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No campgrounds with dedicated horse facilities currently operate near Scribner, Nebraska. Based on the comprehensive campground data, none of the reviewed locations offer horse corrals, equine accommodations, or designated equestrian campsites. The closest camping options include Howells Community Park, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, and Two Rivers State Recreation Area, all within driving distance of Scribner, but none feature specialized horse amenities. Campgrounds in the region generally accommodate tent and RV camping with standard hookups, but lack horse-specific infrastructure such as corrals, hitching posts, or designated trailer parking areas.
Travelers with horses seeking camping options near Scribner must make alternative arrangements for their equine companions. Two Rivers State Recreation Area provides extensive outdoor recreation opportunities across its multiple campgrounds including Fawn Meadows, Goldenrod, and Oak Grove, but equestrian facilities are notably absent from the amenities list. The Nebraska state park system includes some horse-friendly locations, but riders must venture farther from the Scribner area to access dedicated equestrian camping. Visitors planning horse camping trips should contact park offices directly to inquire about any temporary accommodation possibilities or nearby private facilities that might allow horses with advance permission.
"Pros Water/Electricity/Dump station
-Public restroom
-Near a gas station and convenience mart
-Free will donation for firewood
-Flat camping spots
-Park nearby
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"Access to water close by. Large playground for kids. Campground host had firewood. Picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition. Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake."
"Blue lake which is the lake this state park sits on. When you drive in from the road you see on your right the lake and to your left are houses."
from $15 - $52 / night
Check Availability"As full-time campers we stay at Mahoney quite often as it is close to the Omaha-metro and there are so many things to do within the park: swimming, golf, zip lines, arts & crafts, trails, nature, horses"
"Walking trails. Camping spots galore. Arts and crafts. Horse riding. Water park. Lodge. Viewing tower. And they just added a ropes course. cabins for rent as well."
from $25 - $485 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Camping area 2 has a lot to offer, even if you don't own a horse. The area is well known for being the equestrian camping area at one of the finest lakes in Nebraska."
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability"The fishing is easy in all the lakes and they have a pay fishing trout lake that nearly guarantees success. Our kid and her friends love the swimming beach."
"Whether I was riding a bike around the paved roads. Fishing in one of the sandpit lakes they have to offer, or the river. Walk around the nature trails, or lakes."
from $100 / night
Check Availability"The lake is right there, with a nice bike path that comes all the way around."
"Lake Cunningham is a fun destination for getting outside if you only have an afternoon to escape! The lake itself is great for kayaking, paddle boarding, and sailing!"
from $15 - $40 / night
Check Availability"We've even walked through the water to go play on the "islands". There is a convenience store ran by a very nice family and they make a great breakfast for a low cost."
"A short drive from Omaha, two rivers offers generally clean TV and tent camping sites across multiple campgrounds. I camped right by the river. Also a short walk to the outhouse and playground."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"It is right next to lake 4 with some beach access. There are both reservable and walk up sites here. The walk up process is a little strange."
"Very nice camp sites and playgrounds for children nice clean fishing lakes and river access."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"This is a small campground a little ways before you get to lakeside campground. These spots are electric with fire pits and picnic tables. It is near the road and the dump station is in view."
"Take your pick, river or lakeside. Some areas are more modern than others but all are nice. A few have water hookups"
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Conveniently located approximately 2.5 miles West of I29 and on the Eastern edge of Lewis and Clark state park which makes this KOA very quiet."
ScoutMy 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.
LegendCamping area 2 has a lot to offer, even if you don't own a horse.
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. Yet few people realize that there is a nice RV and tent camping area, lovely inlet with lakesides slabs, Boat docks, and Boat ramps. Showers are not available at area #2 but are available at a closeby area #1.
The lake has some nice trails including the equestrian trail that comes from the park. The park has several beaches 2 of them very close. There are archery and shotgun ranges at the lake and a decent disc golf course.
At a popular lake, this is a nice yet secluded camping area that often gets overlooked.
TravelerThe overall rec area is lovely. During the regular season, roughly May to mid October, there is running water and showers at some spots with vault toilets available year round. Horse trails and camping is available at Danish Alps as are primitive and electric spots. The electric is all designed for RV's, vans, or trucks, but there is sufficient space at each site that you can have a tent. The electric area is up on a hill overlooking the lake and there is absolutely no mature tree cover in the area. Trees have been planted, but it will be a long while before they provide much shade. Like most of Nebraska most of the time it does get windy and being on the hill the electric camp gets to feel it for good and ill. The town of Hubbard is right next to the rec area, but because of the way things are laid out you do not get as many people casually driving around at night like you do at some other places. Being in the vicinity of Sioux City and Dakota City there is some glow on the horizon at night.
Verizon cell coverage was sufficient for streaming without buffering when camped there in September 2025.
