Best Cabin Camping near Spencer, NE

Niobrara State Park features fully furnished cabins with views of the Missouri and Niobrara rivers. Each cabin includes a television, refrigerator, dishes, and a back porch where visitors can relax. The cabins have electricity, heating, and air conditioning for year-round comfort. "The cabin was very nice and we were allowed to bring our dogs. We were there the first day the pool opened for the year so the water was very cold but we had so much fun," notes one camper who appreciated the amenities. Additional cabin options can be found at Randall Creek Recreation Area, where camping cabins rent for $55 per night.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Wildwood Acres Park offers basic cabins for $35 per night, while Niobrara State Park provides more upscale accommodations. Most locations require reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins like those at Niobrara State Park specifically welcoming dogs. A visitor mentioned, "This campground features cabins and tent camping. Designed for families, there is a playground and lots of open space for the kids to run around. Pets are welcome."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Niobrara State Park cabins are exceptions, providing dishes and kitchen facilities. Basic provisions can be purchased in nearby towns, though prices may be elevated compared to larger communities. Cooking options range from full kitchens in premium cabins to simple fire rings at more rustic locations. Firewood is available for purchase at some campgrounds, though one reviewer noted it was "at a sin for a price" at Randall Creek Recreation Area. During winter months, hunters often use the cabins at Niobrara State Park as base camps while hunting in surrounding areas.

Best Cabin Sites Near Spencer, Nebraska (7)

    1. Randall Creek Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Lake Andes, SD
    14 miles
    Website

    "Flush toilets/showers. Picnic tables Playground."

    2. Oregon Trail RV Park (formerly The Wheel inn Rv Park)

    3 Reviews
    Spencer, NE
    27 miles
    +1 (402) 925-5117

    "Across the street from a spectacular city playground/ swimming pool. Owner very friendly and accommodating. Credit cards not accepted, cash and check allowed"

    "Not walking distance but nice and quiet."

    3. Cabin Area — Niobrara State Park

    3 Reviews
    Niobrara, NE
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 857-3373

    $160 - $170 / night

    "This park has so much to offer, it is located where the Niobrara and the Missouri River meet. Many amazing views beautiful clean water and miles of hiking trails."

    "This campground features cabins and tent camping. Designed for families, there is a playground and lots of open space for the kids to run around. Pets are welcome."

    4. Armour Lions Park

    3 Reviews
    Lake Andes, SD
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 724-2400

    "Great little city park. Showers/ restrooms were clean. I'm not sure how many sites in total. I know 5 were concrete slabs, the rest gravel. It's a little confusing in price/ paying."

    "The electrical boxes are so buggy and cobwebby and dusty that it's hard to find a properly grounded working electric box."

    5. Buryanek Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Platte, SD
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 337-2587

    $15 - $19 / night

    "Picnic table and fire rings, too . Washroom was clean and stocked. Sites are nicely spaced. There were stairs down from our campsite to a gravel beach."

    "It is a nice place and has a nice playground."

    6. Springfield Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Niobrara, SD
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 668-2985

    $21 / night

    "Weekends are typically booked during the summer but during the week can usually have any spot. The site is divided up into 2 areas about 10 sites in each area. Sites 1thru 11 are on the river."

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  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 3, 2024

    Wildwood Acres Park

    Jake brakers spoil the stay.

    I would have given this nice little campground a 3-star rating, but I felt the 8 foot pads were a little bit too small. To be fair, they have placed a handful of larger pads throughout, but it would be insanely cramped for larger units to maneuver and even turn their rigs around. $15.00 per night for campers. $10.00 a night for tents. Cabins ran $35.00 a night. They did have a men's and women's toilet building (flush or hole?) the building was locked, and we couldn't use it. They have 30 amp electric, 1 location to obtain water (communal water spigot), 1 picnic table per site, and garbage buckets provided for nearly all sites. Oak trees provide shade from the sun. One has to look up, though. we saw several locations where larger dead and broken branches were just hanging on by a thread. They have 2 cabins that are available. The entire campground is an easy stones throw from the city swimming pool. There are 2 large picnic pavillions, and electricity is provided. Walking trails are available (we did not walk on them this trip). There is a lazy little creek that meanders around the outskirts of the campgrounds. Playground equipment in 3 locations for the kids. Large fields for others playing around. We didn't need a dump site, and I'm sorry, I didn't think to look to see if they had one. They may have one, and I think I would have noticed it if they had, but take this with a grain of salt. Town is just down the road a half mile or so, and most needs can be met there. Finally, I have to mention the highway ¼ mile away. Heavy semi traffic. Campgrounds are located at the bottom of a hill. Those semi's blast those Jake brakes. Over and over again. 2 days of that, and we left early and drove to a new campground. Enough was enough.

