2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabela's RV Park & Campground accommodates pets throughout its gravel sites with full hookups, electric-only spaces, and tent camping areas. The campground features clean facilities including showers, restrooms, and a convenient laundry room where pet owners can freshen up gear during their stay. Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area offers free camping with pets allowed, providing basic amenities like toilets, picnic tables, and trash service without requiring reservations. Both locations maintain pet-friendly policies while requiring owners to keep animals leashed. The facilities at Cabela's are particularly well-maintained with reviewers noting the bathrooms and showers rank among the cleanest they've encountered at campgrounds.
Camping with pets near Sidney provides easy access to Interstate 80 for travelers passing through the region. Pet owners should be prepared for the lack of mature shade trees at Cabela's, especially during summer months when temperatures can rise significantly. While road noise from the nearby interstate is noticeable at some campgrounds, the convenience of nearby services offsets this drawback. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the area don't offer dedicated dog parks or off-leash areas, so bringing long leads for supervised exercise is recommended. The campground facilities accommodate basic pet needs with adequate space for walking dogs and grassy areas for brief exercise, though the sprinklers at Cabela's activate at 9:30 pm, so visitors should bring pets and belongings inside before then.
"Gas and convenience , shopping, and food located close by. Cabela's Sydney store is across the parking lot with plenty of things to browse for."
"We landed on the Sidney Cabela’s because it was easy to get to. The bathrooms were clean, and there were plenty of sites available. We paid $18 with our AAA discount."
"Great place to walk dogs and picnic. Chappell is a great little town!"
"Awesome little spot on a lake. Distant train noise is a minor down side, all the thistle your dog will get into is bigger."
from $15 / night
"We were in site #140 - on the outer edge and away from the reservoir. For a Friday night in July, it was surprisingly quiet."
"Nice location away from mass population"
Available this weekend
from $36 / night
"A perfect spot for an overnight just off the interstate and walking distance to downtown. No frills but just what we needed."
"Within walking distance of a couple of bars and grills and a bowling alley, so make sure to check them out. Cash only and no advance reservations, but plenty of spots were left when we were there."
"This is the perfect place to go to stay close to our home and not a long road home. You are able to schedule time with friends and head down and save your camping spot a day or two in advance."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when available"All facilities are free but they have a Dropbox at the entrance humbly requesting a $5-$10 donation to help the park maintain the facilities, which is very reasonable."
"Was able to find a spot in the dark and get set up away from people and close to the lake. Camping was peaceful but the best part was the pictures I got of the lake and the night sky."
from $25 - $35 / night
"We can’t say enough great things about Oregon Trail RV Park!"
"Water and electric posts are shared between adjacent sites, so every other (odd number) site has the sewer dump on the opposite side from the water/electric. Water and electric work fine."
Available this weekend
from $10 - $65 / night
from $40 - $50 / night
"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."
"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."
ScoutThe first 2 nights are free which is great! There are only 3 spots in a gravel lot.. 3 electric podiums, 3 water spigots, 1 porta potty. There is a dumpster located nearby. The park across the street is nice (has a cute free library box) however it is a very small town. We did not feel very welcome.
Guide14 day stay max , closes Oct 31.. nice place , bad thing.. train horns noise.. flies, most camp sites have shade.. no showers , but pit toilets..
ScoutCamp sites were a mix of flat of hill your choice we were in a tent and could park right next to the car. Came in late and wasn't a problem was still meet by the host swiftly only problems were the train was right next to us and so was the highway. There was also sticker seeds on the ground and they were so big they pikes through a quadrupled tarp under the tent and a sleeping bag under our air mattress and popped it but hey it happens.
TravelerNice place, plenty of room. It was nice to have water and dump. We were there late Sept and still quite a few camping, but no problem finding a spot. Lots of mosquitoes, we chose to sit inside. Train whistle is distant enough to not be annoying, you can also hear I80 in the background.
ScoutThis is our second time here and we will be back when we need to return to this area. They handle big rigs easily with full hookups.
GuideGreat rv park in western Nebraska. Long pull though rv sites with full hooks, to pull through electric only to tent with 110. Full dump station nice restrooms and shower facilities. Well maintained. Huge Cabela with tons of well trained animals on display. Lots of overnighters even in late September. I imagine it fills up fast in peak season. We felt I80 noise was minimal. Visit Brooke’s cafe in town for a great breakfast.
TravelerMany sites, fairly close. Almost all are on the edge of the lake. Only pit toilets available. Lots of road, train, and neighborhood noise. Also often a slight smell of cattle is pervasive. Not bad for Nebraska.
GuideThe management is nice enough. $30 cash or check. Clean bathrooms, and showers, loads of hot water. However, the train runs all night and is loud!!
TravelerThere is a very long way between campgrounds in NE! The prairie seemed unending and finally found a spot to hook up. The sites are small.. but it worked. I would hardly think it would need to be a huge park on the sandhills of Nebraska!
Cabela's RV Park & Campground welcomes pets at all accommodation types including full-hookup RV sites, electric-only spaces, and tent camping areas. Located in Sidney, Nebraska, this campground offers clean shower facilities and laundry services for travelers with pets. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the property, with a playground nearby providing families space for recreation while pets enjoy the grassy areas between campsites. McGreer Camper Park in Big Springs and Creekside RV Park in Chappell also accommodate pets with hookups for RVs. Many campers appreciate the security vehicles periodically patrolling the Cabela's campground, creating a safe environment for overnight stays with pets. Road noise from I-80 is audible, particularly at sites closest to the highway.
Campers with pets can access walking paths around the campground perimeters for exercise. The original Cabela's store located across the parking lot allows leashed pets inside, providing a unique shopping experience during hot or inclement weather. For longer stays, Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area offers pet-friendly camping with toilets, trash service, and picnic tables at no cost, though sites lack hookups. Jumbo Reservoir State Wildlife Area permits pets but provides limited facilities compared to other options. Most campgrounds in the region enforce standard pet policies requiring waste cleanup, leash control, and consideration of quiet hours. The sprinkler system at Cabela's activates at 9:30 pm, so pet supplies should be stored appropriately to avoid getting wet.
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