Best Dog-Friendly Camping near South Bend, NE

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near South Bend. South Bend is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near South Bend, Nebraska (79)

    1. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 944-2523

    $25 - $475 / night

    "On a walk from my campsite, I went by the marina, disc golf course, conservatory, activity center, stables and ropes course."

    "Nestled between two major cities in Nebraska, you're never far away from anything you may want to do or see. RV and tent camping is obviously available with limited privacy."

    2. Platte River State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    South Bend, NE
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 234-2217

    $25 - $330 / night

    "We were passing through Nebraska and opted to stay the night here. The campground is new and will be even nicer when the trees are big enough to provide shade."

    "There are playgrounds and a splash pad for the kids, canoe rentals, and plenty of trails to hike or bike. Sites are concrete pads with full hookups and include a fire ring and picnic table."

    3. Louisville State Recreation Area Campground

    29 Reviews
    Louisville, NE
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 234-6855

    $15 - $35 / night

    "A nice closed off area for swimming, but not area allows pets to swim. Very polite employees. Showers are kinda expensive and expect to hear the tracks right behind the camping area."

    "A HUGE campground with around 250 total sites, with options ranging from walk-in camping tent-only sites to RV areas. There is a 3 decent-size lakes spread evenly across the grounds."

    4. West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

    29 Reviews
    Gretna, NE
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 332-3010

    "Very close to the Nebraska crossing outlet mall! 😊"

    "I only stayed the night, but as I was walking my dogs I saw the camp. Everywhere you turn there was something to do. Good fun."

    5. Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area

    17 Reviews
    Papillion, NE
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 592-8877

    $20 / night

    "This lake in Papillion, Nebraska is a great little lake. Probably one of the best in metro area of Omaha. The fishing is always as well as the kayaking is as well, (especially novice like myself)."

    "There is a large paved path that goes all the way around the lake, while also connecting to the greater trail system  in the Omaha metro area.  There are singletrack trails available too. "

    6. Memphis Lake State Rec Area

    11 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 471-5566

    $10 - $35 / night

    "If you want to get away in Nebraska, this is the place. There’s no electricity or running water. The outhouses are kinda gross. There’s an awesome bar right outside the park, too."

    "Great little stocked fishing lake with sites all fairly close to the long northern shore of the lake. Redwing blackbirds, geese, and lightning bugs tucked in between the corn fields."

    7. Pine Grove RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 944-3550

    $55 / night

    "Close (but not too close) to I-80, we stayed here as a way point cruising across Wyoming/Nebraska/Iowa. Clean facilities, quiet vibe, it was just what we needed after a long day of driving."

    "Convenient location right off the highway, but with that you do get the noise. Has a playground and pool as will as a convenience store. Bathrooms and showers were clean."

    8. Ashland RV Campground

    2 Reviews
    Ashland, NE
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 401-4231

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Brand new clean quiet campground walking distance from downtown. Site wasn’t level front to back and the host offered to move us."

    "It is close to main street Ashland, which offers gourmet coffee (Fariner Bakery was my favorite), and a couple of restaurants (Cheri-O's seemed to be the hot spot). "

    9. Weeping Water

    3 Reviews
    Louisville, NE
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 267-5152

    $7 - $15 / night

    "Large lake , walking trail . Seems that some site are “ reserved “ by placing the picnic table on the concrete pad. We were able to find 1 open space."

    10. Camp A Way Campground

    30 Reviews
    Lincoln, NE
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 476-2282

    $35 - $67 / night

    "Great dog park: large, secure and shaded. Play ground, basketball, pool, family activities. Very clean restrooms. Good camp store with decent prices. Easy access to Omaha."

    "Clean laundry facilities and they even have a dog park."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near South Bend, NE

559 Reviews of 79 South Bend Campgrounds



Guide to South Bend

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near South Bend, Nebraska, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors alongside your furry friends. With a variety of amenities and activities, these campgrounds cater to both you and your pets.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground

  • At Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground, pets are welcome, making it a great spot for families traveling with dogs.
  • This campground features electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your pet.
  • With spacious sites surrounded by greenery, your dog will enjoy plenty of room to roam and explore.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near South Bend

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near South Bend, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near South Bend, NE is Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 47 reviews.

What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near South Bend, NE?

TheDyrt.com has all 79 dog-friendly camping locations near South Bend, NE, with real photos and reviews from campers.