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Louisville, NE

Nebraska Louisville SRA Riverview by Tentrr

Official Tentrr site. Tentrr is a trusted partner of BookOutdoors.Located on the south bank of the Platte River, Louisville State Recreation Area is approximately a 30-minute drive from Omaha. Encompassing 192 acres, Louisville SRA boasts five lakes and a large floating playground. Campers at this park can fully embrace lake life with seasonal kayak, paddle board, and water bike rentals. Swim, fish and boat during your camping stay; anglers will find bass, catfish, bluegill and crappie in the sandpit lakes. The parks popular floating playground features exciting obstacles including a climbing wall, monkey bars and dome. This seasonal attraction requires a separate ticket which can be purchased on site.This park also features a 1.1 walking loop.Riverview A is located approximately 1 mile from the park entrance and is located near the Platte River. This open-air campsite is the shortest distance from parking and is good for families with very young children who want a quick unload from their vehicle to the site. Your campsite features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, firepit and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access modern bathhouses for showers and restrooms at the park but these facilities are some distance from the tent.Riverview B, C, D are located approximately 1 mile from the park entrance and has a view of the Platte River. Your partially shaded campsite is about a 2-minute hike in from the parking spot. The site features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, firepit and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access modern bathhouses for showers and restrooms at the park but these facilities are some distance from the tent. If you're looking to camp with another couple, family or group consider booking Riverview C and Riverview D.Cottonwood E is located approximately 1 mile from the park entrance and has a view of the Platte River. Your partially shaded campsite is about a 3-minute hike in from the parking spot. The site features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, firepit and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access modern bathhouses for showers and restrooms at the park but these facilities are some distance from the tent.Cottonwood F is located approximately 1 mile from the park entrance and has a view of the Platte River. Your partially shaded campsite is about a 4-minute hike in from the parking spot. The site features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, firepit and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access modern bathhouses for showers and restrooms at the park but these facilities are some distance from the tent.Cottonwood G is located approximately 1 mile from the park entrance and has a view of the Platte River. Your partially shaded campsite is about a 5-minute hike in from the parking spot. The site features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, firepit and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access modern bathhouses for showers and restrooms at the park but these facilities are some distance from the tent.
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Homer, NE

Hickory Campsite by Tentrr

Official Tentrr site. Tentrr is a trusted partner of BookOutdoors.Hickory: Escape to Tent Hickory, a serene campsite nestled among towering trees. This picturesque retreat offers both privacy and the opportunity for shared adventures with 2 other rentable campsites Hackberry and Hawthorn. Immerse yourself in nature as you wake up to the songs of various bird species and catch glimpses of wild turkeys and graceful deer. The campsite features essential amenities, including a tent toilet for convenience, a fire pit and grill top for delicious outdoor cooking, and a picnic table for dining under the open sky. Explore and feel the history of the old boy scout camp ground on the maintained walking trails. Whether you seek solitude or wish to connect with loved ones, Tent Hickory provides the perfect escape for your camping experience.Hackberry: Escape to Tent Hackberry, a serene campsite nestled among towering trees. This picturesque retreat offers both privacy and the opportunity for shared adventures with 2 other rentable campsites Hickory and Hawthorn spaced the perfect distance for either option. Immerse yourself in nature as you wake up to the songs of various bird species and catch glimpses of wild turkeys and graceful deer. The campsite features essential amenities, including a tent loo for convenience, a fire pit and grill top for delicious outdoor cooking, and a picnic table for dining under the open sky. Explore and enjoy the history of the old boy scout camp ground on the maintained walking trails. Whether you seek solitude or wish to connect with loved ones, Tent Hackberry provides the perfect escape for your camping experience.Hawthorn: Escape to Tent Hawthorn, a serene campsite nestled among towering trees. This picturesque retreat offers both privacy and the opportunity for shared adventures with 2 other rentable campsites Hackberry and Hickory situated perfectly for privacy or group camping. Immerse yourself in nature as you wake up to the songs of various bird species and catch glimpses of wild turkeys and graceful deer. The campsite features essential amenities, including a tent loo for convenience, a fire pit and grill top for delicious outdoor cooking, and a picnic table for dining under the open sky. Explore and enjoy the history of the old boy scout camp ground on the maintained walking trails. Whether you seek solitude or wish to connect with loved ones, Tent Hawthorn provides the perfect escape for your camping experience.
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Ponca, NE

