Scenic Smith Falls State Park is home to Nebraska’s highest waterfall, also called Smith Falls. The state park is a popular destination for campers, as well as canoers, kayakers, tubers and others who visit the area to experience the beautiful Niobrara River, a National Scenic River. Many outfitters use the park as a take-out spot, which make it a convenient camping site for those planning to paddle or float the river.

    Quaint Platte River State Park is nestled halfway between Nebraska’s two largest cities — Lincoln and Omaha. Before it was a state park it was two separate camps — Harriet Harding Campfire Girls Camp and Camp Esther K. Newman — and a tract of woodlands. The charming, vintage cabins that once housed campers today provide cozy accommodations, while the gorgeous new glamping cabins offer a luxurious, yet nature-immersive, experience. Campers may also enjoy a state-of-the-art campground with 48 full-hookup campsites. Other popular draws are the park’s picturesque waterfall, spray park, scenic hiking and biking trails and two observation towers that allow those who climb to the top a spectacular view of the Platte River Basin.

    Danish Alps State Recreation Area comprises a 219-acre lake surrounded by 520 acres of parkland. The area is named for the early Danish settlers in the area. Kramper Reservoir, named for Vince Kramper, was planned with shoreline and both fishing in mind. The area also offers camping, day use facilities and hiking, biking and equestrian trails.

    Little Village Campground in Platte Center Nebraska provides 9 full hookup RV camping sites in the small community. Nearby owners hand manage the property. Utilities are locked and require the owners to open them for access.

    High Point RV Park in Kimball Nebraska provides full hookup RV sites convenient to Interstate 80.

    Point of Rocks Motel & RV Park in Potter Nebraska provides full and partial hookup RV sites in an open setting adjacent to US 30 and the Union Pacific Rail-tracks. An onsite motel is also available. The park is reasonably priced and can accommodate most any sized RV.

    The Buffalo County Recreation Area – Ravenna Lake, in Ravenna Nebraska provides back in and pull thru RV and tent camping along the shores of a small recreational lake. Formerly known as Ravenna Lake State Recreation area, the property was turned over to Buffalo County approximately 20 years ago, and has been upgraded to a full campground in the last 5-6 years. There are 41 RV campsites (8 primitive, 9 electrical hookups only, 16 electrical and water hookups, and 8 premium with electrical and water hookups). The lake has been stocked by Game and Parks and has excellent large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. The park also has a playground, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, and a disc golf course. A nice bathhouse/shower facility was just opened in the spring of 2022. Reservations and advance payment can be made online through the Buffalo County website ( and campspot.com), and drive up camping is available with payment made via an iron ranger at the entrance.

    Casey’s General Store RV Sites in Palmyra Nebraska offers a handful of full hookup RV camping sites behind a rural fueling station just off NE 2. Easily accessed for any size RV the sites are on packed gravel and provide an easy place to stop for the night. Self contained units only guests do have access to the fueling station restrooms but no showers are available.

    Bob’s Campground in Randolph Nebraska offers full hookup RV sites on concrete pads in a small rural town. Within walking distance of the local park, restaurants and library the location is very inexpensive and very easy to access. Suitable for overnight or longer term stays the RV park is located in a community located along US 20

    Meridian Bridge RV Resort in South Yankton Nebraska offers full hookup RV camping along the shores of the Missouri River.

    Streeter Park Campground in Aurora Nebraska offers partial hookup RV and tent camping on a first come first served basis for free (3 night max donations accepted). The city run park has an adjoining updated aquatic center (fee required), trails, and playgrounds.

    Off Road Ranch RV Park in Norfolk Nebraska offers full hookup RV camping on a 30 acre property with multiple off road riding courses and challenges.

    Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing in Bayard Nebraska provides full hookup RV and tent camping with views of the Chimney Rock which is a famous landmark mapping just one of the spots on the Oregon Trail.

    Lakeside Motel & RV Park in Elm Creek Nebraska provides full hookup RV camping adjacent to a motel.

    Camp A Way RV Park and Campground in Lincoln Nebraska offers full hookup RV and tent camping within a treed setting adjacent to the interstate. From a Google map view the location looks like it would be surrounded by noise but the placement and setting is amazingly low on noise with the campground situated down slope from the roads and within a heavily treed environment. The park is nicely laid out and well kept with plenty of family friendly activities reminiscent of a well run KOA or Jellystone themed park. Rental trikes, bounce pillow, water play area, pool and stocked store all provide for excellent family friendly activities. The park has a single main paved loop road with all the sites situated on packed gravel. A range of sites are available from smaller and less expensive backins all the way up to large well appointed and expensive pull thrus. The only full service RV park in the area the location benefits from close proximity to the State Capitol and the University of Nebraska. Just outside the park is a public bike path that allows for exercise.

    Tent sites are available on mowed grass and the park also has a small disc golf course.

    Ole’s Lodge in Paxton Nebraska provides full hookup RV camping for self contained rigs adjacent to I-80 exit 145.

    Firefly Meadows RV Park in Wood River Nebraska offers full hookup RV camping sites adjacent to I80 exit 300. Newly remodeled in 2019 the park provides site suitable to any sized RV.

    Stanton Lake Park in Falls City Nebraska provides full hookup RV and tent camping adjacent to a small fishing lake.

    Medicine Creek State Recreation Area in Cambridge Nebraska offers partial and primitive RV and tent camping adjacent to a recreational lake. Hunting, fishing, and boating.

    Pibel Lake State Recreation Area in Ericson Nebraska offers 30 primitive tent camping sites offers fishing and relaxation.