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Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area, near Papillion, Nebraska, is a fantastic spot for campers looking for a mix of relaxation and outdoor fun. This place has spacious sites with electric hookups, making it a breeze to set up your RV or tent.

The campground is well-loved for its clean facilities and friendly camp hosts. Visitors have noted that the area is perfect for families, with a playground and plenty of room for kids to ride bikes or explore. As one happy camper put it, “The campgrounds are beautiful and spacious,” which really captures the vibe here.

If you’re into hiking or fishing, you’re in luck! The nearby trails and lakes offer a peaceful escape, and many campers enjoy falling asleep to the sounds of nature. Plus, at just $20 a night, it’s an affordable option for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. Just remember to arrive early, especially during the week, to snag a good spot!

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Location

Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area is located in Nebraska

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Directions

Located south of Highway 370 and west of 96th Street. The Park has two entrances, one off of 96th street and the other a ½ mile farther south and ½ mile west on Schram Rd to Turkey Rd.

Address

9902 Schram Rd
Papillion, NE 68046

Coordinates

41.13464545 N
96.07523282 W

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    Verified by 3 users
    Last on 8/26/25
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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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19 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 10, 2025

Sewer Dump Available

This is a very cool park in Papillion, Nebraska!

It also has a sewer dump site for $5 (if you're not camping). See the camp host to pay.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 13, 2025

RV site in Papillion NE.

Great back-in site w/30 amp electrical pulg in, no water at site. Site is overlooking a small lake. Very quiet, dump statio. All for $20 a night.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Jim & Karen A., July 13, 2025
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Jim & Karen A., July 13, 2025
Reviewed May. 4, 2023

Clean, quiet park-cheap

Wednesday at 3pm there were 8 sites open. Nice city park. Electric hookups. Water spigot about the park. Dump station by the entrance. Playground and vault toilet on top of the hill. All grounds are clean. Very friendly camp host.

Site34
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Robert L., May 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Robert L., May 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Robert L., May 4, 2023
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Reviewed Apr. 4, 2023

Amazing!

Marian is such a sweetheart. They are volunteers here, so they change periodically, but Marian has basically been here the entire time we’ve been here. He’s a cool dude! The campgrounds are beautiful and spacious. You have an exclusive fire grill and picnic table at your campsite, and it’s huge here for parking. Plenty of space for kids to ride bikes or scooter, or explore. Near a few hiking trails and several lakes, it’s incredibly peaceful to fall asleep to the crickets and frogs and wake to the plethora of assorted birds singing in the morning. Ten out of ten will definitely be here again. Only has electric on site. But has water to fill up tanks and a dumping station for tanks and trash. $20 a night. 6 days for $120 and the 7th day is free. Really enjoyed staying here.

Site23
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Rose , April 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Rose , April 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Rose , April 4, 2023
Reviewed Apr. 2, 2023

Felt very safe and host was amazing

We were having a hard time finding an RV park since it's the off season. This place popped up and we've been so blessed. The host was so kind and helpful to us new timers. The park is a giant loop with many potable water fountains around. The dumping station is at the front of the park. We felt super safe letting our kids roam the park. We will definitely use this park again if in the area!

Site23
Month of VisitMarch
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  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Victoria S., April 2, 2023
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2022

Large RV Pads with Trails all around

I was only going to stay for a week but extended to the 2 week max. I like to run in the morning and take my son in stroller for a few miles in the afternoon and the well groomed & paved trails were perfect. The campground hosts were great and informed on the area. The potable water is spread out across the campground but I only had to make a few trips with my 6gal jugs during my 2 week stay. Dump station at the entrance is really close to sites 43-45 since the campground is a large loop.

Site44
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Jake C., October 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Jake C., October 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Jake C., October 25, 2022
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Reviewed Sep. 29, 2022

Great overnight stop

Nice place only stayed one night. Sites have cement pads with electric service only. Water spickets to fill fresh water and a dump station. There was a dumpster that I used, didn't pack out my trash? Great for a quick overnight stop.

Site43
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Steve B., September 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Steve B., September 29, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 12, 2022

Good affordable spot

30/50 amp Black water dump onsite/no individual hookups Can fill water tank/no individual hookups No showers

Full bars for T-Mobile & Verizon signal

Site34
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022

No showers

This is a very very nice campground. They have plenty of clean open spots. Not a lot of shade. Nice playground and fishing was super fun. My kids loved it and we would camp here again if not in a pop up with no shower.

Site39
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 13, 2022

Spacious, beautiful & best volunteers EVER!

