A dirt road cuts directly through this municipal campground in O'Neill, serving as both campground access and a local shortcut that generates regular vehicle traffic and dust clouds throughout the day. Carney Park sits adjacent to a small pond and features approximately 16 sites with electric and water hookups accommodating RVs up to 40 feet, plus tent camping areas.
The campground operates on a self-serve payment system using envelopes, with stays up to three days requiring no check-in at city offices. Sites include concrete pads, picnic tables, and mature trees for shade. Chris C. notes the sites are "very clean and sites are level" with "clean showers and restroom." The bathhouse provides flush toilets and showers, though seasonal availability varies.
Road construction periodically affects access routes into town, creating one-way traffic sections. Train tracks run close enough that locomotive noise occurs frequently throughout both day and night hours. The campground connects to other parts of O'Neill, making it convenient for accessing local restaurants and services on foot.
Walking paths loop around the rodeo arena, between baseball fields, and around the small pond for evening or morning exercise. Police patrol the area regularly, and the three-day limit keeps turnover steady among travelers passing through on longer routes.
Description
There are 18 camping spaces with water and electric services provided. Restrooms and showers with hot and cold water are located close to the pads. The tent camping area includes grills and picnic tables, as well as a three acre fishing pond. The concession building which includes a brand new concession stand, restrooms, crows nest and maintenance shop is located near the rodeo arena and bleachers.
Fee Info
CARNEY PARK CAMPGROUND FEES
RV: $20.00/DAY TENT(S) ON RV PAD (UP TO 2): $20.00/DAY TENT OFF RV PAD: $10.00/ DAY IF STAY IS MORE THAN 7 DAYS, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AT THE CITY OFFICE
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCarney Park is located in Nebraska near Royal
Directions
Take 4th St. South
Coordinates
42.45132521 N
98.64725982 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 5/14/26
- 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)
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 43 min from Grand Island, NE
- 2 hrs 1 min from Sioux City, IA
- 2 hrs 42 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 3 hrs 3 min from Lincoln, NE
