Some places to camp along Nebraska Highway 20:
Keller State Recreation Area
Ainsworth, Nebraska
GPS: 42.667511, -99.774223
Directions From Jct US 20 & US 183 go 7 1/2 mi N on US 183
Public – State Park (Official)
402-684-2921
Keller State Recreation Area is open Year round.
There are 30 or more campsites at this location.
You may stay 14 days at Keller State Recreation Area.
Amenities:
◾Drinking Water
◾Dump Station
◾Restrooms
◾Near Water
Activities:
◾Boating
◾Fishing
◾Hiking Trails
◾Wildlife Viewing .
vault toilets 25 electric sites 20 to 30 amp. www.visitusa.com/nebraska/photos/nebraska-keller-park-state-recreation-area.htm Nestled amid rugged tree covered bluffs, the area offers camping, water, vault toilets, dump station, picnic tables and shelters.
Hiking is popular, and a rustic foot bridge across the creek adds charm to a stroll.
The 640-acre Keller School Land Wildlife Management Area is nearby.
Ainsworth East City Park
Ainsworth, Nebraska
GPS: 42.550236, -99.845177
Directions Located just off US Highway #20 at the east edge of Ainsworth
Public – City Park (Official)
Ainsworth East City Park is open May – Oct. There are 30 or more campsites at this location.
You may stay 14 days at Ainsworth East City Park.
Amenities
◾Drinking Water
◾Dump Station
◾Fire Ring
◾Picnic Tables
◾Restrooms
◾Playground
◾Showers Activities:
◾Swimming
It has 2 separate areas for camping: one to the north side and one to the southeast side.
Football field, track, baseball diamond, horsehoe pits, tennis court, swimming pool.
Home of the National Country Music Contest in early August and a National Horseshoe Contest.
The sites are pretty much scattered on the southeast part.
Electric outlets available, park on the grass wherever you like as long as you have a long electric cord.
To the north it is more uniform with back-in sites on gravel with spaced electric boxes; again, a long electric cord is desirable.
Next to the highway so there is some noise; quieter and shadier to the southeast.
Lots of sightseeing (Long Pine, Pine Creek, Plum Creek, Niobrara River opportunities, historical sites, i.e. Sellors Memorial Cabin in the Courthouse Park (at the Junction of Highway 20 and Main Street)).
The Coleman House and other buildings owned by the Brown County Historical Society.
Nice senior center, Elks, American Legion, friendly town, lots of amenities close to camp.
Fees: $7-$10
Rock County Fairgrounds
Bassett, Nebraska
GPS: 42.577499, -99.542061
Directions City park near Highway 20 and Highway 183
Public – County Park (Official)
(402) 684-3673
Amenities:
◾Picnic Tables
◾Restrooms
◾Showers Activities:
◾Swimming
30/50 amp hookups, no trees or shade; donations accepted.
Plenty of space for an RV or a tent.
Community swimming pool.
Short walk to convenience store.
Nice stop!
Bloomfield City Park
Bloomfield, Nebraska
GPS: 42.593597, -97.647926
Directions
Public – City Park (Official)
There are 6-15 campsites at this location.
Amenities:
◾Drinking Water
◾Picnic Tables
◾Restrooms
◾Playground
◾Sewer
The City of Bloomfield has two parks. The “City Park” is located in the south central part of the city.
This park features a picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, two basketball hoops with concrete pads, restrooms, and six camper pads serviced with electric, water and waste hook-up.
Camping at the city park is $5.00 per night without electricity, $10.00 per night with electricity, $50.00 per week, and $100.00 per month.
The city park became home to new playground equipment in 2006.
Butte City Park
Butte, Nebraska
GPS: 42.91077, -98.841133
Directions Hwy 12 and Butte Street
Public – City Park (Official)
There are 1-5 campsites at this location.
Amenities:
◾Drinking Water
◾Picnic Tables
◾Restrooms
◾Playground
There are two RV sites that have water and 30amp electricity at this park.
See the Village Office (520 Thayer Street) for the $5.00 a day fee.
