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$30 / night
"Pawnee SRA is a well maintained family friendly SRA North West of Lincoln Nebraska. You’ll find powered and primative sites accommodating RV’s to tents."
"The change machine was either broken or out of change but that seems to be the norm this year at Nebraska parks."
$35 - $67 / night
"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,"
"Next to highway. You can hear highway but that doesn’t bother me"
$25 - $35 / night
"My first time camping in Nebraska. Ive been to several throughout the US. Loved the spot, I was right next to the lake, great swimming access. Downside drinking water access was difficult."
"The area is well known for being the equestrian camping area at one of the finest lakes in Nebraska. Pull through sites with full hookups, equestrian trails, and corals."
"Conestoga is entirely walk up with no reservations."
"Sites with electric hook ups available, dump station on location. Will definitely stay here again when in the area."
"While Nebraska can't do much about the 90+ temps, they sure do make their campgrounds fun to be around when there's water involved."
"Branched Oak-Area One Campground is 2 1/2 miles north of Malcom Nebraska. There are many different areas offering over 330 pads and tons of primitive camping."
$30 / night
"Good for an overnight stay when passing through, would be nice for multiple days if you want to visit the lake."
"Lots of hiking trails, very nice weekend!"
"Check out Blustem if you like to get away from RV heavy camps like I do. You’ll find clean raised toilets, trails, and archery range, boating, fishing and hunting here."
"Near Lincoln Nebraska, quiet area, reported good fishing. Big gravel parking lot, good for overnights, max 3 days, no fees. some local traffic on weekends. No open fires."
"Nice quiet spot on a creek fed lake. Boat/fishing dock. Newly constructed restrooms on a concrete pad. Only one drive up spot 4 or five spots for tents on grass a short carry from the parking."
"There’s several spots available to pitch a tent near the shelter or down the hill. Multiple ring fires, picnic tables and grills available for use. There’s also trash bins which is nice."
"Clean flush restrooms within walking distance. when I first arrived and saw the ballfields and pool I thought it might be noisy but by 8:30 pm all was quite. Donation suggested."
"A little hidden gem of a campground tucked off the interstate. Nice play park, swimming pool, ball fields for families. A few sites with water and electric for RVs."
ScoutIt was not far off the highway but no road noise. Great place for a free overnight camp.
ScoutWe had a quick one night stay as a van camper. Parked in the stone parking area adjacent to the toilets. A single bright light lit the entire parking lot. We arrived at 9:00 and quickly set up for sleeping. It was dark, our interior car lights immediately attracted numerous bugs. Late in the evening, a vehicle can't in and did a couple of "doughnuts" in the parking lot. It was a nice place overall for a single night.
GuideNice campground with reasonable camp fees, however, they require day use fees as well, which makes it pricey. The lake does not have any water in it either. Only stayed 1 nite, but would probably not stay again.
ScoutWe have camped here for the past three summers and will continue to come back for as long as we can. Word to the wise: ignore any reviews prior to July 2023. That's when the new owners took over and have been making updates and improvements from day 1. We love the friendly staff, the onsite cafe, and the beautiful pool. The owners take great care of the pool, so our grandkids come out and swim with us whenever they can. So. many campground pools are a bit scary, but not this one.
We also love the front row seat to fabulous sunsets. Some people complain about the I-80 noise, but it really varies. We never hear it when we are inside our motorhome. Some evenings it is pretty loud outside and others we can barely hear it. It's worth it either way because we can hop on the interstate so quickly and be in Lincoln or Omaha in a snap.
Love this place!
TravelerFeatures:
This little spot is well maintained with mowed camping sections that each have numbered picnic tables and a fire pit. The picnic tables have a little placard to display your camping permit, which is just gotten from a board at the entrance to the campground. There are vault toilets that are definitely not the worst I've seen. And there's a cute little hand pump well water drinking fountain that I wouldn't trust drinking from, but it was fun to pump the water out for a minute or two! The lake was, unfortunately, extremely dry during my visit. There was no direct path to the water bank without cutting through a jungle of a dry lake bed covered in, likely tick infested, weeds. But at least the boat ramp would've served as a great foot/wheelchair ramp to walk down to the water...if there was a path through all the weeds. Lastly, bugs and mosquitoes were torture, but that's to be expected in Nebraska in August. Just be sure to bring your bug spray, and maybe wait to come by until some year when the lake is full.
RangerThis place has a dumpster available and it also has a three-day limit in a six-day period.
The sites aren't technically sites. They're just little places off the side of the road that you can park. So just find a spot park there and you're good to go.
The road coming in has some big ruts, but the rest of the park seems to be rut free. I had no issues taking my 12 foot tall short bus through there.
TravelerCzechland is a gem with 11 campsites walk-up only for $20 a night with 30/50 amp. Pay with your phone with QR code scan to pay so no need to have cash or check. There is a water fill and lake to kayak and use non-motorized boats.
TravelerI camped out on the downward side of the dam. I was the only one in the big area. It is a nice, relatively quiet park. The interstate is a few miles away so you can hear it but it’s not overly loud. The bathrooms are nice and have an actual light and hand sanitizer dispenser. I would definitely recommend checking it out if you’re passing through the area.
RangerThere are trash cans and a water spigot at this free campground. It's nice and large where you can park a 40-foot RV if you'd like, even longer. And the state is 14 days.
No gray water dump site. Use Love's instead. The dirt road coming in is a bit slippery when wet. We slid all over the road, but there's no potholes.
Camping near Pleasant Dale, Nebraska, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature.
Camping near Pleasant Dale, Nebraska, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful getaway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Pleasant Dale, NE?
According to TheDyrt.com, Pleasant Dale, NE offers a wide range of camping options, with 99 campgrounds and RV parks near Pleasant Dale, NE and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Pleasant Dale, NE?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pleasant Dale, NE is Lakeview Campground — Pawnee State Recreation Area with a 4.2-star rating from 25 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pleasant Dale, NE?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Pleasant Dale, NE.
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