Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to Victory Lake, where stocked waters provide consistent angling opportunities alongside multiple smaller fishing lakes throughout the recreation area. The campground sits on former gravel pit sites from the 1950s-60s, creating deep water conditions that support both fishing and water sports like kayaking and tubing.
Victory Lake Campground accommodates RVs up to 60 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. Sites along the waterfront offer immediate lake access, with several campers noting the convenience of backing directly onto sandy beach areas. The campground operates within a college town setting, which contributes to busier weekend conditions. Shannon G. notes it's "quiet during the week" but recommends calling ahead for weekend reservations.
The recreation area includes amenities beyond basic camping infrastructure. An on-site restaurant provides meal options, while picnic shelters, playgrounds, and a swimming beach serve day-use visitors. Restroom facilities with showers are available, though some reviews mention maintenance could be improved. The campground shares the recreation area with Pathfinder Campground, offering campers additional site options within the same park system.
Sites are generally spacious with limited tree cover, reducing privacy but providing open views toward the water. Staff availability receives positive mentions from campers, with site changes accommodated when needed.
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.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundVictory Lake 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
41.44116645 N
96.55133128 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/1/26
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 5/1/26- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/1/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 5/1/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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
Drive Time
- 33 min from Omaha, NE
- 59 min from Lincoln, NE
- 1 hr 15 min from Sioux City, IA
- 1 hr 50 min from Grand Island, NE
