Nebraska has some of the finest state parks in the nation. Their parks are frequently on Top Family Campgrounds list such as Reserve America’s annual list of the country’s Top 100 Family Campgrounds.
Nebraska state parks that rank among the Top 100 Family Campgrounds are Eugene Mahoney SP, Fort Robinson SP, and Ponca SP.
Fort Robinson SP is especially interesting if you like to combine a little history and education in your family camping trip. This historic outpost served from the days of the Indian Wars until after World War II. Where else can you find a site with history of events such as the 1879 Cheyenne Outbreak, stories and death of famed Sioux Chief Crazy Horse, a cavalry remount station, K-9 dog training center, POW camp and beef research station?
Today, the State Historical Society offers a museum and many restored or reconstructed exhibit buildings to interpret the Fort's history. The University of Nebraska operates the Trailside Museum, which interprets the geology and natural history of the region.
See a video of Fort Robinson SP below:
You can find more videos of Nebraska state parks at this link:
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/
To make a reservation at a Nebraska state park, go to the Commission’s Web site, www.OutdoorNebraska.org, then click on Online Camping and Lodging Reservations. The site has easy-to-use maps, photographs and a shopping cart so users can reserve multiple arrival dates or multiple type of units such as cabins, campsites, picnic shelters and lodge rooms.
Please note, you need a Park Entry Permit to visit a Nebraska state park. However, May 17 is Free Park Entry and Fishing Day, when you can enter a park or fish without a permit. If you are in the area, take advantage of it.
Each year a group of six-seven families go camping together. We all have different camping needs including one family who ants an air conditioned cabin, one family with a 34' motor home, two pop-ups, a travel trailer and one family in a tent. The problem we have is finding campgrounds with lots for kids to do (there are 28 kids ages 3-16) and the campground needs to be able for all of these camping situations to be together. Many campgrounds offer lodges/cabins/cottages but not near the other campsites. We want to be together since this is the one time each year we all get together. Any suggestions in the Ohio/So. Michigan/Middle Indiana areas.
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Camping has always been my best hobby ever
i am very excited to go on a camping when i am on a vacation indeed
Great scenes…………….
What a great Idea. I've been camping for years, and never saw this. Cant wait for our next Hike, the grandkids will love this experience
I never really thought of Nebraska having such a varied landscape, but those pictures sure did prove me wrong.
Sounds really intry. We need to check out Ft. Robinson someday soon.
Intersting video! It gives a good overview about the Offers from the Fort Robison. i think a combination of education and camping is very good…
Wow, from the video this place looks beautiful. I wasn't planning on camping out west this year, but would love to fit this one in sometimes in 2011. Will have to remember as we plan our camping schedule.
The family and I really like to get outdoors, learn about the areas we camp, and obviously have as much fun as possible.
Thanks for sharing and happy camping!
There are always fun lessons you can combine into your camping to teach your kids. From history to biology to geology kids are willing to learn on camping trips with the family.
Camping is the best bonding outdoor activity a family could ever have. And what I love the most is when everybody is around the camp fire sharing a wonderful diner prepared by mom and dad. And what makes it more amazing is when everybody starts telling their own stories. It brings the family closer together.
Fort Robinson looks like a great place to go camping and to learn about history, geology and biology too! I think this would be a perfect place to explore the great outdoors. Can you suggest other places to visit where people can enjoy camping?