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.

Best Cabin Sites Near Springfield, Nebraska (18)

    1. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park Campground

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

    $25 - $333 / night

    "Picked up our pull-behind and drove straight here on a recommendation from the dealer. Great location, pretty grounds."

    "Mahoney State Park. There are challenging trails overlooking the Platte River and railroad line. Bring your camera."

    2. Platte River State Park Campground

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

    $25 - $330 / night

    "Tents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent."

    "Love Platte River State park. Lots to do, especially fun for kids. Cute cabins. Camp sites are decent and bathrooms are clean."

    3. West Omaha / NE Lincoln KOA Holiday

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

    "The campground itself was fine and very convenient in location to vIsIt famIly."

    "Not only was it paved, but also had a huge patio with a table and Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit with additional seating."

    4. Memphis Lake State Rec Area

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

    $10 - $35 / night

    "Many of the tent sites allow you to camp right next to the lake. It's generally pretty quiet and people respect the 10 pm quiet hours rule. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring."

    "No electrical hookups but you can still camp in campers if you want. Beautiful Campground with lots of trees and shade. Very nice Lake with fishing available."

    5. Union Pacific Cabooses — Two Rivers SRA

    8 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $80 / night

    "It’s flat and easy for young kids to bike around all the different lakes(ponds). Plus the Platte river is right there too that adds a great ambient sound. Lots of cottonwood trees for shade."

    "Playgrounds are old, but kids had a blast"

    6. Hitchcock County Nature Center

    30 Reviews
    Honey Creek, IA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 328-5833

    $10 - $50 / night

    "The tent campsites are close together in the campground all of them have fire rings with grates. There is a vault toliet just up from the site."

    "Hitchcock Nature Center is north of Crescent, IA and just let outside Omaha, NE. A short drive from the city and you are in the Loess Hills that were explored by Lewis and Clark on their trek west."

    7. Fawn Meadows — Two Rivers SRA

    4 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    14 miles
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $35 / night

    "This is a small campground a little ways before you get to lakeside campground. These spots are electric with fire pits and picnic tables. It is near the road and the dump station is in view."

    "Great spot but no wifi"

    8. Goldenrod Campground — Two Rivers SRA

    4 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    15 miles
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $30 / night

    "Goldenrod is one of 6 campgrounds at Twin Rivers State Park. Half of this campground has electric and half has none. It is right next to lake 4 with some beach access."

    "Very nice camp sites and playgrounds for children nice clean fishing lakes and river access."

    9. Cottonwood — Two Rivers SRA

    4 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    15 miles
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $30 / night

    "Two rivers is my favorite Nebraska hidden gem! The state Rec Park is by both the Elkhorn and Platte rivers, thus it’s name, Two Rivers."

    "State park with many amenities! River and small lake fishing as well. No wifi, good T-Mobile cell service"

    10. Pony Creek Co Park

    4 Reviews
    Glenwood, IA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 527-9685
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  • Tarrah C.
    Apr. 5, 2023

    Platte River State Park Campground

    Great for a family get away

    Tents, cabins and RV camping. Toilets, showers, fire rings. There is a small lake with paddle boats and kayaks for rent. They have a pool and dining hall for rent. Tons od trails and many of them a taylored to mountain biking. There are 2 types of cabins, basic that has a bed amd refrigerator. Then there are luxury glamping cabins.

  • Sarah H.
    Aug. 7, 2016

    Arrowhead Park Campground

    Easy Family Camping Near Omaha

    Our family and another family shared a primitive tent site near the back of the park. We were first and foremost impressed with the freedom we had in choosing our site. Tent camping here is non-reservable, but once you enter the park, you may choose from any spots containing a fire pit outside of RV loops. Tent sites range from lake-front, to playground side, to more private sites on the outer rim of the park. We chose a large, private site at the back of the park. This site was well maintained and had enough space to easily accommodate two families of four. We even had a picnic shelter all to ourselves. Our site was lined by woods and farmland and had a good view of a small pond. The night was full of exciting animal noises from both the nearby farm and pond. Vault toilets were a short walk away with clean shower facilities just a few loops away. The kids enjoyed riding bikes up and down gravel roads, looking for frogs, and playing on the playground. Canoe and paddle boat rental is extremely reasonable. Hiking trails near the park entrance are rugged. The staff was incredibly kind and easy-going, yet attentive. Just a short drive from neighboring towns, this is a good starter campground for families with younger kids. We hope to return in winter to check out the camping cabins.

