Danish Alps State Recreation Area provides designated equestrian camping facilities near Stanton, Nebraska. Located in northeastern Nebraska, this 1,218-acre recreation area sits on bluffs overlooking Lewis and Clark Lake. The park features recently planted trees that will mature to provide more shade in future years, while current campsites offer open views of the surrounding landscape.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Willow Creek State Recreation Area offers excellent fishing conditions with a large lake. "The lake is huge and great for fishing. There are miles of trails that we enjoyed. If you're into archery like we are, they have a great archery area," notes Pat V. from Willow Creek State Recreation Area Campground.
Biking adventures: Paved trails provide excellent biking conditions for families. "Awesome bike trails take you all around the lake and even across a bridge and dam for great views from multiple angles. Lots of wooded area and picnic locations," shares Nate R. about Willow Creek State Recreation Area.
Local attractions: The region offers interesting day trips within driving distance. "There are plenty of local spots nearby for the day time like a vineyard and for a little longer drive you can see ash fall fossil beds," according to a visitor at Willow Creek State Recreation Area.
What campers like
Spacious sites: The equestrian campground at Danish Alps offers generous camping areas. "Sites are spacious with water and both 30 & 50 amp hookup. Clean dump station that also has a fish cleaning station," reports Ellyce T. from Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping.
Quiet atmosphere: Horse campgrounds near Stanton, Nebraska typically offer peaceful settings away from crowds. "I pulled in and found a wide open campground. I picked a site high on the bluff overlooking the reservoir. It had quite the view," mentions Ellyce T. about Danish Alps State Recreation Area.
Community amenities: Small towns near equestrian campgrounds provide unexpected conveniences. "Beautiful town with lots to do! Visit the town website to see all the different things going on," shares Lance C. about Howells Community Park.
What you should know
Water quality concerns: Some lakes in the region experience seasonal algae issues. "Unfortunately Willow Creek State Recreation Area, NE was under a health advisory when we arrived due to algae," warns Shelly S. Another camper notes, "The only issue I have is when the algae bloom happens every year, then there is no water activity permitted."
Bathroom availability: Facilities can be limited at some campgrounds. "No showers in main campsite area. Bathrooms were clean, but old," explains a visitor. Another camper notes, "We only found one shower house for over 100 campsites."
Reservation recommendations: Busy periods can fill campgrounds quickly. "I came in a couple days before memorial weekend and all of the RV spots were reserved," reports Chris A. about Howells Community Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks offer play areas for children. "Has a couple of playgrounds for the kids, the one our kids loved required a little bike trek from the campground to the north side of the lake," recommends Nate R. about Willow Creek State Recreation Area.
Educational opportunities: Horse campgrounds near Stanton provide access to learning experiences. "We stayed here on our visit up to Ashfall Fossil Beds (which is a must see for anyone with kids, and is only a 30 minute drive from campsite)," suggests a camper.
