Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2023

Peaceful camp just off the interstate

This is a great campground with lots of shade and amenities. The showers require coins to operate, so make sure you bring $1 bills for the coin machine if you don’t have quarters. Half of the campsites are first come first serve, but we had no problem getting a site late at night.

Note that you have to pay for both the campsite itself and for a motor vehicle permit. It seemed a little steep to me because we had to stay for two nights, and the total came out to $74. Maybe I’m just cheap.

There are lots of playgrounds for kids. Also the campground host is situated next to a free bike rental stand. You can take a bike for free and ride around the whole campsite at any time. Pretty cool!

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  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023
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  • Review photo of Fort Kearny State Recreation Area by Landon C., August 22, 2023