Pete's Draw Campground

Pete's Draw Campground is located directly on the North Platte River. The campground provides excellent river access, making it a prime spot for fishing and water activities. It's situated in a relatively peaceful area that attracts wildlife including birds such as osprey, pelicans, and swallows. The location offers a serene natural setting where visitors can enjoy the peaceful sound of the river current.

Pete's Draw is not a dispersed camping area but rather a developed campground with designated sites. It's actually rated higher than many dispersed options by campers because it offers well-maintained facilities while still providing a natural experience. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and requires a fee of $10 per night (with discounts available for Senior Pass holders), which is different from the free access typically associated with dispersed camping.

Pete's Draw Campground offers six overnight campsites with several amenities including clean vault toilets, fire rings, trash bins, and covered picnic tables. Each site has a leveled tent pad area and provides room for RVs. The campground features direct access to the North Platte River with walk-down bank access for fishing. Some campsites are more level than others, with site 1 noted as particularly accommodating for RVs without requiring leveling blocks. The facilities are well-maintained, and the pit toilets are kept clean with adequate supplies.