Established Camping
Niobrara State Park Campground
Niobrara State Park Campground, near Niobrara, Nebraska, is a fantastic spot for families and outdoor lovers alike. With a mix of tent sites, RV accommodations, and cozy cabins, there's something for everyone to enjoy while soaking in the beautiful scenery.
This campground is known for its clean facilities and well-maintained grounds. Visitors have praised the paved camper lots and the abundance of trees that provide shade, making it a comfortable place to relax. As one camper noted, “Everything is mowed well,” which adds to the overall appeal of the area.
For those who love to explore, there are hiking trails that lead to stunning views of the confluence of the Missouri and Niobrara Rivers. The campground also features a playground for kids, a small fishing pond, and plenty of open space for outdoor activities. One reviewer mentioned, “There’s a lot of really cool cabins to choose from,” highlighting the variety of accommodations available.
While some campers have pointed out that the sites can be a bit close together, the friendly atmosphere and the range of activities make it a great choice for a memorable camping experience. Whether you're here for a weekend or an extended stay, Niobrara State Park Campground offers a welcoming environment to enjoy the great outdoors.
Description
State Park
Niobrara State Park
Summary Situated at the confluence of the Niobrara and Missouri rivers on Nebraska's northeastern border, Niobrara State Park offers visitors an opportunity to sample a wide range of outdoor experiences. Cabins, camping from RVs to tents, picnicking, swimming pool, buffalo cookouts, boat ramps nearby, horseback trail rides, hiking, fishing, history or communing with Mother Nature are all available at this exceptional state park. Attractions Niobrara State Park offers a modern swimming pool; horseback trail rides led by wranglers; fishing in the nearby rivers; hiking the 14 miles of trail; bird watching and other nature study, or just a chance to loll in the shade away from the hectic pace of day-to-day living. Saturday evenings, Memorial Day through Labor Day, Niobrara State Park hosts a Buffalo Cookout. Adjacent to the park is Bazile Creek Wildlife Management Area, which provides additional opportunity of wildlife viewing, fishing, boating and hunting in season. Visitors may want to check out the site of the mosasaurus palentological find, an important one, since it was the first complete fossil of its kind found in Nebraska. Other areas of interest are the Ponca Cemetery, Mormon Monument, and the Ponca Agency and Standing Bear monument, as well as other local historical attractions. Ask for directions at the Park Office. The City of Niobrara offers a modern 9-hole, grass-greens golf course. Campground Notes Niobrara State Park offers beautiful tent camping spots tucked in to the hills overlooking the confluence of the Niobrara and Missouri Rivers. For RVer's Niobrara offers a modern campground complete with 30-amp and 50-amp electrical hookups. Other facilities include drinking water, modern restrooms, coin-operated showers, coin-operated washer and dryer, dump station, picnic tables and grills. A handicap fishing bridge spans the Niobrara on the northern section of the park which offers excellent catfishing. Playground equipment for the youngsters is also available in the campground. The tent camping area extends along three miles of extremely hilly, winding, one-way road. Grills and ground-level fire rings are provided for tent campers. Many sites are situated on elevated hills adjacent to the Niobrara River. Cedar trees abound in the tent camping area, interspersed with groups of elm, hackberry and ash. Backpackers will also find Adirondack shelters here. Grills and picnic sites are located at various points along the one-way loop. One picnic shelter situated on the highest hill in the park, gives a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside.
Camping reservations may be made a minimum of three days in advance of arrival and a maximum of 180 days in advance of arrival.
CHECK IN AND OUT SCHEDULE- If you check out early, the unused portion of your payment will be forfeited.
Office Hours: park office phone (402) 857-3373 email: ngpc.niobrara@nebraska.gov
Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day: 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Daily
Labor Day - Late November: 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Daily
Late November - Mid April: 8:00-12:00, 12:30-4:30 pm Monday-Friday, Closed Saturday and Sunday
Mid-April - Memorial Day: 8:00-12:00, 1:00-5:00 pm Monday-Saturday; 8:00-12:00 pm Sunday
Niobrara State Park is along the Missouri River and Cabins are available year round. Cabin Check-in is 4 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m. Check-in prior to 4 o'clock is not allowed. If arriving after office hours, please make arrangements with park office for cabin check-in procedures.
-When a reservation is made one year to the date in advance, the arrival date must remain the same within that reservation. No cancellation of that arrival date is allowed.Nights may be added to the beginning and end of an existing reservation.
Swimming pool is open daily mid June - mid August, weekends only mid August to Labor Day subject to lifeguard availability. Horse Trail Rides are available Memorial Day Weekend through mid August, weekends only mid August to Labor Day subject to wrangler availability. Please call park office for details regarding pool and horse trail ride operating hours.
Camping (Tents and Campers) is prohibited in the cabin area of the park. Guests wishing to camp must use the designated camping areas.
Portable fire pits are prohibited.
A Nebraska State Park Permit is required to enter this park area. A Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $30 for an Annual Permit, $15 for a Duplicate Annual Permit (used for that second vehicle in your family) or a Daily Permit which is $6 per day you are staying. A Non-Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $60, $30 for a Duplicate Annual Permit or a Daily Permit which is $12 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.
Location
Niobrara State Park Campground is located in Nebraska
Directions
If you are driving from Omaha on I-29 to Sioux city, take Hwy 20 to Hwy 12, then 2 miles west of Niobrara, if traveling from the west on Hwy 12, Niobrara State Park is about 10 miles from the town of Verdel on Hwy 12.
Address
89261 522 Ave
Niobrara, NE 68760-6087
Coordinates
42.74900053 N
98.06100036 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Sioux City
- 1 hr 51 min from Sioux Falls
- 2 hrs 21 min from Grand Island
- 2 hrs 50 min from Omaha