Best Cabin Camping near Springfield, NE
Several cabin options exist near Springfield, Nebraska, with Eugene T. Mahoney State Park and Platte River State Park offering some of the most developed accommodations. Most cabins include electricity, heating and air conditioning, with varying levels of furnishing from basic to deluxe. "The cabins are nice but not very well cleaned and the emergency phone number that is provided is a great feature although no one answered it," noted one visitor about the Military Park Camp Ashland facilities. Two Rivers State Recreation Area features unique converted Union Pacific cabooses equipped with small kitchens, bathrooms, air conditioning, and beds with mattresses.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. At Platte River State Park, visitors can choose between basic cabins with just beds and refrigerators or more luxurious "glamping" options with full amenities. Hitchcock Nature Center in nearby Iowa provides cabin rentals alongside their camping facilities. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. According to one visitor at Two Rivers SRA, "If you enjoy some extra comforts, rent one of the train cabooses which feature a small kitchen, bathroom, AC and beds with mattresses. Our kids loved the lofted full sized bed."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely - from fully equipped kitchens in the renovated cabins at Platte River State Park to more basic setups with refrigerators only. A visitor who stayed in a renovated cabin at Platte River State Park mentioned, "They supply most everything thing you need i.e. dishes, cookware, etc. The one thing it does need is a corkscrew!" Several campgrounds with cabins also feature on-site stores or markets, including Eugene T. Mahoney State Park and the West Omaha/NE Lincoln KOA Holiday, where basic provisions can be purchased if forgotten.
