Danish Alps State Recreation Area provides camping with water, 30-amp, and 50-amp electrical hookups for visitors near Wisner, Nebraska. Located at 1260 200th Street in Hubbard, the recreation area features camping sites positioned on bluffs overlooking the reservoir. The area includes a dump station that doubles as a fish cleaning station and has newer plantings that will provide shade as they mature.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Blue Lake near Onawa-Blue Lake KOA offers fishing access, though shore maintenance is needed. As one camper notes, "Lake is nice, but shore needs maintenance and to have trees and brush cut back."
Horseback riding trails: The region supports horseback riding with dedicated facilities at Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping. A visitor mentioned, "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!"
Archery practice: Willow Creek Recreation Area maintains an archery range for visitors interested in target practice. One camper states, "If you're into archery like we are, they have a great archery area."
Historic exploration: Lewis and Clark State Park offers historical exhibits about the famous expedition. As one visitor described, "They have a great visitor center with amazing displays and exhibits that mark the history of Lewis and Clark and their travels around the area."
What campers like
Spacious sites with views: Campsites at Willow Creek State Recreation Area Campground offer scenic vantage points. A camper explained, "I picked a site high on the bluff overlooking the reservoir. It had quite the view."
Bike trails: Several parks feature bike-friendly paths around water features. According to one review, "Awesome bike trails take you all around the lake and even across a bridge and dam for great views from multiple angles."
Playgrounds for children: Parks in the region maintain playground equipment for families. One camper mentioned, "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."
Birding opportunities: The wetland areas attract various bird species. A visitor noted, "The May birding around this end of lake was fantastic."
What you should know
Seasonal algae concerns: Several lakes in the area experience algae blooms during summer months. A visitor to Lewis and Clark State Park Campground warned, "Many water spots on basically what is a mosquito breeding ground."
Park permit requirements: Nebraska state parks require entry permits that can be purchased as daily or annual passes.
Limited shade at newer sites: Some camping areas have young trees that do not yet provide substantial shade. A camper observed, "It's a newer area so trees are planted for the future."
Variable shower facilities: Bathroom and shower quality varies between parks. One camper reported, "No showers in main campsite area. Bathrooms were clean, but old."
Tips for camping with families
Look for level sites: Camping areas in the region typically offer flat spots suitable for tents and RVs. One visitor to Howells Community Park noted, "Flat camping spots" among the pros of staying there.
Consider community parks: Small town parks sometimes offer affordable camping with amenities. A camper shared, "Park by the fairgrounds and ballpark. Small town with a cool looking putt-putt golf course."
Check swimming options: Some parks offer swimming facilities during summer months. A visitor mentioned, "Showers at the pool can be used for free."
Bring quarters for showers: Some facilities require coins for shower operation. A camper advised, "Make sure you have quarters to get a shower!! We only found one shower house for over 100 campsites."
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Several campgrounds in the region offer complete RV connections. At Willow Creek State Recreation Area Campground, a visitor confirmed, "Sites are spacious with water and both 30 & 50 amp hookup."
Check site dimensions: Some campgrounds have narrow sites that can be challenging for larger rigs. A camper warned, "The sites here are shockingly narrow— barely enough width to safely open your slides, let alone enjoy the space."
Dump station locations: Not all parks have on-site dump stations. One camper noted, "There is no dump station available at the park, you have to drive to town to dump your tanks at the courthouse."
Ground conditions after rain: Some camping areas have drainage issues. A camper observed, "The place was almost completely flooded. And with not that much rain either."
