Public Campground
Union Pacific State Rec Area
Union Pacific State Recreation Area near Elm Creek, NE, features flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Platte River and Fort Kearny State Historical Park.
Description
Union Pacific offers 5 non-pad sites without electricity. The area has modern restrooms.
Detours Nearby

Cuzn Eddyz Campground
1 hr 8 min away

Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area
1 hr 18 min away
Drive Time
- 48 min from Grand Island, NE
- 1 hr 52 min from Lincoln, NE
- 2 hrs 28 min from Omaha, NE
- 3 hrs 41 min from Manhattan, KS
Location
Union Pacific State Rec Area is located in Nebraska
Coordinates
40.67800072 N
99.25300075 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires





