Omaha, Nebraska Top RV Parks and Campgrounds

This RV park is conveniently located between Lincoln and Omaha. It makes the perfect place to get away from the hustle of the city for a few days or as a quick stop off for those passing through. This park has lots of amenities for campers to enjoy, including family-friendly activities.

The Econolodge Inn/Suites and RV Park in Walnut, Iowa, is situated within driving distance of the Missouri River. The village of Walnut is known as Iowa’s antique capital on account of its high number of antique stores. Guests have praised the park for being particularly quiet and peaceful. Behind the Econolodge, the RV park itself has a variety of dirt RV pads, many of which are shaded by mature trees.

Victorian Acres is a quiet RV park in Nebraska City, which is just east of Lincoln. On-site, you’ll find a couple playgrounds and a pond, but off-site there’s a lot to see. The river town of Nebraska City is home to the oldest public building in Nebraska as well as several interesting historical attractions.

This city-run campground on the outskirts of Omaha is only 20 minutes from the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Located right on Omaha’s popular Cunningham Lake, you’ll have access to scenic views and great outdoor activities. The campground is also right off of I-680 near plenty of shopping, restaurants, and fueling options.

This Kampground of America park is among Omaha campsites that are a great choice for people who are taking their children along. There are a lot of kid-friendly activities to take part in, and the campsites are fully modern and spacious enough to give you that out-in-nature feeling. This KOA is a great campground for a weekend stay or something a bit longer.

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This is a 450-acre mixed-use recreational park and camping site that is located in Papillion, which is a suburb of Omaha. Omaha campgrounds like this one are perfect for people looking for a quiet place to stay while they roam the city area and experience all that it has to offer. There are great restaurants and shops in the area.

This campground is in Louisville, Nebraska in the middle of a large state recreation area on the Platte River, adjacent to Platte River State Park. The town of Louisville is small but does offer a few important amenities, such as vehicle maintenance and a handful of restaurants. It is only a couple miles from I-80 which will take visitors into downtown Omaha within 30 minutes.

Located between Omaha and Lincoln, this state park has all sorts of fun and learning activities, live events, and games. This is a great park to bring the entire family for a vacation. With all the year-round activities and amenities, it promises to be some of the best RV camping in Omaha, Nebraska.

Sometimes, people want RV camping by Omaha that is a no-frills, out-in-nature experience. For those people, Memphis State Recreation Area is the perfect camping experience. Every site is large, shaded and primitive, and campers can access water and vault toilets near the office.

This is the most popular state park in Nebraska and for good reason. There is everything a person could want whether you are coming down for the day to go swimming or to hunt some deer. The park is close to Omaha, so those who are planning on visiting the city will have no problem getting there.

Along the state line between Nebraska and Iowa, sitting on the banks of the Missouri River, you’ll find N.P. Dodge Park. One of the only campgrounds within the limits of Omaha, it’s surrounded by all of the dining and attractions that the northern edge of the city has to offer. It’s also just 20 minutes from the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Because this campground is located in a park, it’s surrounded by nature despite being in the middle of a city.

Just across the state line in Honeycreek, Iowa, you’ll find the Hitchcock Nature Center. It’s convenient to all of the area’s major interstates, located just a couple miles from I-80, I-29, and I-680. You can be at the casinos of Council Bluff, Iowa in 25 minutes and the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium or downtown Omaha in 30 minutes. At the same time, it’s removed from the city and located in a protected wildlife area, so it’s very scenic and peaceful.

In the Missouri Valley of Iowa, Wilson Island Recreation Area sits on the Nebraska border and the banks of the Missouri River. It’s just under 30 miles from both Council Bluff, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska, and you can get to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in about 35 minutes. While it’s a bit removed and rural, it’s only a few minutes off of I-29 and I-680 where you’ll find a mini mart and a couple refueling options.

Located about 15 minutes north of Lincoln, RiverWest Park is an interesting mashup of a festival and event ground as well as a camping and RV park. RiverWest campers can enjoy a fun day of tubing down the Elkhorn River or spend the weekend attending one of the intricate events. There isn’t a ton of on-site conveniences, but there’s definitely a lot to do here.

For some of the best RV camping around Sioux City, IA take a trip to Arrowhead Park. Your family can bask in nature’s perfection while playing in a wonderland of trees, water, and sunshine. This location provides paddleboat rentals and offers something fun to do any time of year.

Backyard RV Park is in the rural town of Harlan, Iowa. This RV park is about 20 miles to the west of Fort Dodge, and it is one of the smallest campgrounds in the area. Backyard RV Park is part of the Passport America network, and it was previously known as Nielsen’s RV Park.