Municipal Buckley Park Campground operates on a donation basis from April through October, providing both 30 and 20 amp electrical hookups for RVs up to 40 feet. The facility accommodates roughly a dozen camping spots with both drive-in and walk-in access, though availability follows a first-come, first-served system without reservations.
Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with water spigots positioned at multiple locations throughout the grounds rather than at individual sites. A central dump station serves RV campers, while flush toilets and shower facilities are available on-site. The campground enforces a four-day maximum stay with a required 10-day departure period before returning. "All of the sites have 30 & 20 Amp electric service," notes one reviewer who appreciated the winter water availability during their January visit.
Railroad tracks run adjacent to the park, creating occasional train noise that some campers mention in reviews. Cell service varies by carrier, with T-Mobile users reporting limited connectivity. The grounds connect to Stromsburg's city park system, which includes an 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, volleyball areas, basketball facilities, and multiple playgrounds. For additional overnight options, campgrounds around Stromsburg provide alternatives for campers exploring the region.
The campground works well for travelers seeking an affordable stopover with electrical hookups, particularly those comfortable with train noise and limited cell service.
Description
The largest of the three parks on land donated by one of the early Stromsburg settlers, Buckley Park is located on a natural setting along the Big Blue River and Prairie Creek. It includes three pavilions and other picnicking facilities, a heated swimming pool, disc golf, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, baseball fields, playground equipment, free camping and RV parking spaces with electric hookups.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBuckley Park Campground is located in Nebraska near Stromsburg
Directions
located 100 miles west of Omaha, 20 miles north of Interstate 80 on the Pan-American Highway, Highway 81.
Coordinates
41.10879975594553 N
97.5994297358516 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 5/26/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/26/26- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 5/26/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/26/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 51 min from Grand Island, NE
- 1 hr 1 min from Lincoln, NE
- 1 hr 26 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 28 min from Sioux City, IA
