the park. This is a five star state park by any measure and I can’t wait for a return trip to this park.

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 30, 2021

  Miller Creek - Lewis and Clark SRA

  Country Roads

  • ARCHERY HUNTING ONLY

  • Must have a Vehicle Entry Permit

   Nebraska Resident         Non Resident 

  Annual  $30.00 Annual   $45.00

  Daily$ 6.00 per day          Daily$ 6.00 per day

  Basic camping per day $15.00

  • Picnic table

  • Fire ring

  • Boat ramp

  • Water

  • Pit toilet

  • Trash

  • Fishing pie

  r• Parking for boat launch

  • Check in 4 pm check out 11 am

  This campground is open and nicely shaded. Very quiet and secluded. Several mature trees surrounds the camp. The campground is very well maintained. If you want to get back to the basics this is your camp. Great for birding, kayaking, fishing or just kicking back.

  This campground is sitting on the second largest lake, Lewis & Clark which runs along the border of Nebraska and South Dakota. The lake is about 16 miles long and up to 3 miles wide. It has a maximum depth of 45 feet.

  If you are planning a visit to Miller Creek you need to have a small rig or tent. If you come by way of Springfield, South Dakota or Neobrara, Nebraska on Highway 12 then Highway 12 from the west of Miller Creek the road becomes dirt. If it has rained the dirt will turn to a nasty mud. The road is also very potted and rough.

  A bonus for visiting Miller Creek is the joy of feasting your eyes on the natural beauty of what makes Nebraska great. The rolling farm land and friendly locals that wave as you pass by. Whether fishing, birding, hiking, boating, or fishing is your passion a country campground in Nebraska can help sooth your soul.

  Firewood Alert: Please purchase firewood in the local area. Do not transport from another state, if you do please burn immediately due to the Emerald Ash Borer. Proper permits/Licenses and park entry passes may be purchased in advance online at http://ngpc-home.ne.gov/

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  Shari M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 8, 2021

  Turkey Ridge — Ponca State Park

  100 years anniversary for Nebraska State Parks

  We arrived on the cusp of the 100 year anniversary celebration of the Nebraska State Parks. Lots of fun extra things to do!

  We found a great space in the Turkey Ridge campground. Electric with a water spigot between 2 spaces. We were in a tree cave with very little sunlight. Another campground Oak Bluff is for reservations only. Lots of tent spots and primitive tent only.

  We rode our bike around and got an incredible workout with lots of hills.

  Great views of the Missouri at the 3 state corners viewing area.

  For the 100 years celebration they had re-enactments, making walking stick adornments, bird catch and release to show an up close and personal peek at the local birds.

  The town of Ponca is a few miles outside the park and several nice little places for groceries, beer, a pharmacy, pizza, etc!

  Pretty warm and humid for us high desert folk but we enjoyed our stay.

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  Shari M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 3, 2021

  Niobrara State Park Campground

  Tree shade and spacious back in.

  Nice camping for extended stay of 14 days. Different length back in sites with picnic table and fire ring with grill. Camp host available. Handicap pad sites. I would have given a five star except for the cost!

  We think $30/day for just electric is expensive but we’d been boon docking so we sprung for the expense for 3 nights. Showers are extra😳. Laundry available.

  Little town of Niobrara, just a few miles away has limited shopping but a nice little grocery store, hardware store, museum, and fuel.

  Confluence of the Missouri and Niobrara Rivers.

  Nebraska State Parks have walk up and reservable spaces. We usually risk it and easily found a walk up on a Monday afternoon after the weekend crowd left.

  We stayed in the RV campground but took a bike ride around the rest of the park. We stopped at the park office and chatted with assistant superintendent Nate. Very nice guy with lots of good info.. He told us about a nice loop we could continue our bike ride and we went around the picnic and tent area. Some incredible exclusive sites and great views of the Niobrara.

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  Denise A.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 10, 2021

  Yankton — Lewis And Clark Recreation Area

  Lewis & Clark Recreational area

  Great place to camp!!! South Dakota has it right with making reservations! Nebraska is HORRIBLE!!! We quit the Nebraska State parks years ago! Putting in coins to take a shower?! Really?! South Dakota doesn’t do that!!! South Dakota State Parks ROCK!!!!!

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  Alika T.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2024

  Ta-Ha-Zouka Park

  Cute simple short term sites

  They have 18 electric sites $26/night and tent non electric sites for $18/night. 7 day max stays. Reservable.

