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This park is very nice. The showers were among the best I’ve seen in a park.
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Located along the Missouri River, several RV parks accommodate travelers between Spencer and Niobrara. Lynch City RV Park offers 9 back-in sites with 50/30/15-amp electrical service, water and sewer hookups at all sites. "There are 9, possibly 10, back in camping spots. $25.00 a night, which I thought very reasonable for all they offer," notes one camper. Oregon Trail RV Park in Atkinson provides full hookup sites with good highway access and accommodates larger rigs, while Carney Park in O'Neill operates seasonally from April through September with electric and water hookups but no sewer connections at individual sites.
For travel planning, most parks in the region require payment on arrival, with several accepting only cash or check. Highway 20 provides the main access route, though secondary roads to some parks may involve gravel sections. Dump stations are available at Lynch City RV Park, Oregon Trail RV Park, and North Point Recreation Area, though the latter is approximately 35 miles from Spencer. Cell service remains generally reliable near towns but can become spotty in more remote river areas. Parks with big rig friendly designations include Lynch City, Oregon Trail, North Point Recreation Area, and Paulson RV Park, though one visitor mentioned, "Biggest issue was there was no place to put your trash" at Oregon Trail RV Park.
Best RV Campgrounds near Spencer (36)
1. Lynch City RV Park
Check Availabilityfrom $25 / night
2. Oregon trail RV Park and Cabin's
"Seems like many long term stays. Biggest issue was there was no place to put your trash. It’s a bit far from town. Not walking distance but nice and quiet."
"Across the street from a spectacular city playground/ swimming pool. Owner very friendly and accommodating. Credit cards not accepted, cash and check allowed"
Check Availabilityfrom $29 - $37 / night
3. Big River Marsh RV Park
"The convenience of this full hook-up RV Park and its close proximity to the Missouri river boat dock makes this park one of our favorites."
"Nice simple RV Park very close to the boat ramp. We like to waterfowl hunt and fish and this marsh and river is an excellent place to vacation."
from $30 / night
4. Spencer Park Fairgrounds
"This is a very comfortable location with power, water and a nearby dump station. It's an easy walk to any place in town. Also a go jumping off point for all of Boyd County..."
5. Paulson RV Park
"They had long term parking for campers not hooked up to anything and long term parking for full hookups. No dumping station because most the sites all have sewer."
"The night was quiet and there is a gas station about 3 blocks away."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $30 / night
6. Butte City Park
"Butte City Park in Butte, Nebraska, has about three or four RV sites available."
"Electrical hook ups but no water. There was a spigot for water but it wasn’t turned in. A couple of porta potties there but we didn’t use them."
7. South Shore Lakeside Use Area
"Nice spots, beautiful lake and beach, not crowded at all. Only negative point is it’s close to the street. But since there is not a lot of traffic it was pretty quiet."
"Don’t we all dream of that perfect camp with no one else around? Give this place more credit. I do see a reserve for the 4th Of July weekend and that is to be expected."
8. Stuart Municipal Park
9. Hidden Gem Campground
"They passed that info to us, and we went straight to back-in site 53 with FHUs. It had been raining, and the gravel site was narrow and at 90 degrees. We ended up putting ruts in the ground."
"Sites are level gravel pads. 15 - 30 - 50 amp service. Water, sewer, and WIFI at each site. There are 71 sites to choose from. This campground can be found on Facebook."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
10. Armour Lions Park
"The electrical boxes are so buggy and cobwebby and dusty that it's hard to find a properly grounded working electric box."
"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."
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- 2 hrs 8 min from Sioux City, IA
- 2 hrs 13 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 13 min from Grand Island, NE
- 3 hrs 23 min from Omaha, NE
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RV Park Reviews near Spencer, NE
109 Reviews of 36 Spencer Campgrounds
- WWendelynn N.Guide
Snake Creek Recreation Area — Snake Creek State Recreation Area
Lovely campground
Beautiful campground with beach and swimming access. Campsites with picnic tables and many power hook ups. Some trees for shade. The combination of pit toilets and flush toilets with shower stalls. Shower stalls could use some TLC. Friendly staff. Wood available for purchase.
Eric Z.
TravelerArmour Lions Park
Clean quite family friendly
We had a great time here at this campsite. Bath rooms are clean and being upgraded with new doors and other upgrades. Small town vibes. Gas and groceries in town. The park is we'll maintained clean and great for kids and pets.
- RRichard H.
ScoutMill Race Park & Campground
Good quiet spot
Great little camping spot. They even have a shower stall in the bathroom.
Andre I.GuideBurke City Park
Good stopover
5 back in sites with electric hookups. Clean flush toilet and shower. It appears to be a nice city park.
- DDennis H.Traveler
Snake Creek Recreation Area — Snake Creek State Recreation Area
Quite the views
Loved the views. Simply awesome! Paved roads. Showers were ok. Stayed on site 72E. Was a pull off/pull thru. Basically parked on the side of the road but it has an unbelievable view of the Missouri River. Watched the sun go down over the bridge!
- SSean J.Guide
Grove Lake State Wildlife Area
Trout Fishing!
This is one of my favorite spots in north central Nebraska! Its a great place to come and enjoy fishing for trout in Verdigre Creek or catch a northern pike in the main lake. There are dispersed camping spots around the lake, and many have fire rings, grills, or picnic tables. There are also numerous vault toilets scattered around area. No cellphone service, water, or electricity. Camping is free for up to 14 days.
If you have a bigger camper, the south side of the lake near the creek inlet will be your best bet, but come early as spots fill up quickly on the weekend. There are no designated camping spots exactly, so often it seems campers are set up close together. Privacy isn't really the best! The south side also features a nice sandy beach-like area if you want to relax in the cool spring-fed water.