  • B
    Jun. 28, 2016

    Cabin Area — Niobrara State Park

    Hiking the Niobrara

    This park has so much to offer, it is located where the Niobrara and the Missouri River meet. Many amazing views beautiful clean water and miles of hiking trails. I unfortunately was not able to hike for too long due to the hot day I chose to venture off in the woods, but luckily enough was able to cool off in their breathtaking river and than in their pool. For camping this place is by far one of the best campgrounds I have been to. The cabins are fully furnished back porch tv dishes all you need are good friends and family and your food to fill the fridge... I will be there constantly while I'm in Nebraska, hope to see you there. Happy camping

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2021

    Randall Creek Recreation Area

    Where Bald Eagles Soar

    Daily Fee:  $8.00 per vehicle or annual fee $36.00

    Campsites  $23.00 electrical

    Camping cabins  $55.00

    Reservations  1-800-710-2267

    randallcreek@state.sd.us

    Park closed Nov 15 - 3rd Friday in March due to eagles nesting

    Boating   Fishing   Volleyball   Disc golf   Boat Ramp   Drinking water   Dump station   Fish cleaning station   Shore fishing   Fishing piers   Flush toilets/showers   Picnic tables Playground   Pit toilet

    Tailrace is located along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Francis Case and it is the perfect location for outdoor activities.

    • PROS Outdoor activities• CONS Outdoor activities 

    If you love the outdoors this is the place for you. 

    The construction on the dam began in 1946 and started generating electricity in 1954. Most of the sites are smaller sites and great but there are some sites for larger rigs. Make sure you check on your size before making your plans. If you have a boat bring it or anything that you can put in the water, kayak, SUP, canoe, or any other type boat. The roads into the park and in the park are in very good shape and the landscape is well maintained. 

    For me a very big draw would be the bald eagles in the fall and winter. Birders will enjoy this area because of the opportunity to observe the majestic Bald Eagle. The eagles roost area in the park is a designated National Natural Landmark. Many bald eagles winter below the dam and catch their fish in the lake. They usually perch within 50 feet of the riverbank in the tall cottonwood trees. Check them out in the morning while feeding. Walkers and cross country skiers are allowed in the bald eagle area but you must not disturb the roosting bald eagles. Motorized traffic is not allowed in the roosting area as it may disturb them. If you are planning to visit the campground during the roosting season check with the campground to make sure they have not closed the campsites due to the possibility of the eagles being disturbed.

    Location is 1 mile west of Pickstown off Hwy 281 below Randal Dam. 605-487-7046 GPS 43.05102-98.55514

     LNT 

    Better than when you found it 

    Stay safe Happy travels

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2025

    Buryanek Recreation Area

    Very nice

    Really nice campground. Shelters at each site. Picnic table and fire rings, too . Washroom was clean and stocked. Sites are nicely spaced. There were stairs down from our campsite to a gravel beach. Water was warm in Lake Francis Case on the Missouri River.

  • C
    Oct. 25, 2018

    Cabin Area — Niobrara State Park

    Beautiful area to explore

    This campground features cabins and tent camping. Designed for families, there is a playground and lots of open space for the kids to run around. Pets are welcome. There is a small pond stocked for fishing right in the middle of the tent camping area. Take a short hike to see where the Niobrara river dumps into the Missouri and take in some of the best views in Nebraska. In the winter months, hunters often use the cabins as home base and hunt in the surrounding woods.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2021

    Randall Creek Recreation Area

    Bald Eagle Delight

    Boating. Fishing. Volleyball. Disc golf. Boat Ramp. Drinking water. Dump station. Fish cleaning station Shore fishing. Fishing piers. Flush toilets/showers. Picnic tables Playground. Pit toilet

    Fee:  Daily  $8.00

    Annual       $36.00

    Campsite   $26.00 electrical

                        $22.00  non electrical

    Tailrace is located along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Francis Case and it is the perfect location for outdoor activities

    .• PROS Outdoor activities

    • CONS Outdoor activities 

    If you love the outdoors this is the place for you. The construction on the dam began in 1946 and started generating electricity in 1954. 

    Most of the sites are smaller sites and great but there are some sites for larger rigs. Mature trees dot the landscape,  Make sure you check on your size before making your plans. If you have a boat bring it or anything that you can put in the water, kayak, SUP, canoe, or any other type boat. The roads into the park and in the park are in very good shape and the landscape is well maintained. 

