Best Cabin Camping near Sidney, NE

Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing and McGreer Camper Park offer cabin accommodations near Sidney, Nebraska. The cabin at Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing costs $60 per night and provides proximity to the historical landmark. Cabins feature basic amenities with full hookup options nearby. A visitor commented, "The cabin which is $60/night is located in a small 15 pull through campground with a view of Chimney Rock." McGreer Camper Park provides cabin rentals on a working farm with access to shared facilities including hot showers, laundry facilities, and a common lounge area with basic cooking amenities. Both locations offer clean, practical accommodations with varying levels of furnishings and amenities.

Rustic cabin rentals in this region serve primarily as convenient overnight accommodations rather than destination lodgings. Most cabins accommodate small families or couples with basic sleeping arrangements. Both McGreer and Chimney Rock operate year-round, making cabin stays possible regardless of season. While primarily serving as stopover accommodations for travelers, the cabins provide shelter with varying levels of comfort. One camper noted the McGreer location offers "use of indoor lounge area with basic cooking facilities," which supplements the cabin amenities. Advance reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when travel volume increases.

Cabin guests should plan to bring personal items including bedding, towels, and toiletries as most cabins provide only basic furnishings. McGreer Camper Park provides access to bathroom facilities and a common area, though these are shared with other campers. Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing includes a small gift shop with snacks and ice cream, but no substantial grocery options. The location near Interstate 80 allows for convenient access to nearby towns for additional supplies. Temperature fluctuations in Nebraska require appropriate seasonal clothing and bedding regardless of cabin heating capabilities. Limited cooking facilities mean guests should bring prepared food or simple-to-cook meals.

Best Cabin Sites Near Sidney, Nebraska (2)

    1. McGreer Camper Park

    12 Reviews
    Big Springs, NE
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 289-4137

    "Sites are gravel and pretty open with electricity. Has hot showers, laundry and a break/common room as well as a cabin."

    "Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer. The sun was setting as we pulled in and it was gorgeous!"

    2. Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing

    8 Reviews
    Bayard, NE
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (308) 631-4478

    "Pioneer Crossing is located between Bridgeport and Scottsbluff. It’s a small 15 pull through campground($38/night) with 1 cabin which is $60/night."

    "We booked this campground for it’s location to historic sights we wanted to visit. All sites face Chimney Rock."

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  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2021

    Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing

    Nice view of Chimney Rock

    Pioneer Crossing is located between Bridgeport and Scottsbluff. It’s a small 15 pull through campground($38/night) with 1 cabin which is $60/night. The sites are gravel and full hook ups and no trees. We pulled up after dark and Jo the owner told us they were full but he offered his field behind the cabin for a discount. He was very kind to find a place for us. The shop had a small stinkin cute ice cream parlor, pop, snacks and souvenirs. There is a small pond and area for tents($30/night), a dump station and shower/restroom. They also offer monthly stays at $550/month. It was fine for needing to pull off the road to sleep and to hike/view Chimney rock(a historical landmark).

  • Tom D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing

    Super Attentive Owner, Great View and Location

    We booked this campground for it’s location to historic sights we wanted to visit. All sites face Chimney Rock. The restrooms were not open when we were there (they had just closed the office/store, but it still smelled like waffle cones! The owners were very accommodating when we made reservations and said we did not know how long we would stay. It was their shoulder season. There are many historic sights to see within 90 minutes or less. Of course Chimney Rock is just a mile down the road and it has an excellent museum regarding the Oregon Trail. Another Oregon Trail landmark is Courthouse and Jail Rock, 19 miles. Scottsbluff National Monument with outstanding views from on top of the bluff and another great history museum, 21 miles. Agate Fossil Beds National Monument with another great museum of dinosaur bones and a large display of Red Cloud’s artifacts and clothing, 70 miles. Finally, Carhenge. I just had to see it being this close. Patty would say it was OK, but the volunteer made it much more interesting with the history knowledge she had of the family that built Carhenge. 46 miles

    We would definitely stay here again.

  • D
    Jun. 20, 2022

    McGreer Camper Park

    Just an overnight stop

    Campsite on a working farm. Sites are gravel and pretty open with electricity. Has hot showers, laundry and a break/common room as well as a cabin. This spot will win NO awards for views but for amenities, easy o/off interstate, cleanliness, and owners/hosts it can’t be beat. Was a great spot to stop rest get some sleep before traveling on.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing

    Great view of Chimney Rock

    It was interesting to learn about Chimney Rock and definetly about how it was taller but got hit by lightning. This is a small RV campground but perfect to stop when we were tired. And definite bonus is they light up chimney rock at night while everything is pitch dark. There is a small pond you can fish at and so my husband did. It’s catch and release only. While he fished I walked around the pond and saw the biggest bullfrogs ever. I could hear a lot of traffic and some peacocks yelping. Also beware of rattlesnakes they are thick in this area. It’s open all year, has pull thru sites, full hook ups, dump station, picnic tables, and cute gift shop with ice cream parlor.