We had a fantastic time at this rv location!! Lots of trees, the spots where HUGE! Nice picnic tables….easy access for water & dump area.
Fire flys all over! BEAUTIFUL LOCATION & the PRICE❤️

Site7
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 13, 2022

Hidden gem in Omaha

This campground is really a wonderful spot in the middle of a largely residential area. The location is great - 20-30 min from everything Omaha has to offer. The campground is spacious, affordable ($16/night), and has great reception with ATT and Verizon. It has convenient access to the Walnut Creek Lake recreation area and trail, which is quite spectacular given it's location in such a developed area. The camp hosts were kind and very informative. I would gladly stay here again. Note: get there EARLY, even during the week, if you want a spot! We arrived on a Monday and were lucky to secure one of the last spots.

Site21
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2021

Beautiful but construction nearby makes it noisy

It's a beautiful campsite electric hookups water at a pump down the hill and a dump there too, but the area is expanding and there's houses being built just over the property line and it can be noisy in the mornings

Site40
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Nicky O., October 16, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2021

A Nice Park close to the City

Walnut Creek is a first come, first served camping area.  The park has different activities available to families.  There is a large paved path that goes all the way around the lake, while also connecting to the greater trail system  in the Omaha metro area.  There are singletrack trails available too.  They range from pretty simple unpaved paths to more technical areas with steep inclines and drops.

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Sep. 16, 2020

Don't discount it

This lake in Papillion, Nebraska is a great little lake. Probably one of the best in metro area of Omaha. The fishing is always as well as the kayaking is as well, (especially novice like myself). The birdwatching as well as the wildlife is abundant. Honestly if not for the city noise you could forget your in a city. The campground is strictly for rv camping, and is very nice and clean. It is a perfect extremely short get away for a rv camper. Or possibly be that camper relative visiting from out of town. They have nice fishing accesses, playgrounds and picnic areas. This park I believe was done well from the city of Papillion.

  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Tony B., September 16, 2020
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Tony B., September 16, 2020
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Tony B., September 16, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

Nice big sky

Open campsites with not much shade. Easy setup for our campsite. Just passing through.

  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by Aaron W., August 8, 2018
Reviewed May. 22, 2018

Local gem and best in Omaha area

Tiered campground with open spaces, convenient to Omaha attractions. Nestled in a local city park that has hiking, biking, fishing and boating. Reasonable rates.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed May. 15, 2018

awesome camp site

we love this place , very friendly host, area kept very nice and clean, beatiful place, fishing area,

  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by MelynJ C., May 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by MelynJ C., May 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area by MelynJ C., May 15, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

What do visitors say in reviews about Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area?

Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area receives high praise for its cleanliness, spacious campsites, and beautiful setting. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts and the well-maintained grounds. Many highlight the affordability ($16/night) and the convenient location near Omaha attractions. While most sites offer electric hookups only, the campground provides water fill stations and a dump station. Some campers note limited shade at certain sites and occasional morning noise from nearby residential development. Overall, visitors enjoy the paved trails, fishing opportunities, and family-friendly atmosphere that make this a popular spot in the Omaha metro area.

What amenities are available at Walnut Creek Campground in Nebraska?

Walnut Creek Campground offers electric hookups (30/50 amp) with cement pads at each site. While there are no individual water hookups, potable water spigots are available throughout the campground for filling tanks, along with a dump station. Each spacious site includes a picnic table and fire grill. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. There are no shower facilities on-site. The surrounding recreation area features paved walking/biking trails, fishing access, boating opportunities, and a playground for children. Cell service is excellent with full bars reported for T-Mobile and Verizon.

Is fishing allowed at Walnut Creek Lake and what species can be caught?

Fishing is definitely allowed and highly popular at Walnut Creek Lake. The lake is considered one of the best fishing spots in the Omaha metro area. Visitors regularly enjoy successful fishing outings, though specific fish species aren't detailed in available information. The lake is also suitable for kayaking, particularly for beginners. For current fishing regulations, license requirements, and detailed information about fish species and stocking programs, check with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission before your visit.

How do I get to Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area from Omaha?

Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area is conveniently located in Papillion, Nebraska, just 20-30 minutes from downtown Omaha. The campground is situated in a largely residential area but offers a natural retreat within easy driving distance of everything Omaha has to offer. For specific directions from your location in Omaha, it's best to use a GPS or mapping app and search for "Walnut Creek Lake & Recreation Area" in Papillion. Contact the campground directly for the most current access information or any seasonal road closures.

Where can I find a map of Walnut Creek Campground and Recreation Area?

Maps of Walnut Creek Campground and Recreation Area can likely be obtained from the campground hosts upon arrival. The campground is arranged in a loop formation with numbered sites. For trail information, the park features paved paths that circle the entire lake and connect to the greater Omaha metro trail system, plus some singletrack trails. For the most current and detailed maps before your visit, contact the Papillion Parks Department or check the official Papillion city website. The on-site campground host can also provide orientation information and maps when you arrive.