Established Camping
Pathfinder Campground — Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Fremont SRA Save the Dates: **Sat May 16** – _Bob Bruner Memorial Kids Fishing Day_ (Free Fishing & Park Permit Day) • **Sat Jun 13** – _Bob Tichota Fire Prevention Fun Day_ • **Sat Jul 25** – _Christmas in July_ (Decorate your site; last Sat in July) • **Sat Oct 10** – _Halloween in the Park_ (Decorate your site; 2nd Sat in Oct)
The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission maintains the right to establish "black-out" dates and reserve facilities or lodging for Special Events and maintenance related needs.
Pathfinder - Fremont Lakes SRA is located near Ames, Nebraska, featuring flat terrain with several lakes nearby. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Campers can explore Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, which offers fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities.
Description
Attractions
One of eastern Nebraska's most popular recreation areas, Fremont has about 40 land acres and nearly 300 water acres in 20 sandpit lakes. Located three miles west of Fremont, this is a favorite area with campers, picnickers and water enthusiasts - from boating to fishing to water skiing. The swimming beach is unsupervised, and there is a PWC area, as well as a handicap accessible fishing pier. Campground Notes
Fremont State Recreation Area's campgrounds offer hard surfaced pads, situated among mature shade trees. Modern shower/latrine buildings and drinking water are conveniently located. There are showers, trailer dump stations and water are available. Fishing, boating, swimming beach, picnicking and primitive camping is also available in the park.
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.
- Non Licensed motorized vehicles are not allowed.
- Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators may not be operated during these hours. Pets are allowed, but they must be kept on a leash that is no longer than 6 feet.
- Campers staying over must re-register by 2 p.m.
- Check in time is 4 p.m. and check out time is 2 p.m.
- Campers must vacate their campsite no later than 2:00 p.m. on the date the camping reservation or registration expires. All persons entering the campground must be registered.
- No cancellation of arrival date on year to date reservations. A Nebraska State Park Permit is required to enter this park area. A Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $35 for an Annual Permit, $17.50 for a Duplicate Annual Permit (used for that second vehicle in your family) or a Daily Permit which is $7 per day you are staying. A Non-Nebraska Licensed Vehicle Park Entry Permit is $70, $35 for a Duplicate Annual Permit or a Daily Permit which is $14 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
Pathfinder Campground — Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area is located in Nebraska
Directions
Any guests coming from the North, East, or South go west of Fremont 2 miles on Platte River Road (formerly Hwy 30), and then head south at county road #19 into the park. Guests coming from the West at approx. two West of Fremont you will turn right or South on county road #19 into the park
Address
4349 W State Lakes Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
Coordinates
41.44219603 N
96.5541424 W
Detours Nearby
Dead Timber State Rec Area
25 min away
Huff - Warner Access Area
1 hr 3 min away
Drive Time
- 33 min from Omaha
- 1 hr from Lincoln
- 1 hr 15 min from Sioux City
- 1 hr 54 min from Grand Island
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage- Verizon5GGood Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