Picnic shelter.
Portable toilets.
Playground.
Red Cloud
Chadron, Nebraska
GPS: 42.697941, -103.003952
Directions From Chadron, NE, take US Rt. 385 south for 9 miles to Red Cloud Picnic Ground sign. Turn right at sign into campground Public –
Forest Service (USDA) (Official)
877-444-6777
Red Cloud is open May 17-Nov 16. There are 6-15 campsites at this location.
You may stay 14 days at Red Cloud.
Amenities:
◾Fire Ring
◾Picnic Tables
◾Restrooms
Rate: $5 per day
Cody City Park
Cody, Nebraska
GPS: 42.936977, -101.248154
Directions The campground is one block north of US 20
Public – City Park (Official)
The road in is Dirt and 0 miles from a paved road.
There are 1-5 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is any.
Amenities:
◾Drinking Water
◾Dump Station
◾Picnic Tables
◾Restrooms
Small park on the edge of a very small town.
$5.00 a night with a self pay box.
Crawford City Park
Main Street Crawford, Nebraska
GPS: 42.687229, -103.41851
Directions Park is located 1/2 mile west of US 20 on Main Street.
Public – City Park (Official)
The road in is Paved.
There are 6-15 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is any.
You may stay any at Crawford City Park.
Amenities:
◾Drinking Water
◾Picnic Tables
◾Restrooms
◾Fishing
There are four sites with electricity but the outlets are all on the same pole so it’s crowded if more than two RVs want to hook up.
Lots of room if you don’t need electricity.
Very nice park.
Lynch RV Park & Campground
Lynch, Nebraska
GPS: 42.828991, -98.466126
Directions 4th & Ponca Sts
Public – City Park (Official)
(402) 569-2706
Lynch RV Park & Campground is open March to November.
There are 6-15 campsites at this location.
Amenities:
◾Boat Ramp
◾Drinking Water
◾Dump Station
◾Fire Ring
◾Picnic Tables
◾Restrooms
◾Playground
◾Sewer
◾Showers
◾Near Water Activities:
◾Swimming
Chilvers City Park
Plainview, Nebraska
GPS: 42.351666, -97.790604
Directions One block north of Highway 20.
Public – City Park (Official)
402-582-4928
Chilvers City Park is open Year round.
There are 1-5 campsites at this location.
Amenities:
◾Drinking Water Activities:
◾Swimming
Four paved camp spots, swimming pool, flush and pit toilets.
Electric hookup.
Free. Many large shade trees.
Do not miss the Klown Muesum on the south side of the park.
The volunteers and the museum is a must see.
GOTO THE BELOW ADDRESS www.plvwtelco.net/clowndollmuseum/
No camping fee required but the city does provide postage paid envelopes.
Donations are welcome.
Suggest $10 per night. (30/50 amp)
Stuart, Nebraska
GPS: 42.608715, -99.142487
Directions
Public – City Park (Official)
(402) 924-3647
Stuart Municipal Park is open March to November.
There are 16-29 campsites at this location.
You may stay 14 days at Stuart Municipal Park.
Amenities:
◾Drinking Water
◾Dump Station
◾Fire Ring
◾Picnic Tables
◾Restrooms
◾Playground
◾Showers
Absolutely wonderful! Cost $10 a night.
Very nice facilities.
The public restroom and shower was very clean.
Electricity, water and sewer at each site.
Valentine City Park
Valentine, NE 69201
GPS: 42.88654, -100.549202
Directions
Public – City Park (Official)
The road in is Paved.
There are 6-15 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 35ft.
Amenities:
◾Drinking Water
◾Fire Ring
◾Picnic Tables
◾Restrooms
◾Playground
◾Showers
◾Near Water Activities:
◾Fishing
If you travel North on Main Street in Valentine through the main drag, just a couple minutes from Highway 20, at the bottom of the hill on the right is a city park that allows camping for $5.
Definitely worth it versus the Shell Travel Center right on the highway, nice and quiet, right beside a creek.
Fire rings and picnic benches at each of the roughly 10 sites.
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