The history of Alliance, Nebraska, began on March 28, 1888, when Box Butte County was created from Dawes County. The Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was one of the driving factors for settling in northwestern Nebraska. The area used the promise of free land to lure settlers from all over the United States and Europe. However, many of the immigrants came to the area from Illinois and Iowa. By 1890, the town's population was over 800, and by 1896, it was over 2,000. The building materials for Alliance were brought in by rail. The easy access to goods by rail allowed the city to grow successfully. Hotels, businesses, churches, schools, offices, and homes lined the streets by the 20th century. Today, Alliance has a population of just under 8,000 and an Alliance, NE RV rental is a great way to explore the area. The area is known for traditional art, Western History, and unique sites. For example, Carhenge is Nebraska's perfect example of Stonehenge. This special pop-culture icon is a to-scale replica of the well-known Stonehenge in England. You can also explore Dobby's Frontier Town from May to September while in the area. This town showcases 19 buildings saved and preserved by Kenneth Dobby Lee. Other fabulous attractions include the Sallows Military Museum, Nebraska Veterans Cemetery, and Carnegie Arts Center.
Alliance also has a wide variety of restaurants. If you enjoy pizza and subs, Sam & Louie's Pizzeria is an excellent option. A-Town Zesto is known for its excellent burgers. If you need a cup of joe, Scooter's Coffee has a drive-thru and Vintage Coffee Shop is popular with locals.
Nebraska National Forest has over 140,000 acres to explore. Within this forest, you will find the Bessey Recreation Complex and Campground. This site offers motorhome, travel trailer, and camper van camping. This forest also offers a variety of activities, including biking, fishing, hiking, OHV riding, and nature viewing. Some of the favorite spots in the forest include the Black Hills Overlook, Cliffs Trailhead, and Pine Ridge Trailhead. The Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest is a perfect example of the Nebraska Sandhill's prairie ecosystem. Many visitors come to the area for hunting, fishing, and camping. The Steer Creek Campground contains 23 campsites and eight horse corrals. You can also find the one-mile Blue Jay hiking trail within this campground. The forest service does not charge a fee or require a reservation to visit. Straddling the borders of South Dakota and Wyoming, the Black Hills National Forest covers 1.2 million acres. This forest has been described as "an Island in the Plains." It is famous for its breathtaking formations, canyons, gulches, streams, grasslands, and blue lakes. Class A and Class C motorhomes are welcome in various available campgrounds in this national forest. You will want to take advantage of the vast array of biking, hiking, climbing, fishing, and other outdoor opportunities in this area.
Box Butte County Fair – The town hosts this fantastic event every August. You can enjoy a family night, a truck and tractor pull, a queen contest, concerts, and a demolition derby.
Heritage Days – Every July, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of roving performances, gong show acts, parade floats, food vendors, carnival rides, and activities for kids.
Tree and Wreath Festival – This week-long festival in November offers a close-up look at the daily life in Alliance. Locally decorated trees and wreaths are auctioned off to raise money for the Knight Museum.
A 116-mile drive from Alliance, Nebraska, takes you to Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. When visiting with a motorhome, you can experience the prairie grasslands and hillsides with bison, elk, and other wildlife. Beneath this grassland, you will find one of the world's longest and most complex cave systems. After taking a cave tour, you can take a pet-friendly hike, visit the natural entrance, or enjoy a driving tour in your Alliance, Nebraska RV rental. If you want to visit Badlands National Park, it is 125 miles north of Alliance. Unfortunately, this park cannot accommodate overnight camping in a Class A, Class C, or any other motorhome, but you can find accommodations outside the park. One of these nearby campgrounds is Sage Creek Campground, with 22 sites. While in this national park, you will want to visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center or the White River Visitor Center. The Fossil Preparation Lab provides visitors access to paleontologists and other staff. Other popular activities in the park include wildlife watching, scenic drives, and night sky viewing. The Rocky Mountain National Park is a 239-mile drive from Alliance, Nebraska. This national park offers a variety of toy haulers, popup campers, fifth-wheel trailers, and travel trailer camping sites. Aspenglen, Glacier Basin, Moraine Park, and Timber Creek campgrounds can accommodate Class A and Class C motorhomes. This park offers various activities, including hiking, scenic drives, wildlife viewing, and picnicking.
One of Nebraska's most popular state parks is Fort Robinson State Park. This park offers over 60 miles of hiking and 20 miles of biking trails. The campgrounds at this state park are pet-friendly and have electrical hookups. The campgrounds also provide restrooms, showers, water, and a dump station. While in the park, you can enjoy a horse-drawn tour, an open-air Jeep ride, Lindeken Pool, and other activities. If you are hungry, the Fort Robinson Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the summer. Custer State Park is located near Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. This 71,000-acre park is home to various wildlife species, including the American buffalo. The park has nine campgrounds for camper vans, travel trailers, and other motorhomes. During your visit, you can enjoy swimming, fishing, and biking. Badger Clark Historic Trail, South Dakota Centennial Trail, and Iron Creek Trailhead are just some of the available hiking and biking areas. The park also hosts the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival every year. In Wyoming, Guernsey State Park has seven campgrounds, and five of these are around the lake. They offer electric hookups as well as yurts and day shelters for visitors. The park contains 6,000 acres that surround Guernsey Reservoir. The Guernsey Museum, the Castle, and Brimmer Point are some favorite spots in this state park. You can also explore over ten miles of trails starting at Brimmer Point. Other available activities include swimming, boating, biking, geocaching, and scenic viewing.
When looking for monuments and landmarks to explore, Scotts Bluff National Monument towers 800 feet above the North Platte River offering magnificent views. The 1.6-mile drive along Scotts Bluff Summit Road allows visitors beautiful scenic views and fantastic geology, but you cannot take any trailers on this road. The monument also has four miles of hiking trails with varying difficulty. Other activities in this area include ranger programs, a William Henry Jackson art collection, and a cellphone audio tour. Agate Fossil Beds National Monument can be found in Sioux County, Nebraska. The fossils at Carnegie Hill and University Hill are among the main features of this monument. The Niobrara River is the other main feature. The fossils are not those of dinosaurs but of 23-million-year-old mammals. The visitor center introduces guests to a life-size display of Dionysus and Moropus. Many visitors enjoy walking the one-mile Daemonelix or the 2.8-mile Fossil Hills Trail. During the summer, the local Lakota tribe raises tipis. Mount Rushmore National Memorial sits in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This monument celebrates the memory of four United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. While at this memorial, you can visit the beautiful visitor's center and gift shop. You can also get up close and personal with the presidents while walking the Presidential Trail. The Sculptor's Studio offers an insight into the designer, Gutzon Borglum.
One excellent RV park near Alliance is Bayard City Park. This RV park does not have many amenities, however, it is affordable and close to Scotts Bluff National Park. It also offers water and electric hookups. Space is limited, with only three RV sites. Riverside City Park is another amazing RV park with 50 RV spots. It is a city-owned campground offering full hookups with 30-amp and 50-amp connections. During your stay, you can enjoy disc golf, fishing, or the camp’s zoo. RV owners and renters will also appreciate Sunset RV Park’s daily, weekly, and monthly rates. This site is excellent for Class A and Class C motorhomes because they offer on-site water and sewer hookups. It is also a city-owned facility. The rates start at $10 per night.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Alliance, NE, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Alliance?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Alliance from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Alliance?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