    For me a very big draw would be the bald eagles in the fall and winter. Birders will enjoy this area because of the opportunity to observe the majestic Bald Eagle. The eagles roost area in the park is a designated National Natural Landmark. Many bald eagles winter below the dam and catch their fish in the lake. They usually perch within 50 feet of the riverbank in the tall cottonwood trees. Check them out in the morning when they normally feed. Walkers and cross country skiers are allowed in the bald eagle area but you must not disturb the roosting bald eagles. Motorized traffic is not allowed in the roosting area as it may disturb them. If you are planning to visit the campground during the roosting season check to make sure they have not closed the campsites due to the possibility of the eagles being disturbed.

     Location is 1 mile west of Pickstown off Hwy 281 below Randal Dam.

     605-487-7046 

    GPS 43.05102.      -98.55514 

    LNT 

    Better than when you found it 

    Stay safe Happy travels

  • Rick J.
    May. 10, 2017

    Cabin Area — Niobrara State Park

    Beautiful views

    We are usually tent campers but stayed in a cabin this trip which worked out well because as the sun went down the mosquitos came out and they were ferocious. The cabin was very nice and we were allowed to bring our dogs. We were there the first day the pool opened for the year so the water was very cold but we had so much fun. We did some hiking and a lot of bike riding. Being there during the week so early in the season we missed all of the activities that they have on weekends but enjoyed having the park to ourselves. This park is out of the way so probably doesn't get as much traffic as some other parks. We will definitely go back some day.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 28, 2025

    Randall Creek Recreation Area

    Rates are up again. $30.00 a night, and it's off-season!

    It is expensive in that you have to pay the same price OFF SEASON as you do regular season. You don't get water, flush toilets, showers, or clean pit toilets, but you pay for it as if you do.

    Pit toilet cleaner came by during our stay and left 2 rolls of toilet paper. He didn't bother sweeping or cleaning the floor. I'm glad I have to pay full price for that! (SARCASM)

    The pad was asphalt, and basically, level.

    50, 30, and 20amp service was available. Garbage drop-off was also available, I say that because in SD, it isn't always there.

    We did see some incredible wildlife. Eagles (mature and immature) by the dozens. Hundreds of cranes. Dozens of pelicans. Hawks. Deer. Geese, ducks, and turkeys. At dusk, coyotes howled around the fringes of the campgrounds. It was wonderful.

    Lots of locals walking their dogs (unleashed), so heads up on that.

    Pickstown is a very small village about ½ mile from the campground, so some things can be purchased there at an elevated price.

    It was quiet. The night skies provided intense views of the stars.

    Rigs big and small will have no difficulty getting around in the park.

    A dump station is available. We didn't use it, so was the water on???

    Firewood is available at a sin for a price. Little split sticks for an astronomical price. Shameful.

    Nice place, but the greed makes this place not so enticing.

  • Ila R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Armour Lions Park

    Beautiful little park

    Great little city park. Showers/ restrooms were clean. I'm not sure how many sites in total. I know 5 were concrete slabs, the rest gravel. It's a little confusing in price/ paying. There is a box that says $10 donation. A sign that says $15 donation. The donations go towards the park.


Guide to Spencer

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Spencer, Nebraska, where you can immerse yourself in nature while enjoying comfortable accommodations.

Explore the Scenic Missouri River

  • The Niobrara State Park Campground offers stunning views of the Missouri River, making it a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Enjoy hiking trails and interpretive programs that highlight the area's natural beauty at Niobrara State Park Campground.
  • The park features well-maintained facilities and a variety of recreational activities, ensuring a memorable stay.

Cabins are available at Buryanek Recreation Area

  • At Buryanek Recreation Area, you can find spacious cabins nestled along the Missouri River, ideal for family gatherings.
  • This area is known for its well-kept dirt roads and ample space between sites, providing a peaceful retreat in nature.
  • Enjoy amenities like electric hookups and picnic tables, making your cabin experience comfortable and convenient.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • The Cabin Area — Niobrara State Park features clean facilities with showers and restrooms, ensuring a pleasant stay.
  • With access to hiking trails and beautiful scenery, this campground is perfect for those looking to explore the great outdoors.
  • The park allows pets, making it a great choice for families who want to bring their furry friends along for the adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Spencer, NE is Randall Creek Recreation Area with a 3.3-star rating from 3 reviews.

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