RangerAs full-time campers we stay at Mahoney quite often as it is close to the Omaha-metro and there are so many things to do within the park: swimming, golf, zip lines, arts & crafts, trails, nature, horses, etc. Huge amount of walk up sites all year long. Little Creek campground is the best place to stay for amenities: laundry, hot showers but avoid any campsite located at the bottom of the hill so you are not washed away by rain water or have a site full of mud.
TravelerI pulled in and found a wide open campground. I picked a site high on the bluff overlooking the reservoir. It had quite the view. It’s a newer area so trees are planted for the future. Sites are spacious with water and both 30 & 50 amp hookup. Clean dump station that also has a fish cleaning station. Playground, boat ramp, picnic area fishing, birdwatching, equestrian camp & trails, something for everyone.
LegendThis is really two large primitive campgrounds each capable of holding crowds of campers. Though this does not have flush toilets or showers they are very near in the adjacent campground.
This campground is on the peninsula of Branched Oak Lake and is close to area 6 which has all the fun stuff. See the review of area 6!
Nearby Malcolm has one of the best BBQ joints in the state, and people throughout the area go to a little town called Bee, close by, for an awesome fish fry every Friday night.
LegendThis free camping area is low on amenities, but os well kept and close to the Oak Creek Trail which extends from Valparaiso to Brainard Nebraska.
The Lake is lovely with such good trails it is often used as a cross-country race site. This NRD lake has 3 gravel slabs close to a vault toilet and water hydrant. It is just up the hill from the boat ramp.
GuideThis is a great state park and possibly the busiest since it’s between Omaha and Lincoln. Walking trails. Camping spots galore. Arts and crafts. Horse riding. Water park. Lodge. Viewing tower. And they just added a ropes course. cabins for rent as well.
The only minus besides it’s always busy is the road noise from Interstate 80.
ScoutThis is a really nice state park. There are plenty to do. My son and I camped for one night. We went paddle boating, swimming, and horse back riding. The only not so good thing about camping in this park is that it is so close to the interstate. My son was unable to fall asleep. We ended up leaving at 4am. Thankfully, we live close to this place. Overall, it’s a nice campground. It’s serene but not quiet. Also, the men’s restroom, per my son, is dirty and stinky.
Camping opportunities exist within 30 miles of Scribner, Nebraska in both developed campgrounds and recreational areas. Several state parks and recreation areas dot the Platte River valley with most sites open year-round despite Nebraska's temperature fluctuations from below freezing winters to humid 90°F summer days. Local campgrounds offer variable terrain with mostly flat, shaded sites throughout the region.
Fishing in stocked lakes: Two Rivers State Recreation Area provides multiple fishing spots across seven lakes. "Lots of fishing opportunities in the ponds and river. Even a trout lake," notes Justin R. The recreation area includes both the Platte River and dedicated fishing ponds.
Swimming options: Public swimming areas offer relief during hot Nebraska summers. At Howells Community Park, campers can use "showers at the pool for free" according to Charles C. The park also features "a cool looking putt-putt golf course" for family entertainment.
Trail exploration: Trail systems connect many regional campgrounds. The Oak Creek Trail extends from Valparaiso to Brainard Nebraska near Timber Point Wetland. One visitor notes, "It has a hiking trail and a pond to do some fishing. Stayed for two days and would come back."
Secluded spots: Timber Point Wetland offers a quieter alternative to busier parks. "No people really, just a bunch of cows you pass as you drive down the gravelly/sandy roads to get to it. No mosquitoes, but bullfrogs aplenty throughout the night," reports Abigail H. The free camping area includes three gravel slabs near a vault toilet.
River access: The Platte River provides natural water access at several campgrounds. "Take your pick, river or lakeside. Some areas are more modern than others but all are nice," explains Angie P. about Fawn Meadows Campground, which offers both river and lake views.
Spacious sites: Some campgrounds provide more room between sites than others. At Goldenrod Campground, "there is room between campsites with a picnic table and fire pit," according to Shannon G. Half the campground has electric hookups while half has none.
No equestrian facilities: Horse campgrounds near Scribner, Nebraska remain unavailable. When planning equestrian camping trips, travelers must look beyond the immediate Scribner area for dedicated horse camping facilities.
Reservation systems: Campgrounds use different reservation methods. At Goldenrod Campground, "the walk up process is a little strange. You get put on a waiting list and have to return to main office at 3. Then they start at beginning of list and people start choosing so get on waiting list early."
Flooding concerns: Some sites experience water issues during heavy rain. At Branched Oak Lake State Rec Area, "I stayed here on a night where it rained maybe as much as an inch, and some campsites did flood. I stayed at site 104 and it ended up being a good choice because it was shaded and on higher ground," reports Sarah N.
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