Paddle boats on a small pond, horseshoes, sand volleyball, and a complimentary bundle of firewood each night give Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins a recreational footprint that goes well beyond a standard highway stopover. The pond holds bluegill and bullhead catfish, and while Bryan R. notes the "water is murky and seems to only contain bluegill and bullheads," it still draws anglers and kids chasing bullfrogs along the bank. A yard swing near the water's edge and a sandbox with a swing set round out the activity options for families traveling with children.
The campground sits just off Interstate 80 near Henderson, and the proximity to the highway is less intrusive than it sounds. Trees along the property line muffle road noise noticeably, and multiple reviewers say it stopped bothering them within the first hour. Sites are gravel, level, and pull-through, accommodating RVs up to 90 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. A dump station is also on site. The grounds have been consistently described as well-maintained, with remodeled bathrooms that reviewers call immaculate. Under new ownership as of January 2023, the campground has continued receiving high marks for cleanliness and host attentiveness.
Cell coverage is solid for Verizon users, and the WiFi has been described as reliable. The on-site shop carries supplies, food, and drinks, which is worth knowing if you arrive late. Reservations are available, and the March through October season covers most travel windows. One reviewer notes that the campground does not house long-term tenants, which keeps the atmosphere oriented toward overnight and short-stay travelers.
As Melissa H. puts it, this is "perfect for a night stop off the freeway," though the activities and hosting style make it hold up for longer stays too. Nearby alternatives worth knowing include Pioneer Trails Recreation Area to the northwest and Recharge Lake Campground to the east, and campers planning a broader Nebraska route can find places to camp around York in the region as well. Rates run $30 to $41 per night, pets are welcome, and the hosts have a track record of going out of their way to settle guests in.
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Map & DirectionsPrairie Oasis Campground & Cabins is located in Nebraska near York
Private CampgroundDirections
From jct I-80 (exit 342) & Hwy 93A: Go 1 block N on Hwy 93A.
Address
913 Road B
Henderson, NE 68371
Coordinates
40.82604317 N
97.80494367 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/22/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 34 min from Grand Island, NE
- 49 min from Lincoln, NE
- 1 hr 26 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 39 min from Manhattan, KS
