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Buckley Park Campground, near Stromsburg, Nebraska, is a cozy spot that offers a laid-back camping experience with some nice perks. It’s a free campground with electric hookups, making it a great choice for both tent campers and RVers looking for a quick stop or a peaceful getaway.

The campground features a playground and picnic areas, perfect for families wanting to enjoy some outdoor fun. Visitors have mentioned the clean facilities, including restrooms and showers, which are a big plus after a day of exploring. One camper noted, “The bathrooms were clean and there are trash cans located throughout,” highlighting the attention to cleanliness.

If you’re up for some local flavor, the nearby town hosts events like a Swedish festival and First Friday gatherings with live music and food. Just keep in mind that there are train tracks nearby, so you might hear the occasional train passing by, but it doesn’t seem to bother most campers.

With its friendly atmosphere and well-maintained sites, Buckley Park Campground is a solid choice for a short stay or a peaceful retreat. Whether you’re passing through or looking to unwind for a couple of nights, this campground has what you need for a comfortable camping experience.

Description

Municipal

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.

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Location

Buckley Park Campground is located in Nebraska

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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

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • 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.


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8 Reviews

Reviewed Nov. 14, 2024

Beautiful

This Campground is beautiful and cozy! Picnic table and fire pit at site with 30 and 20 amp. Note that it is a 4 day Max and you have to leave for 10 days before you can come back. New spots at Lucy Holm were not open as it was middle of November when we stayed. They have an 18 hole disc golf, tennis, volleyball, basketball, pool, and 3 playgrounds. They have really put a lot of work in this park. Would love to stay during the summer!

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2022

Nice and free

Such a lovely park with a playground, bathroom, and pavilion. There are limited spots for camping, but we arrived around 6 pm and had no issue snagging a spot. We’re here with mostly RVs, but we’re tent camping and it’s perfect for us too.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2022

Small site

There are 6 or 7 spots that are viable for tent camping. The other 5 or 6 spots are all gravel. Plenty of shade. The restrooms were plumbed but dirty like a typical park restroom. The showers are located at the pool.

SiteNo site for tent camping available
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 31, 2022

Great spot in a pinch

The area I planned on staying out was very busy so I found this place in a pinch. It was a very quiet area next to a nice park. I ended up staying two evenings and I was the only person there for the first night and during the second night of a couple other campers arrived. The bathrooms were clean and they are trash cans located throughout. It’s not very big and I wouldn’t recommend it for a long-term stay but for a couple of nights it works great.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Buckley Park Campground by Abby M., May 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Buckley Park Campground by Abby M., May 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Buckley Park Campground by Abby M., May 31, 2022
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Reviewed Mar. 15, 2022

A nice clean stopping point on your journey

Visited 1/30/2022 & 2/26/2022

We chose this campground as our first and ultimately last night stay on our vacation. We were traveling from Minneapolis Minnesota to various Arizona destinations for a month RV vacation. Coming from MN in January we started our journey with no water in our water tank. We got in at twilight and much to our pleasant surprise found that water was running so we immediately filled our water tank.

All of the sites have 30 & 20 Amp electric service. Water facets are at multiple non-site locations, and there is 1 central dump station.

The campground is clean and well maintained. The camp sites are roomy with picnic tables and fire rings at each site.

The campground is free, but they have envelopes and a dropbox for donations; consider donating as the campground is a really nice stopping spot.

There was no T-Mobile phone service so we did not have Internet or Phone service, but this was the only inconvenience that we experienced during our stays.

We will definitely come back if we happen to be in the area and need a place to stay. It is a 1st come 1st served campground. There are no reservations so be warned on that, but you can call ahead and get a feel for availability.

Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2020

Small and Peaceful

We visit this camp ground multiple times a year. It is a donation camp ground with electric hookup (30 & 50 amp). The city park is a quick walk. Wonderful little site, be aware there is train tracks that run next to the park. While there are not a lot of trains that go through you will hear a loud train once in a while.

  • Review photo of Buckley Park Campground by Jared C., December 20, 2020
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2020

Great Little Campground!

We made a pit stop here on the way North and were impressed with this hidden gem. There's about a dozen RV spots with electric hookups, a public bathroom, picnic areas, folfing, and several playground areas. You pay what you can for a donation, with a four night limit.

  • Review photo of Buckley Park Campground by Chelsea R., November 7, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 11, 2020

Cute shops, fireworks, and woodfired Pizza & FREE CAMPING W/ HOOKUPS!

No kidding, FREE CAMPING with HOOKUPS! Flush Toilet and the pool is a short walk away and I was told you could use the showers for free! (the pool looked inviting also)

Stromsburg has a Swedish festival (Cancelled this year-COVID) but also has this great First Friday thing with live music in the square, fireworks off the roof, fire baked Pizza and other very cool concessions, wine tasting, and more.

This is a way cool local thing, so the First Friday does not over crowd the camping area.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Buckley Park Campground by Charles C., June 11, 2020
  • Review photo of Buckley Park Campground by Charles C., June 11, 2020
  • Review photo of Buckley Park Campground by Charles C., June 11, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Buckley Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Buckley Park Campground has 50 amp electric hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Buckley Park Campground?

    Buckley Park Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Buckley Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Buckley Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Buckley Park Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Buckley Park Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Buckley Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.