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.

    J & C Lawn Service & RV Park in Alliance Nebraska offers full hookup RV camping convenient for overnight stays.

    Grand Island KOA in Doniphan Nebraska offers RV and tent camping convenient to the interstate with KOA level ammenities.

    Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area near Kimball Nebraska offers primitive tent and RV camping adjacent to a recreational lake. Two boat ramps and docks, swimming beach, change houses, drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, shelters, grills, lighting and parking lots. the park is managed by the local Natural resource District having been handed over by state administrators.

    Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area in Crawford Nebraska provides partial and primitive (no water, electric, or sewer) hookup RV and tent camping sites adjacent to a recreational lake. Electrical and Primitive camping, water, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, unsupervised swimming, picnic tables, shelters, vault toilets, fishing and hiking.

    Louisville State Recreation Area in Louisville Nebraska is situated on the south bank of the Plate River in Cass County, near the north edge of the community of Louisville on Nebr. 50. It is ideally located for campers who want to enjoy not only this picturesque area itself, but also take advantage of the facilities at Platte River State Park. Partial and primitive (no water, electric, or sewer) hookup RV and tent camping sites.

    Long Pine State Recreation Area in Long Pine Nebraska offers primitive tent and RV camping. Hiking, wildlife viewing, and archery highlight the park.

    Platte County Agricultural Society in Columbus Nebraska provides full hookup RV camping on the fairgrounds. Sections for long and short term stays.

    Carney Park in O’Neill Nebraska offers 18 partial hookup RV and tent camping in a city run park.