Wagon Train Primitive Sites, near Lincoln, Nebraska, offers a laid-back camping experience that’s perfect for those looking to unwind in nature. With a mix of tent and RV sites, you’ll find a cozy spot to set up camp and enjoy the great outdoors.

This campground is known for its beautiful sunsets over the lake and a sandy beach area that’s great for swimming. Visitors have highlighted the fishing opportunities, mentioning a variety of species like bluegill and largemouth bass, making it a solid choice for anglers. One camper raved about the peaceful walks to the lake, saying, “The walk to the lake is quiet, and the sunsets are beautiful on the water!”

Amenities include picnic tables and fire rings at each site, so you can gather around the fire and share stories under the stars. There are also vaulted toilets and potable water available, ensuring you have the essentials covered. Some campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere, noting that it’s far enough from major roads to really soak in the sounds of nature.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, there’s a mile-long hiking and biking trail nearby, perfect for exploring the area. Just a short drive from Lincoln, Wagon Train is a convenient escape for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. Whether you’re fishing, swimming, or just relaxing by the fire, this campground has a welcoming vibe that keeps campers coming back.

Wagon Train Primitive sites

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Hickman, NE is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Hickman campgrounds just for you. Discover great camping spots near Hickman, reviewed by campers like you.

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I camp here maybe once or twice a year, small area for tent camping that is quite open to other sites - not for campers hoping to get privacy or who can’t handle some late night parties. The area is set back quite a ways from the lake but the lake is still easy to access.

Note that if you are at the swimming beach area and wanting to grill out, be prepared to haul your items from your parked car nearby, not from back at the tent sites. It is less convenient than other campground set ups.

Make sure you come prepared with your pass and camping pass - unlike a majority of other campgrounds, I have noticed the park rangers won’t wait the first hour to let you get set up and squared away.

I stay here to enjoy kayaking, but have also ridden my bike out or just come out to gril and swim with friends. Top lake within a 60 minute drive and for those wanting to stay close to Lincoln.

Good for staying close to Lincoln

This SRA about 25 minutes Southeast of Lincoln Nebraska is a favorite go to for me and my boys.  Wagon Train is far enough from major roads that all you’ll hear is nature and the crackle of your fire.  There are 28 pad/powered sites and 80 non powered, non pad sites for basic tent camping.  If you want a sad spot reserve early. This SRA experienced a tornado a few years ago and many trees were lost.  Those trees are in a pile near the non pad sites though, so claiming free fire wood is easy if you have a saw.  Potable water is available and vaulted toilets are a short walk from the non powered sites.  If you RV you’ll also have access to a dump station.  There is a short hiking trail but nothing to write home about.  Your camp sites will all have fire rings and picnic tables.  I think the best part of this lake is the sand beach swimming area which is near a large covered picnic area.  As with many Southeast Nebraska lakes, you can boat but there is a 5mph speed limit.  If you don’t make reservations online you can show up and self register at the camp entrance.  For me Wagon Train isn’t the prettiest lake in the area be a long shot but I love how quite it is and you’ll love the dark starry skies at night.  

Wagon Train easy going camping

Wagon Train has some good primitive sites, a nice Beach, good fishing, and plenty to explore. Fishing is great and includes bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, freshwater drum, largemouth bass, muskellunge, redear sunfish, walleye and wiper which is about the largest variety you will find in a Nebraska lake.

A mile-long hiking and biking trail is also found in the park.

 

Good primitive camping by a nice lake

We went Memorial Day weekend thinking it would be packed with guests. Lucky for us there were maybe 10 other tents and then plenty of RVs. The walk to the lake is quiet, and the sunsets are beautiful on the water! We will definitely be going back again. 

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