  • Emily M.
    Apr. 20, 2021

    Platte River State Park Campground

    Wonderful and Fun

    Love Platte River State park. Lots to do, especially fun for kids. Cute cabins. Camp sites are decent and bathrooms are clean. Lots of hiking on well maintained trails, the pool is usually pretty busy on weekends.

  • Carla D.
    Aug. 26, 2016

    Union Pacific Cabooses — Two Rivers SRA

    Fun place to take the kids

    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 (but we kicked them to the bunk beds). There are charcoal grills outside, a close by swimming area, and lots of space to wander.

  • D
    Sep. 16, 2020

    Memphis Lake State Rec Area

    Camping Right on the Lake

    It is a nice spot a bit off of the main roads. Many of the tent sites allow you to camp right next to the lake. It's generally pretty quiet and people respect the 10 pm quiet hours rule. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.

  • Jason F.
    May. 13, 2022

    Platte River State Park Campground

    Perfect spot to explore Omaha and the Great Plains

    Platte River State Park is a beautiful, full service park with plenty of amenities. 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. The campground also has a bathroom and dog park. 5 bars of AT&T @ 120Mbps!

  • Tarrah C.
    Apr. 5, 2023

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Beautiful Area

    The tent campsites are close together in the campground all of them have fire rings with grates. There is a vault toliet just up from the site. There are also a lot of hike in sites that are equiped with a fire ring, no bathrooms though. Tons of hiking trails ranging from hard to easy. Plenty of RV spots and they have cabins

  • Pat V.
    Sep. 14, 2019

    Hitchcock County Nature Center

    Great outdoors close to the city!

    Hitchcock Nature Center is north of Crescent, IA and just let outside Omaha, NE. A short drive from the city and you are in the Loess Hills that were explored by Lewis and Clark on their trek west. The is a $3 day use pass or a $20 yearly pass available.

    This place has a lot to offer anyone. They have Nature education events, archery range, a handicapped accessible boardwalk trail, hiking trails, camping, etc. There are miles of trail available with backcountry camping available for $10 per night. RV camping is also available for $15 per night with electric, showers/bathrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, etc. They also offer a couple cabins for rent.

    The hiking is fantastic and offers something for every skill level. There are absolutely gorgeous views of the Missouri River valley below. All trails are marked and the a multiple different trailheads, many which start around the visitors center/tower Overlook. During the winter they even over snowshoeing events. It is really a nice place to get outdoors anytime of the year.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Waubonsie State Park Campground

    Really good hiking trails

    Stayed one night on Sept 4. Camped at site 35 in the non-equestrian campground; non-electric fee $15. Parked van on the grass at this site. Like nearly all of the sites in this campground, this site was close to the campground road. Overall, I felt that the campsites were all bunched together - offering no privacy and spacing between sites. The shower house was closed during our visit. Water was also turned off at the wayer pumps in the campground. There was one single vault toilet available for all of the campers; it was reasonably clean. Wayne, the campground host, was nice & helpful. There is a self-serve firewood station in the campground; cost is either $5 or $10, depending on the amount of wood you purchase. The campsites have a picnic table & metal fire ring. I wasn't too pleased with this campground, but I was very happy with the nearby hiking trails within the park. It's a pretty state park with hills & lush forest. The day use areas looked great. I recommend those traveling along I-29 to stop at this park - not necessarily for the camping, but for the hiking. Had some T-Mobile 4G service.


Guide to Springfield

Camping cabins near Springfield, Nebraska offer overnight options across several state recreation areas and parks. The area sits along the Platte River valley at approximately 1,200 feet elevation with predominantly flat terrain punctuated by river bluffs. Summer cabin camping conditions can be humid with temperatures regularly exceeding 85°F, while spring and fall provide milder camping weather.

