Best Equestrian Camping near Wisner, NE

Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping near Wisner, Nebraska offers equestrian camping with dedicated horse trails and facilities. The recreation area features an equestrian camp area separate from the main campground, providing riders with convenient access to horseback riding trails that wind through the diverse terrain. The campground provides water and both 30 and 50 amp electrical hookups at spacious sites overlooking the reservoir. Trails are well-maintained and suitable for riders of various experience levels. The park maintains clean facilities including toilets and a dump station that also includes a fish cleaning station.

The equestrian trail system connects to various points of interest throughout the park, allowing riders to explore wooded areas and open fields with scenic views. Horse owners can access multiple trail options ranging from short loops to longer routes that showcase the natural landscape. The park requires a Nebraska state park pass for entry, which can be purchased as a day pass or annual license. Trails remain accessible throughout most of the year, though conditions vary seasonally. The recreation area's layout accommodates both day riders and overnight campers, with ample parking for horse trailers. Picnic areas and playgrounds provide additional amenities for families camping with horses.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Wisner, Nebraska (5)

    1. Howells Community Park

    3 Reviews
    Scribner, NE
    18 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

    -"

    2. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground

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

    $15 - $50 / 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."

    3. Willow Creek State Recreation Area Campground

    10 Reviews
    Pierce, NE
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 329-4053

    $25 - $35 / night

    "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) Most RV campsites are within a minute or two walk to lake."

    "Kids and families biking and walking and it has very nice paved areas. The May birding around this end of lake was fantastic. Bath facilities were a walk away but very clean."

    4. Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping

    2 Reviews
    Hubbard, NE
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (402) 632-4109

    $30 - $35 / night

    "Playground, boat ramp, picnic area fishing, birdwatching, equestrian camp & trails, something for everyone."

    "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."

    5. Onawa-Blue Lake KOA

    6 Reviews
    Onawa, IA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (712) 423-1633
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Wisner, NE

43 Reviews of 5 Wisner 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!

  • 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.

  • Charlie M.
    Jun. 13, 2022

    Willow Creek State Recreation Area Campground

    Pretty good campground

    The campground was nice. There were showers and restrooms available for use. Access to the water without walking through rocks is pretty slim but we did find a couple spots that our dogs could get in. There is no dump station available at the park, you have to drive to town to dump your tanks at the courthouse.

  • 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.

  • N
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Willow Creek State Recreation Area Campground

    Great little getaway

    First time visitors to this campground and it was great. 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) Most RV campsites are within a minute or two walk to lake. 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. 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. One minor note to add would be to use the restrooms in the shower facility. Other restrooms that were not in the shower facility didn't seem well maintained. Other than that we would definitely come back and stay at this campground.

  • Mac M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 5, 2022

    Willow Creek State Recreation Area Campground

    Kid friendly lakeside camp

    We only stayed one night but Willow Creek was a great waypoint. It is somewhat hard to find by signage, so carefully pay attention to GPS. Kids and families biking and walking and it has very nice paved areas. The May birding around this end of lake was fantastic. Bath facilities were a walk away but very clean.


Guide to Wisner

Nebraska offers a variety of options for horse camping enthusiasts, combining beautiful landscapes with facilities that cater to both riders and their horses.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Tips for equestrian camping near Wisner, Nebraska

  • Consider staying at Howells Community Park, where you can enjoy flat camping spots and access to nearby trails, perfect for riding.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • The scenic surroundings of Willow Creek State Rec Area provide ample opportunities for horseback riding along the lake, with beautiful views and a family-friendly atmosphere.

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Wisner, NE?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Wisner, NE is Howells Community Park with a 3.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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