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Homestead Knolls Campground — Calamus SRA

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Homestead Knolls Campground is located near Burwell, Nebraska, and features flat terrain with open spaces. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Calamus Reservoir for fishing and boating, or visit the Calamus State Fish Hatchery for educational tours.

Description

Calamus offers prime fishing and camping in the heart of the Sandhills, 6 miles NW of Burwell. The modern campgrounds have 122 pads with 30/50 amp electrical hookups, plus 55 non-pad sites, modern restrooms, showers, dump station and water. Other facilities include: Unsupervised swimming beach, 5 boat ramps, vault toilets, picnic tables and fish cleaning stations. The area encompasses 11,720 acres, including the 5,124-acre lake.
Calamus Reservoir SRA offers some of the state's finest recreational opportunities. Camping, fishing, boating, hiking, sightseeing and hunting are all popular here. The 5,124-acre lake is surrounded by 4,958 acres of gently rolling land, covered with native grasses and forbs. About 1.2 miles of the Calamus River and 3.5 miles of other streams meander through the area.
Another highlight is the Calamus State Fish Hatchery trip, located below the dam. The hatchery has self-guided tours and displays on raising fish and other topics.

CHECK IN AND OUT SCHEDULE- If you check out early, the unused portion of your payment will be forfeited.

Office Hours:
Memorial Day - Labor Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. All other dates office is open Monday -Friday 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators may not be operated during these hours. Pets are allowed, but they must be kept on a leash that is no longer than 6 feet. Campers staying over must re-register by 2 p.m. Check in time is 4 p.m. and check out time is 2 p.m. Campers must vacate their campsite no later than 2:00 p.m. on the date the camping reservation or registration expires. All persons entering the campground after 10 p.m. must be registered campers.

When a reservation is made 180 days in advance, the arrival date must remain the same within that reservation. No cancellation of that arrival date is allowed.

A Nebraska State Park Permit is required to enter this park area. A Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $35 for an Annual Permit, $17.50 for a Duplicate Annual Permit (used for that second vehicle in your family) or a Daily Permit which is $7 per day you are staying. A Non-Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $70, $35 for a Duplicate Annual Permit or a Daily Permit which is $14 per day. You may purchase your Park Permit prior to your stay by shopping online at OutdoorNebraska.org.All vehicles entering a Nebraska Park Area are required to have a valid park entry permit.

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Homestead Knolls Campground — Calamus SRA is located in Nebraska

Directions

The Calamus SRA is located 6 miles NW on HWY #96 from the West edge of Burwell

Address

42285 York Point Road
Burwell, NE 68823

Coordinates

41.84957841 N
99.21908175 W

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Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Market
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Showers
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Electric Hookups
Toilets
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Sanitary Dump
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Starla R.

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Reviewed Jun. 1, 2025

Beautiful

It's a beautiful Campground. As long as your rig is under 50 ft all the sites are back in. It has showers and bathrooms and water. It's missing a septic dump. The only complaint I have is for everyday you camp you pay $30 a night plus if you're not Nebraska local you also pay $14 a night per vehicle. If you're Nebraska local it's $30 a night plus $7 a night for vehicle.

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Lee D.

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Reviewed Oct. 28, 2022

Nice hosts!

General: One of three campgrounds as part of the Calamas Reservoir State Recreation Area. Homestead Knolls has 83 sites, all with electricity; two of them are handicap accessible and about half are reservable.

Site Quality: All had paved driveways and appeared level. We were granted a handicap site as it was after 5 pm and this one was close to the restrooms (heavy rain was forecasted for the night). There had already been some rain and some of the sites had some flooding. It was pretty quiet on a Sunday night in early June (with crappy weather) but we were told that on weekends (especially holiday weekends), the campground fills up. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit/grill.

Restrooms: One bathhouse with flush toilets, and showers. Showers take quarters. When we were there, the quarter machine was broken but the host had quarters. We were told the reason they charge for showers is to discourage teenage girls from taking long showers after being at the beach! The bathrooms were clean but dated. We didn’t use the shower so cannot comment on it. There were also vault toilets located throughout the campground and day-use area; the one I used was very clean.

Activities: Primary activities are boating, fishing, and water skiing. We don’t do any of these and were just passing through with only one more night before returning home from a three-month road trip. There was also a sign for a nature trail, but the raindrops were beginning to fall so we were not able to explore it. There is a playground, but it was dated. If you have kids who would like to use the playground, I recommend Sites 26, 28, 30 and 40, 42, and 44 (conversely, stay away from these sites if you do not want to be close to kids on the playground)!

Overall, this is a decent campground but at $42 per night (including a $12 out-of-state pass), we would try and find other places to camp, especially since we do not have a boat or fish.

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Alex R.

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Reviewed Oct. 13, 2019

Homestead Knolls

Beautiful campground! Nice boat ramp but can be tricky to load if windy. Book in advance as this site is very popular and always full!

Jennifer M.

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Reviewed Sep. 2, 2018

Camp by a white sand beach in Nebraska

Homestead Knolls is a small campground near a small, beautiful white sand beach with gradual increase in depth, perfect for swimming with family. Boat ramp is nearby. You can find all essentials at a nearby gas station.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Homestead Knolls Campground located at Calamus Reservoir?

Homestead Knolls Campground is located within Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area in Nebraska. It's positioned near a small white sand beach and has convenient access to a boat ramp. This campground is one of three campgrounds that make up the Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area. The location offers easy access to the lake's recreational facilities while maintaining a peaceful camping environment.

Are there photos available of Homestead Knolls Campground facilities?

Yes, photos of Homestead Knolls Campground facilities are available online. These images typically showcase the campground's 83 electrical sites with paved, level driveways, the shower houses and bathrooms, the nearby white sand beach, and boat ramp access. Photos can be found on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission website, camping apps, and various travel websites. Visual references help campers get a better sense of the campground's layout, site spacing, and amenities before their visit.

Is there a map available for Homestead Knolls Campground?

Yes, maps for Homestead Knolls Campground are available. You can obtain maps through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission website or at the park entrance. The map will show the layout of the 83 electrical sites, including the two handicap-accessible sites and which ones are reservable (approximately half of all sites). Maps typically indicate the campground's facilities, including the shower houses, bathrooms, and water access points. Contact the park office directly for the most current map information.

What recreational activities are available at Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area?

Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Swimming is popular at the beautiful white sand beach with gradual depth increase, making it perfect for families. Boating is a major attraction with accessible boat ramps throughout the area. Fishing is available in the reservoir's waters. The area also features multiple campgrounds with electrical hookups. Additional activities include hiking, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. For those looking to stock up on supplies, essentials can be found at a nearby gas station.

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