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Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$7 - $70/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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28500 West Park Hwy, Ashland, Nebraska, 68003, United States
Families with kids who want water slides, paddle boats, and hiking without driving far from Omaha. Fall weekdays are the sweet spot: cooler temps, turning leaves along the Platte River, and lighter crowds. Full hookups, laundry, and a camp store make longer stays easy.
Light sleepers will struggle, I-80 traffic noise is persistent and unavoidable. Tent campers on hilly Little Creek sites deal with drainage mud after rain, and multiple reviewers flag moldy, clogged shower facilities that haven't been consistently fixed.
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Fall is the sweet spot here. September through October bring daytime highs in the mid-50s to mid-70s°F with crisp mornings, lower crowds on weekdays, and turning leaves along the river. Trails stay pleasant, fishing is productive, and wildlife viewing picks up as deer and waterfowl become more active. Summer is warm and humid with occasional showers. Winter gets cold with light snow, better suited for cabin stays than camping. Spring is mild but wet.
Described as the sweet spot: crisp weather, foliage along the river, lower crowds and great views.
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Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is a modern state park that offers a wide range of amenities for visitors year-round. The park features several unique facilities including modern shower/latrine buildings, coin-operated laundry facilities, and conveniently located drinking water. The campgrounds (Little Creek and Lakeside) have spacious hard-surfaced pads among mature shade trees. Key attractions such as the Peter Kiewit Lodge include 40 lodge rooms equipped with air conditioning, heating, wireless internet, and private baths. Additionally, the lodge features a gift shop in its lobby. There is a trailer dump station and water available near the park entrance. Fire rings and picnic tables are plentiful within the campgrounds. For laundry, a coin-operated facility is available at Little Creek. Other attractions within the park include an aquatic center, observation tower, horseback riding, hiking trails, paddle boating, and more.
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