What to do

Lakeside recreation activities: At Two Rivers State Recreation Area, multiple lakes provide fishing opportunities beyond just riverfront access. "It's flat and easy for young kids to bike around all the different lakes(ponds). Plus the Platte river is right there too that adds a great ambient sound. Lots of cottonwood trees for shade," notes one visitor.

Hiking trails with views: The nearby Hitchcock Nature Center in Iowa features terrain quite different from the Platte River valley. "The views show you the vast farmland here and are great for sunrise and sunset! Leashed dog friendly. There are some camping spots you can hike to and some cabins as well," reports a visitor. The center sits in the distinctive Loess Hills formation.

Swimming options: When temperatures rise, multiple recreation areas offer swimming. At Memphis Lake State Recreation Area, "This is such a nice and clean campground! There were lots of mature trees to camp under, and we were also close to the water. Our campsite came with a picnic table and fire ring." The game warden regularly patrols to ensure safety.

What campers like

Riverside camping: Cottonwood Campground at Two Rivers provides direct river access. "The Cottonwood camp area lays right on the Platte River and it is beautiful watching the sunset over the water," writes one visitor. The campground features updated shower facilities and electrical hookups.

Large, shaded sites: At Memphis Lake State Recreation Area, campers appreciate the natural setting. "It is a nice spot a bit off of the main roads. Many of the tent sites allow you to camp right next to the lake. It's generally pretty quiet and people respect the 10 pm quiet hours rule," notes a visitor.

Family-friendly amenities: Cabin rentals at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park provide numerous activities for children. "This place has it all...Hiking trails, frisbee golf, horseback riding, driving range, fishing, tennis courts, river views, cabins!" Another visitor adds, "There are so many activities from your typical hiking experience to spending the day at the water park to being able to take the family mini golfing."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly, especially on weekends. "We used to stop here as a midway point when driving to Colorado. We always stayed at the lodge for a night and had a pleasant time exploring the area," mentions one Mahoney State Park visitor.

Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some cabin areas. A camper at Eugene T. Mahoney notes, "This is a really nice state park. There are plenty to do. My son and I camped for one night... The only not so good thing about camping in this park is that it is so close to the interstate. My son was unable to fall asleep."

Rustic vs. modern options: Platte River State Park offers various accommodation types. "They have a couple of different kinds of cabins. There's a bunch of trails! The park in general is beautiful," shares one visitor. Another adds, "I love Platte River State Park; there are accommodations for every type of camper - cabins, RV, privative - hell they even have teepees!"

Tips for camping with families

Water activities for kids: Two Rivers State Recreation Area offers multiple options. "If you are a social camper you'll enjoy meeting people and watching the kids make new friends," notes a visitor. The swimming beach is particularly popular with younger campers.

Educational opportunities: Hitchcock Nature Center provides learning experiences alongside cabin stays. "When your done with your hiking, climb up to the top of the towering platform and bring your binoculars to checkout the visiting hawks and occasional eagle," suggests a visitor. "The Nature education events, archery range, a handicapped accessible boardwalk trail, hiking trails, camping, etc."

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas. At West Omaha/NE Lincoln KOA Holiday, "neighbors are close not much of your own space but there is a play ground for the kids that's wonderful!!!!!" The KOA also offers cabin rentals with full amenities.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: At Two Rivers State Recreation Area, site placement matters. "The campground layout is not accurate on the website when reserving spot. Great fishing. Playgrounds are old, but kids had a blast," advises one RVer.

Hookup availability: Goldenrod Campground at Two Rivers offers both electric-only and non-electric sites. "Half of this campground has electric and half has none. It is right next to lake 4 with some beach access. There are both reservable and walk up sites here," explains a camper. The reservation process requires early arrival for the waiting list.

Weather considerations: Be prepared for rain in low-lying areas. "I stayed here on a night where it rained maybe as much as an inch, and some campsites did flood. I stayed at site 104 and it ended up being a good choice because it was shaded and on higher ground," warns a Goldenrod Campground visitor.

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