  • Darla The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2022

    Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing

    Perfect stop over

    This is a great stay over place. I believe we counted just 12 spots, full hookups. Spaces are rather close, but with only 12 rigs, it did not feel packed. Host was very kind and helpful. The view of the Chimney Rock was right out our front window. We walked to the rock location and took the trail at the cemetery. It is a bit of a distance (we had 5 miles) but we are hikers and didn’t mind. You could also drive closer, but we did not want to unhook from our rig. The registration office is a building full of goodies! Ice cream, food, and gifts and souvenirs are available. We really enjoyed our overnight stay here and I would happily recommend this to anyone traveling through.

  • Gillian L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    McGreer Camper Park

    Loved it!

    We were exhausted after a long windy day on I80 and this little stop was a god send. The owner is absolutely amazing and got us all set up over the phone with a last minute reservation. The sites are gravel, but very level. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer. The sun was setting as we pulled in and it was gorgeous! The campground has a small office with what looks like a common room and showers (we did not use). A Maverik gas station is across the street with tons of amenities. A little bit of highway noise, as it’s right next to I80, but very minimal, didn’t disturb us. We will absolutely stop again!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2022

    McGreer Camper Park

    Nice end to a long day

    Had a full hookup space. She gave a discount for cash. Bathhouse was a little rough. Not much privacy. This is a working farm. Right off I-80.

  • jbishop ..
    Apr. 24, 2022

    McGreer Camper Park

    Windy Stop, Easy highway access

    Friendly owner talked to on the phone. Prices were almost double what is advertised on their website. It’s just a parking lot essentially off the highway exit.

  • L
    Sep. 25, 2020

    McGreer Camper Park

    Camping on a working farm

    Camper Park is just off the interstate and was a great place to stay for a night when I was on a road trip. The lounge area, laundry room and bathroom are kept clean. The owner is wonderful. She even gave me some eggs for my breakfast and cucumbers as a snack for the road.


Guide to Sidney

The eastern panhandle of Nebraska offers several cabin rental options within 40 miles of Sidney. Situated in the High Plains at approximately 4,100 feet elevation, this region experiences dramatic temperature swings throughout the year, with summer highs frequently exceeding 90°F and winter lows often dropping below freezing. Weather conditions can change rapidly in this open terrain, requiring cabin campers to prepare for wind exposure and limited natural shade.

What to do

Visit Chimney Rock National Historic Site: Located near Bayard, this landmark stands 325 feet above the surrounding terrain. "It was interesting to learn about Chimney Rock and definitely about how it was taller but got hit by lightning," notes a camper at Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing.

Fishing opportunities: Some cabin locations offer on-site fishing options. "There is a small pond you can fish at and so my husband did. It's catch and release only. While he fished I walked around the pond and saw the biggest bullfrogs ever," reports a visitor to Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing.

Explore local historical trails: The region contains segments of the Oregon Trail and other pioneer routes. "We walked to the rock location and took the trail at the cemetery. It is a bit of a distance (we had 5 miles) but we are hikers and didn't mind," shares a traveler staying at Chimney Rock.

What campers like

Night views of illuminated landmarks: Some locations offer unique nighttime viewing experiences. "I arrived late last night to chimney rock completely lit up. Very beautiful," states one reviewer at Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing. Another adds, "And definite bonus is they light up chimney rock at night while everything is pitch dark."

Convenient location for interstate travelers: Cabin accommodations in this region serve as strategic stopping points. "This is a perfect place to stop midway between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains," notes a visitor at McGreer Camper Park. Another traveler agrees: "It was a quiet place to rest for the night. It definitely served our purpose."

On-site refreshments at select locations: Some cabin rental sites offer additional amenities. "The shop had a small stinkin cute ice cream parlor, pop, snacks and souvenirs," mentions a reviewer at Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing.

What you should know

Working farm environments: Some cabin rentals exist on active agricultural properties. "Campsite on a working farm. Sites are gravel and pretty open with electricity. Has hot showers, laundry and a break/common room as well as a cabin," explains a visitor to McGreer Camper Park. Another camper notes potential challenges: "Though we didn't see many cows, the flies definitely know they are there. Oh my! We jokingly said 'they're raising flies!!!' And they were BITING flies."

Limited amenities but practical accommodations: Cabin sites typically provide basic necessities. "This spot will win NO awards for views but for amenities, easy o/off interstate, cleanliness, and owners/hosts it can't be beat. Was a great spot to stop rest get some sleep before traveling on," shares one McGreer visitor.

Highway noise considerations: Due to convenient interstate access, some noise is unavoidable. "It was surprisingly quiet even though it was right off the highway," notes one McGreer camper, while another mentions "Some road noise from the interstate but it wasn't too bad."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Sidney, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Sidney, NE is McGreer Camper Park with a 4-star rating from 12 reviews.