Camping near hiking trails in Nebraska
14 camps in Nebraska within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are May–Jun & Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 80°F and lows near 53°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Lookout | 2.6 mi | 2 | Bessey Recreation Complex and Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Bison | 2.7 mi | 1 | Toadstool Geological Park and Campground · 0.3 mi |
| Blue Jay | 1.2 mi | 1 | Steer Creek Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Toadstool Loop | 0.8 mi | 1 | Toadstool Geological Park and Campground · 0.0 mi |
| Hudson-Meng Interp & Access | 0.2 mi | 1 | Toadstool Geological Park and Campground · 2.2 mi |
| Toadstool Ancient Tracks Spur | 0.0 mi | 1 | Toadstool Geological Park and Campground · 0.2 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Chadron6 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Nebraska are good for hiking?
14 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 0 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Jun & Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 80°F and lows near 53°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 64% also offer horseback riding, 36% also offer fishing, 36% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in NebraskaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Campsite · 13 mi SW of ChadronOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
Hunter CoveFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHunter Cove Park is located on the eastern end of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska.
View camp →- Toadstool Geological Park and CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
Toadstool Geologic Park is noted for its unusual geological formations, some in the shape of toadstools, and scientifically valuable fossil deposits. Our interpretive kiosk explains and…
View camp → - Nebraska National Forest At ChadronFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
There are two distinct areas of the Nebraska National Forest. This area encompasses the west end of the Nebraska National Forest near Chadron and Crawford and is managed by the Pine Ridge…
View camp → - Samuel R. Mckelvie National ForestFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Located south of Nenzel in Cherry County, this 116,000-acre national forest is a fantastic representation of the unique Nebraska Sandhills prairie ecosystem. Popular uses of the forest…
View camp → - Bessey Recreation Complex and CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
For Reservations call (877) 444-6777 or go to [recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234120). Here is a…
View camp → - Red Cloud CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.7 mi
The Red Cloud Campground is located one mile south of Chadron State Park on the west side of Highway 385, uniquely situated near the beautiful Pine Ridge area. The campground has 13 sites…
View camp → - Nebraska National Forest At HalseyFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 1.7 mi
There are two distinct areas of the Nebraska National Forest. One section is situated in the northwest panhandle south and [west of…
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