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 30, 2021

  Nebraska Tailwaters

  Huck Finn Time

  Open year round

  Reservations:  Mid May - Mid May

  FCFS  Mid Oct - Mid May

  42 sites    31 electric   11 non electric

  Group camping with electric

  ADA Accessible fishing pier 31 electric sites 11 non electric Modern showers Flush toilets Shore fishing Boat ramp Fish cleaning station RV dump station Group camping Picnic shelter Fire ring/grill Vault toilet Cell service Paved sites Pets allowed Trash Security lights Drinking water 

  This campground is a gem snuggled along the Missouri River on the Nebraska side of the river. Lewis and Clark journeyed up the Missouri River on their way to the Pacific Ocean. In 1874 a group of Mennonites settled along the now Lewis& Clark Lake. Ground was broken in 1952 at the damsite. Now the public is able to recreate in numerous campgrounds and recreation sites along the Nebraska and South Dakota shore line

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  adelia

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 25, 2022

  Chilvers Park

  Wow Nebraska!

  So we stopped at the gas station across from this gem! Again, if boondocking is your thing, Nebraska is on target. Apparently most of the city parks allow up to 3 days camping at their city parks. It looks like showers are in the bathrooms but we didn’t go in. The last city park did have showers but hadn’t been used or cleaned in a while.

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  Heather E.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 13, 2020

  Weigand - Lewis and Clark SRA

  Wiegand Campground - on river

  Nice clean park right on the lake/river. Stayed in Wiegand Campground. Campsites close to eachother and has a lot of concrete. Beautiful sunset on the water. Mix of tents and RVs. Bring quarters if you will want to take a shower!

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  Jennifer J.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 16, 2023

  Victor City Park

  Trying to reserve spot

  I am driving 8 hours across the state of Nebraska to go spend some time with my daughter who attends Wayne State College and to watch some theater performances she is in. I wanted to ensure that I had a place to park my camper but unfortunately I am unable to reserve a spot. It is first come first serve only. Hope I have luck finding a spot when I arrive in about a month to stay for 5 nights!

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  Charles C.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 1, 2025

  Grove Lake State Wildlife Area

  Free Camping, Lovely views

  Grove lake is a lovely free camping area with flat dirt areas that would accommodate a camper or tent. No hookups but hydrants, Vault toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables exist.

  Nice camping trails exist, mostly for access to the trout stream that feeds the lake.

  This is a lovely place to hike, fish, kayak, paint, or just get in touch with your maker.

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  Kimysue J.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 28, 2022

  Burbach Park

  Family Oriented

  Well maintained campgrounds. Good shade with a good view of the lake. Water is close. Spacious campsites. There are tent and RV sites with hook ups. Some are first come first serve and some are reservable. Well stocked camp store with friendly staff.
  There are showers but you pay for them, bring your quarters. It is pretty open between sites

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  Charles C.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 1, 2018

  Nebraska Tailwaters

  USACE camping just below Lewis and Clark Lake

  Army Corps Campground with all the bells and whistles. It was closed when we went, but we will return. The interpretive center was very informative and Lewis and Clark Lake is huge with nice beaches and great fishing.

  The ranger said that electric sites in season were only $16. That is less than the state parks at the lake. Yankton is nice but don't miss the Nebraska tribal museums.

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  Derek D.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 17, 2017

  Niobrara State Park Campground

  Niobrara state park

  This park has great views, plenty of site choices, and clean bathrooms. Park overlooks the confluence of the Niobrara river and the Missouri River. There was an old train bridge turned into a hiking trail, very cool being so close to the river. Tented in an Adirondack shelter which was great cover from wind and rain.

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  Charles C.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 31, 2018

  Lake North

  Free Lakeside Camping with hookup

  This camping area has open sites close to the edge of the lake. Electric hookups, toilets, and convenience store close by.

  The lake is artificial and has steep metal walls like a reservoir, which was probably what it was. Next to the reservoir is a large wetland teaming with wildlife. There is a long paved trail that skirts the lake.

  Columbus Nebraska has a lot going on including a rather mammoth waterpark.

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  William P.

  Scout

  

  May. 19, 2020

  Paulson RV Park

  RV, tent, and mobile homes

  They had long term parking for campers not hooked up to anything and long term parking for full hookups. No dumping station because most the sites all have sewer. Were able to hook to water through the winter as well. No one else around could hook us up to water. Super cheap too. $200 per month for long term plus electric you are responsible for and $15 per day for short term. Cheaper if you are just going to park or pop a tent.