Best Equestrian Camping near Tekamah, NE

No equestrian camping facilities with dedicated horse corrals were identified near Tekamah, Nebraska based on the available data. The campgrounds within driving distance—including Lewis and Clark State Park Campground, Onawa-Blue Lake KOA, and Two Rivers State Recreation Area—do not feature horse-specific amenities such as corrals, stalls, or dedicated equestrian campsites. While these campgrounds allow pets, none explicitly accommodate horses or provide specialized equestrian facilities according to their listed features.

Campers seeking horseback riding opportunities may need to look beyond the immediate Tekamah area for suitable equestrian campgrounds. The nearby campgrounds primarily cater to tent camping, RV camping, and cabin stays with standard amenities like electric hookups, water access, and shower facilities. Lewis and Clark State Park provides lake access and hiking trails, but no designated bridle trails or horse-friendly camping areas appear in the facility data. Visitors planning to camp with horses should contact campgrounds directly to inquire about potential accommodation for equestrian needs or explore state parks farther from Tekamah that specifically advertise horse camping facilities.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Tekamah, Nebraska (11)

    1. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Onawa, IA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 423-2829

    $15 - $40 / night

    "Access to water close by. Large playground for kids. Campground host had firewood. Picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition. Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake."

    "Blue lake which is the lake this state park sits on. When you drive in from the road you see on your right the lake and to your left are houses."

    2. Onawa-Blue Lake KOA

    7 Reviews
    Onawa, IA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 423-1633

    "Conveniently located approximately 2.5 miles West of I29 and on the Eastern edge of Lewis and Clark state park which makes this KOA very quiet."

    3. Lake Cunningham Campground

    10 Reviews
    Omaha, NE
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (531) 201-5754

    $15 - $40 / night

    "The lake is right there, with a nice bike path that comes all the way around."

    "Lake Cunningham is a fun destination for getting outside if you only have an afternoon to escape! The lake itself is great for kayaking, paddle boarding, and sailing!"

    4. Union Pacific Cabooses — Two Rivers SRA

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

    $80 / night

    "The fishing is easy in all the lakes and they have a pay fishing trout lake that nearly guarantees success. Our kid and her friends love the swimming beach."

    "Whether I was riding a bike around the paved roads. Fishing in one of the sandpit lakes they have to offer, or the river. Walk around the nature trails, or lakes."

    5. Southwood Conservation Area

    1 Review
    Smithland, IA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 889-2215

    6. Goldenrod Campground — Two Rivers SRA

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

    $25 / night

    "It is right next to lake 4 with some beach access. There are both reservable and walk up sites here. The walk up process is a little strange."

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

    7. Fawn Meadows — Two Rivers SRA

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

    $30 / 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."

    "Take your pick, river or lakeside. Some areas are more modern than others but all are nice. A few have water hookups"

    8. Woodbury County Park Southwood Conservation Area

    1 Review
    Smithland, IA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 889-2215

    "Nice campground clean bathrooms the trails are really good quiet and peaceful"

    9. Howells Community Park

    3 Reviews
    Scribner, NE
    40 miles
    Website

    "Pros Water/Electricity/Dump station

    -Public restroom 

    -Near a gas station and convenience mart

    -Free will donation for firewood

    -Flat camping spots

    -Park nearby

    -Fire Rings

    Cons

    -"

    10. Oak Grove Campground — Two Rivers SRA

    2 Reviews
    Waterloo, NE
    39 miles
    +1 (402) 359-5165

    $25 / night

    "It’s not close to water like some of the others but it has a nice amount of room between spots and lots of trees for shade. There is an old playground by a vault toilet."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Tekamah, NE

64 Reviews of 11 Tekamah Campgrounds


  • E
    Oct. 28, 2021

    Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping

    All By Myself

    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. It’s a newer area so trees are planted for the future. Sites are spacious with water and both 30 & 50 amp hookup. Clean dump station that also has a fish cleaning station. Playground, boat ramp, picnic area fishing, birdwatching, equestrian camp & trails, something for everyone.

  • Tiffany Yenter H.
    Jul. 25, 2022

    Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping

    Unexpectedly Pleasant

    We didn't actually Camp there and truthfully I'm not so sure I ever even saw the campgrounds. But the lake in the area is beautiful and there's quite a large space to the park with lots of trails and open field areas. I believe you have to pay a fee to the DNR for a day pass or purchase an annual Nebraska park pass/license in order to even go through the park. There's a few places outside of town that advertise horseback riding and I always thought that would be a sweet place to do so. We mainly went to fish!

  • Morgan W.
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Lake Cunningham Campground

    Quaint property

    This is one of my favorites as well!

    This is situated in a very incredible neighborhood of Omaha! Close to the interstate for easy access! Very mature trees and landscape.

    Hiking trails, no wake boating, paddle boards (available for rent).

    Pros: Great Lake

    cons: we felt really on top of our neighbors here, though a simple drive around showed us areas that are better than others.

  • S
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Short weekend getaway

    Nice campground. Very few tent only - mostly RVs/trailers. Washrooms basic but clean. Large site under trees with mix of sun & shade. Grassy area for tent. Access to water close by. Large playground for kids. Campground host had firewood. Picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition. Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake. Many water lilies but sheltered at one end so good for kayak. Everyone seemed friendly though some folk stayed up pretty late on Friday!

  • Tony B.
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Nice, and clean lake

    This place was pleasantly clean to me. Blue lake which is the lake this state park sits on. When you drive in from the road you see on your right the lake and to your left are houses. You go farther down and you see picnic accesses off the lake. And there is a swimming area and beach further down with a fully accessible restroom. There is also a keelboat on display and visitor center with a musuem. The center was closed when we were here, (thanks covid). Behind that is a dock and a little look out tower next to it. This is where we saw people kayak mainly. You go farther down and this was where the campsites were. This appeared to be more of a park set up for rv and campers than any tents. You go farther down pass this and you find more accesses to trails, and taller grass. This is a great park especially for a rv, and how clean it is.

