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Recreational Vehicle Camping in Nebraska

RV camping opportunities are located throughout Nebraska. The Cornhusker State offers RVers free and inexpensive campgrounds in or near almost every community in the state. The National Park Service (NPS), US Forest Service (USFS), and state and community parks offer facilities that vary from dry RV camping to full hookups.

Free camping ideas follow Nebraska RV camping resources.

Nebraska Resources for RV Camping Information

Private RV Parks - Research tools for finding the best RV parks and campgrounds in Nebraska.

National Park Service - NPS information about camping at Nebraska NPS administered areas.
US Forest Service - USFS camping information and links to each National Forest web site in Nebraska.
US Army Corps of Engineers - USACE/COE information about Corps lakes and camping opportunities in Nebraska.
US Fish and Wildlife Service - FWS information about wildlife refuges in Nebraska.

Nebraska State Tourism Website - Where to go, and what to do. Includes campgrounds.
Nebraska State Parks - Information about camping and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
Nebraska Game & Parks - Nebraska wildlife management areas allow free camping! Their website has the rules and locations.

Camping Reservations - Nebraska Federal Campground Reservations

Current Weather - From the National Weather Service
Historical Weather - Know what to expect on your RV camping trip. Includes monthly average highs, lows, mean temperature,GPS location and elevation.
RV Dump Stations - Places to dump in Nebraska.

RV Camping pages with more information

USFS (US Forest Service) - Describes USFS policies and rules about RV camping. Information about dispersed camping, and tips on how to find great free RV camping sites.
USACE/COE (US Army Corp of Engineers) - USACE (perhaps better know as COE) manages water recreation areas throughout the USA. Information about finding USACE lakes, RV camping possibilities, and rules and policies for use of these water based recreation areas is included.
NPS (National Park Service) - General information about RV camping and campgrounds in US National Parks. With campgrounds in the most historic and scenic places in the country, the NPS offers some of the best places for RV camping.

We recommend the Nebraska Atlas & Gazetteer to find RV camping locations. This Nebraska topographic atlas offers comprehensive detail including trails, back country roads, lakes and streams, boat ramps, forests, wetlands, campgrounds, public lands, and hunting and fishing locations. Information about family trips, wilderness outing possibilities, and more are included. Put that together with DeLorme Topo 6.0 Software and you have a versatile set of research tools to find RV camping sites all across Nebraska.

Free and Low Cost Camping

Free RV camping is available throughout Nebraska. Many small towns city parks and fairgrounds allow free overnight and extended stays. By checking with local police or city offices, you will very often be told of a free place to spend the night. There is limited free dispersed camping in the USDA National Forests.

Nebraska's Travel and Tourism Department has a wonderful web site that will point you every "official" free and low cost RV camping location. The site is easy to navigate once you know where to look. Here's how to find these great official RV camping locations...

Go to the Nebraska Travel Website and scroll down to the State region map.
Click the map region you wish information about.
Click on the "accommodations" link.
Scroll down to the "Campgrounds" section at the bottom of the page.

You are presented a list of campgrounds and can actually save chosen RV camping locations into a "travel Planner" for later reference.

Nebraska Camping Maps - We've generated a map of 50 public campgrounds across Nebraska. This map shows many, but not all free and low cost camping locations. No federal campgrounds are shown.

ALLEN Allen Camping Location Map

Municipal campground offers RV camping by donation. Water, electric and sewer available. Allen is a small town of just over 400 people.

ARCADIA Arcadia Camping Location Map

RV camping is available with donation at Garden Club Park. This municipal park offers water, electricity, RV dump station, fishing, swimming and a playground.

AURORA Aurora Camping Location Map

Streeter Park offers donation fee RV camping. 18 campsites, water, electric, dump station, fire grates, swimming, playground.

BANCROFT

$6 will pay for an RV or tent campsite at Bancroft Park. Water, electricity, RV dump, flush toilets, and playground.

BASSETT

Donation fee for RV camping sites as well as tent locations at Bassett City Park. Water, electricity, RV dump, flush toilets, fire grates, swimming, and showers.