Nebraska Ponca State Park by Tentrr

Official Tentrr site. Tentrr is a trusted partner of BookOutdoors.Riverview A & B: Located approximately 1 mile from the park entrance and is located near the boat launch. This open-air campsite is the shortest distance from parking and is good for families with very young children who want a quick unload from their vehicle to the site or for campers with wheelchairs or limited mobility. Your campsite features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, firepit and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access the nearby park bathroom with flushable toilets and sinks. Showers are in the next washhouse over and can be used by Tentrr campers.Woodland C: Located approximately 2.4 miles from the park entrance and is located near the boat launch. This campsite is a short hike in from the parking lot. The shaded site features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, firepit, and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access the nearby park bathroom with flushable toilets and sinks.Stargazing D: Located approximately 3.1 miles from the park entrance and is located near the boat launch. This open-air campsite features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, firepit, and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access the nearby park bathroom with flushable toilets and sinks.Buffalo Run E: Located approximately 0.4 miles from the park entrance and is in the southeastern section of the park near the Buffalo Run Hiking trail and one of the parks scenic river overlooks. This partially-shaded, drive-in campsite features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, firepit, and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access the nearby park bathroom with flushable toilets and sinks. (Note: this site is farther from the park's boat launches. If you plan to bring a boat consider one of the other Tentrr sites.)River Vista F - J: Located in the northern section of the park approximately 5.9 miles from the park entrance. This partially shaded campsite is a short hike in and has vistas of the Missouri River and is situated near a kayak launch. You will be traveling over unpaved surfaces to reach the site so good tires and AWD/4WD is recommended. The site features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, firepit, and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access the nearby park bathroom with flushable toilets and sinks.Woodland K: located approximately 2.4 miles from the park entrance and is located near the Eric Wiebe Shooting Complex. This campsite is a short walk in from the parking lot. The shaded site features a spacious 10 x 12 platform tent with a queen bed as well as a pop-up tent that can accommodate 4 additional campers. A picnic table, fire pit, and two Adirondack chairs are also included. There is a Tentrr Loo (camping potty) at your campsite for convenience. Campers will also be able to access the nearby park bathroom with flushable toilets and sinks.Situated on the picturesque Missouri River bluffs in northeastern Nebraska, Ponca State Park is a popular destination for nature lovers and those looking for robust recreational offerings. Campers at Ponca can hike, swim, canoe, kayak, fish, horseback ride, golf and partake in many naturalist-led activities. Bird watching is a popular pastime at Ponca, and the National Audubon Society has listed this park as one of the most important bird-watching areas in the United States.There are 22 miles of multi-use trails to explore in this expansive park and a tri-state overlook offers a picturesque vista of the Missouri River and views of three states: Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. Those looking to perfect their chip shot can book a tee time at the Highland Oaks, a challenging 9-hole public golf course on the southern boundary of the park. Riflery and archery are also options at the Eric Wiebe Shooting Complex. There are two boat ramps at Ponca as well as a canoe/kayak launch.The Missouri River has great fishing and anglers commonly catch catfish, sauger, walleye, drum, and other river species. The park also offers youth fishing programs and a fishing tackle loaner program.Noteworthy events at Ponca include the annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo in mid-September with over 80 activities and Octobers Hallowfest celebration with haunted hayrack rides, pumpkin roll contests, and other family-friendly entertainment.

Doniphan, NE

Mormon Island State Recreation Area

Named for the winter stopover used by Mormon emigrants heading westward, Mormon Island State Recreation Area still offers comfort and conveniences to campers and other travelers on Interstate 80, as part of Nebraska's unique "Chain of Lakes." The first of these areas developed was Mormon Island. This area and companion Windmill SRA near Gibbon are the most intensely developed, because of their ready access to travelers. Mormon Island SRA hosts a spectacular gathering each spring, as hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes stop to rest and pursue their courtship rituals. The world's largest concentration of these magnificent birds draws thousands of visitors to the region every year. Mormon Island lies on the eastern edge of this spring migration route. Arriving in early to mid-February, the numbers peak about mid to late March. The cranes spend their days feeding and engaging in colorful courtship dances. After the first of April, the birds start flying to northern breeding grounds and are usually gone by mid-April. A variety of geese, ducks, and other waterfowl also come to the area before heading farther north. Ask park personnel for more information about the best times and locations to view these impressive wildlife displays. Fishing, non-powered boating, and boats with electric motors are permitted on the lake. Fish species available include: Largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, and bluegill. Of course, anglers must have a fishing permit, available at the office. There are picnic facilities, a shelter house, and restrooms. Swimming is allowed only at the marked swimming beach. Change houses are provided.

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