  • Neil T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

    Nice evening swim after a hot day

    Vibe: Relaxed summer lake fun. 

    Cleanliness: Average 

    Facilities: Slightly dated but adequate 

    General spots: Good size, good spacing, not private. Large cottonwood trees offer good shade on lake side spots. 

    Our site: 10. Close to the swimming area. Not far from bathrooms. 

    Noise: Friendly chatter. Mostly quiet. Some music from the summer camp across the lake(see below). 

    Cell signal: Good (Verizon)

    Other: The lake isn’t huge, but the water was not murky and you could wade out pretty far and still be shallow enough to stand. A summer camp is across the lake and they played some evening music and morning music starts at 7:30.

  • 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.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Goldenrod Campground — Two Rivers SRA

    Some beach access

    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. There are both reservable and walk up sites here. The walk up process is a little strange. You get put on a waiting list and have to return to main office at 3. Then the start at beginning of list and people start choosing so get on waiting list early. This campground is usually full. There is room between campsites with a picnic table and fire pit.

  • C
    May. 29, 2023

    Howells Community Park

    Good overnight spot while traveling.

    Pros

    -Water/Electricity/Dump station

    -Public restroom 

    -Near a gas station and convenience mart

    -Free will donation for firewood

    -Flat camping spots

    -Park nearby

    -Fire Rings

    Cons

    - There are only around 6 spots

    -You share your water connection with your neighbor

    -RV slips are right at the park entrance so there is the risk of traffic non stop if the park is being used for an event

    I came in a couple days before memorial weekend and all of the RV spots were reserved so I only did a short drive around grabbing some photos. It looks like a great spot to swing in overnight if there are any open spots.


Guide to Tekamah

While equestrian camping options with dedicated horse corrals aren't available directly in Tekamah, alternative camping opportunities exist within driving distance. The area sits on the western edge of the Missouri River valley at approximately 1,060 feet elevation. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F with high humidity, making spring and fall ideal for camping trips.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Lewis and Clark State Park Campground offers excellent fishing in Blue Lake. "This place has great fishing and is very well maintained not to mention that they have a replica of the Boat that Lewis and Clark traveled on many years ago," notes Katie S. in her review of Lewis and Clark State Park Campground.

Walking trails: Most campgrounds in the region feature walking paths. At Lake Cunningham Campground, visitors appreciate the paved trails. "10 miles of paved bike trails and ALL paved campsites level and clean!" writes Steve D. in his review of Lake Cunningham Campground.

Swimming areas: Several campgrounds offer swimming options during summer months. At Two Rivers State Recreation Area, Jordan H. notes: "It's right on the platte River. There's a swimming pond. The park patrol are very strict, if you make any noise during quiet hours they'll come after you."

What campers like

Historic attractions: The Lewis and Clark boat replica attracts history buffs. "They will also occasionally take it out and give rides. They also have a history museum to accompany the boat," explains Katie S. about the offerings at Lewis and Clark State Park.

Train caboose accommodations: For a unique camping experience, Union Pacific Cabooses — Two Rivers SRA offers converted train cars. Rick J. shares: "We usually tent camp but have also stayed in the cabooses a couple times, the kids really enjoy that."

Multiple lake access: The various ponds and lakes at Two Rivers State Recreation Area provide diverse fishing environments. Tony B. describes: "Fishing in one of the sandpit lakes they have to offer, or the river. Walk around the nature trails, or lakes. Or swimming in the swimming area, or wading in the Platte River."

What you should know

Reservation system quirks: Some campgrounds have unusual reservation processes. At Goldenrod Campground, Shannon G. explains: "The walk up process is a little strange. You get put on a waiting list and have to return to main office at 3. Then they start at beginning of list and people start choosing so get on waiting list early."

Weather considerations: Many campsites in the region can flood after rainfall. Sarah N. warns about Goldenrod Campground: "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."

Site spacing varies: Campgrounds in the area offer different levels of privacy. At Onawa-Blue Lake KOA, Jennifer S. notes: "Nicely maintained, beautiful lake, clean restrooms and nice pool and playground. Great helpful people! But virtually no space between sites."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature playgrounds for children. At Fawn Meadows — Two Rivers SRA, camping spots are positioned near play areas. Shannon G. notes about nearby Oak Grove Campground: "There is an old playground by a vault toilet."

Kid-friendly fishing: Certain lakes are stocked specifically for youth fishing success. Rick J. explains at Two Rivers: "This is a great campground for camping and fishing with kids. The fishing is easy in all the lakes and they have a pay fishing trout lake that nearly guarantees success."

Social camping atmosphere: For families who enjoy meeting other campers, Two Rivers provides opportunities. Rick J. adds: "If your looking to get away from people this is probably not the place for you because during the summer it is busy even during the week but if you are a social camper you'll enjoy meeting people and watching the kids make new friends."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: When staying at Southwood Conservation Area, choose sites carefully. Josh G. notes: "Nice campground clean bathrooms the trails are really good quiet and peaceful."

Hookup availability: Most campgrounds offer electric hookups, with varying levels of additional services. At Howells Community Park, Chris A. explains: "Water/Electricity/Dump station... There are only around 6 spots... You share your water connection with your neighbor."

RV spot terrain: Many campsites provide level, paved pads for RVs. Steve D. describes Lake Cunningham Campground: "10 miles of paved bike trails and ALL paved campsites level and clean! Many clean and nice bathrooms with showers and FULL hookups for almost any size RV or camper."

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Tekamah, NE is Lewis and Clark State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

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