- StillRVWanderer
LegendOrchard City Park
Inexpensive roadside camping with electric & showers
Orchard City Park is a cute, shaded city park that makes for a decent, budget-friendly stopover, though it has some limitations for larger rigs.
At $10 a day (as of May 2026), it includes electric hookups at the sites and an available dump station. The water situation is a bit tricky - there is only one shared water spigot for the entire park, located in the middle near the playground. It is pretty far from the actual campsites, so you would probably need at least a 100-foot hose if you wanted to fill when parked at the campsites.
Two of the sites are on paved pads and are quite level. There appears to be two more sites on grass. The park itself is on the smaller side and would be difficult for big rigs to navigate. There is a picnic shelter in the park, and individual picnic tables near the campsites. There is one charcoal grill available for use. They also have restrooms with a shower on-site; they are definitely very old, but they seemed usable.
The biggest downside is the noise level. Because the park sits right on the highway, there is a lot of traffic noise during the day; there are a lot of trucks on this route. It probably gets a little quieter at night, but it is very noticeable during the day.
I didn't see much of anything in this town as far as restaurants or other commercial establishments.
I had an ok Verizon 4G signal here that got 30Mbps down but only 1.5Mbps up.
- StillRVWandererLegend
Spencer Park Fairgrounds
Basic campground near the South Dakota border
Spencer Park Fairgrounds in Spencer, Nebraska is a basically a square grass lot with campsites along one side. It's quiet and peaceful here. Each site has electric and water hookups. There is a dump station about a block away. The rate is $20/night and there is a drop box by the bathrooms.
You'll enter through the fairgrounds parking lot which is gravel and fairly bumpy. They don't have individual picnic tables or fire rings at the campsites, but I did notice a stack of fire rings sitting nearby, so it looks like they might put them out by the sites occasionally. For amenities, there's a public pool right there on the fairgrounds and a brand-new playground.
The bathrooms have concrete walls and concrete floors, and everything seemed very clean. It’s a single-occupancy setup with one shower, so only one person can use the bathroom or shower at a time.
I had a great Verizon 5G signal here with 350Mpbs down and 50Mbps up.
Guide to Spencer
Recreational vehicle camping options near Spencer, Nebraska extend along the Missouri River with multiple established campgrounds within a 35-mile radius. The area sits at approximately 1,300 feet elevation with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and frequent evening thunderstorms from June through August. Many campgrounds in this region operate seasonally due to harsh winter conditions, with most closing water services by late October.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Big River Marsh RV Park provides direct river access for anglers, with one camper noting, "We like to waterfowl hunt and fish and this marsh and river is an excellent place to vacation." The park maintains sites within walking distance to boat ramps.
Water recreation: Visitors can enjoy swimming and boating at North Point Recreation Area, where "beautiful sunset over the Missouri River and the rolling hills of the southern shore" create favorable conditions. The recreation area includes swimming beaches and boat docks that remain "in good shape and easy to access."
Hiking trails: South Shore Lakeside Use Area offers walking paths along the shoreline with nature viewing opportunities. A camper mentioned, "Nice spots, beautiful lake and beach, not crowded at all." The area features primitive campsites with gravel beach access and shoreline walking paths.
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Campers appreciate the generous spacing at Snake Creek Recreation Area where sites offer "Level, enough space to not feel crowded." Another reviewer noted, "The sites are pretty close together but roomy and our neighbors were friendly."
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds offer opportunities to observe local wildlife, including bald eagles during winter months. A camper at Pease Creek Recreation Area stated, "We were delighted with the company of 4 Bald Eagles. Hundreds of migrating Canadian Geese."
Affordability: Budget-conscious travelers find reasonable rates at multiple facilities. One camper at Carney Park mentioned, "Water and electric with pad and picnic tables and trees for $20!" while another appreciated the "Quiet for one night. We ate dinner and then breakfast in city as convenient."
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds in the region have limited seasonal availability or reduced services during colder months. At Pease Creek Recreation Area, "Open year round Oct 1–April 30 water systems may be shut down." This affects shower and bathroom availability.
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds involve narrow or gravel sections. A reviewer noted about Pease Creek, "The road in is a very narrow country road meaning the camp and road are better suited for smaller rigs."
Payment methods: Several campgrounds operate on self-registration systems. At Carney Park, visitors use "Self serve payment envelopes" and can "Stay up to 3 days without checking in to the city offices."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer recreational facilities for children. North Point Recreation Area includes "Beach, walking paths, fishing and golf nearby" with "Plenty of space on either side of us and it was surprisingly quiet given that the camp was full."
Swimming areas: Designated swimming beaches provide safe water access. Snake Creek Recreation Area has a "beach area which is perfect for a swim or walk at sunset" though one visitor cautioned the "Beach is quite rocky but water was refreshing."
Insect preparation: Seasonal insect activity affects comfort levels at campgrounds. At South Shore Lakeside, a visitor advised, "Bring your insect spray and enjoy" while another camper at Snake Creek noted, "Ticks were HORRIBLE" during a Memorial Day weekend stay.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Hidden Gem Campground offers extensive services with "15 - 30 - 50 amp service. Water, sewer, and WIFI at each site." The relatively new facility has "level gravel pads" though "trees are young" with limited shade.
Site leveling: Some RV parks in the region require additional equipment for leveling. At Snake Creek Recreation Area, "Gravel mound on lots of sites so it was a bit tricky to back in and level but we managed."
Size considerations: RV travelers should verify site dimensions before arrival. Oregon Trail RV Park accommodates larger rigs with highway access, while at Hidden Gem Campground, "There are 71 sites to choose from" with varying dimensions for different size requirements.
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