BATTLE CREEK Battle Creek Camping Location Map

RV camping is available at Battle Creek Municipal Park. Water, electric, RV dump, toilets, swimming, and playground. Donation

BEATRICE

3 municipal campgrounds are available for RV camping with Riverside Park being the least expensive at $9.

BEAVER CITY Beaver City Camping Location Map

Westside Park offers inexpensive RV camping. $6 per night or $30 per week with water, electric, RV dump, flush toilets and more.

BEAVER CROSSING Beaver Crossing Camping Location Map

A short distance off I-70, the City Park offers donation camping with electric, flush toilets, fire grates, water, swimming and a playground.

BLUE SPRINGS Blue Springs Camping Location Map

3 day limited free camping available at Feits Memorial Park. Water, fire grates, and fishing.

BRUNING

14 day free RV camping limit is available at Bruning Dam. Vault toilets, boat ramp and fishing are available.

CURTIS

First 3 days free camping, then $5 per day at Mill Park. Water, electric, RV dump, flush toilets, fishing, and playground.

NORTH PLATTE North Platte Camping Location Map

Cody Park Campground offers 7 day limited camping. $5 per night with 40 RV spaces, RV dump, flush toilets, fire grates, drinking water, boat ramp, and swimming.

WOOD LAKE

Donation camping is available at the Village Park. Water, electric, sewer, RV dump, flush toilets, and fire grates.

WYMORE

Wymore Arbor State Park offer 14 day stay limit with a $7 per day charge. Water, electric, RV dump, flush toilets, and swimming.

More Free Camping Ideas

Here's a list of places to consider when looking for a free overnight RV camping or parking location in Nebraska. We always recommend asking for overnight RV parking permission when looking for a free spot to spend the night. The smaller your RV, the better chances you will have finding places to stay if you choose not to ask permission. If you don't ask permission, you end up "sneaking" into places and hoping nobody bothers you or issues you a trespassing ticket before you move on.

Be smart and Be Safe...Ask Permission.

Truck Stops - Asking permission is usually not a requirement Be considerate of the big rigs!
Walmart - Not all stores allow overnight RV parking in Nebraska due to city ordinances. Check store for policy.
Nightclubs - Had one too many or just pretending?
Grain Elevators - Ask where you can park your RV out of the way for the night.
Fraternal Organizations - VFW, Elks etc. may allow members free overnight RV camping.
Cemetery - Sounds creepy to us, but we've also heard they may have water available.
Fairgrounds - State and County facilities may allow RV camping when not otherwise in use.
Parks - City, County, State, and Community parks often have free RV camping.
Churches - You can almost make "reservations" by calling ahead for permission.
Hotel Parking Lots - Assuming a nightclub/bar is inside, had one too many or just pretending?
Truck Terminals - Parking areas for large trucks might allow you free RV camping permission
RV Dealers - Pretty brave to us, but you could fit right in.
Cracker Barrel - These nationwide restaurants usually allow free overnight RV parking.
Movie Theaters - Too tired to drive home after the late show?
Highway Rest Areas - All rest areas allow a few hours of free RV parking, but noisy.
Drive In Movies - Got a small RV, park in the back row and enjoy the show. Fell asleep by accident right?
Vehicle Repair Shops - Need to see the repairman first thing in the morning?
Big Box Retailers - Kmart, Best Buy, Sams Club often allow free RV camping.
Roadside Parks & Picnic Areas - The early day version of the rest area.

As you can see, there are a lot of free RV camping and parking possibilities in Nebraska. If you are not asking permission, it's best to keep a very low profile. If your RV has slide outs, jacks and TV antennas, don't use them so as not to draw attention to yourself. Consider your surroundings carefully and if you feel uncomfortable with the area, move somewhere else.

Public lands offer great RV camping in Nebraska. State, Federal, and private campgrounds have basic service campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, to full hookup RV resorts. Free dispersed camping (boondocking) is available at State and National Forests. Use the links to the public lands websites above for specific information about camping and public lands access. Research and explore, and you should have no trouble finding the best campsites.