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Nebraska

Nebraska is located in a central location in the United States of America. South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, and Wyoming are the neighboring states to Nebraska. The state was the 37th state to be admitted in the United States. This occurred in 1867, just two years after the American Civil War.[1] The capital of the state is called Lincoln. Some of the largest cities in Nebraska are Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, and Bellevue.[3] Many visitors to the state tend to spend some time in these cities, finding that there are many different forms of entertainment, including restaurants, museums, parks, and more. Outside of the main cities, there are also a few national trails and monuments in the area. Some of these include Homestead, Agate Fossil Beds, the Lewis and Clark Trail, and Scott's Bluff.[2]

What Nebraska is known for

Nebraska is one of the fifty states in the United States of America. The state itself is located near the center of the United States, sitting in the middle of South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, and Wyoming. The topography of the state is relatively flat, providing the people in the state with many opportunities to farm and grow a variety of crops. Some of the crops grown are winter wheat, dryland corn, and soybeans. These crops, among others, constitute many of the things that are grown on Nebraska's many farms. Such farms are what the state is most known for, seeing as how the area has a limited number of large cities and attractions.[4]

There are many national monuments in Nebraska and several monumental trails that go through the area as well. A couple of the national monuments that have brought people to the state are the Agate Fossil Beds and Scott's Bluff. Agate Fossil Beds contains a variety of mammal skeletons that were discovered in the area and are open for people to view and learn about. Scott's Bluff is a naturally formed bluff 3,000 acres in size and 800 feet above the nearby river. People in the past, including Native Americans, emigrants on their way to Oregon, and those traveling on the Mormon Trail, used this bluff as a form of direction while they were traveling. People today are able to explore the bluff and have adventures of their own in the area.[2]

The most populated city in Nebraska is Omaha, containing approximately 486,000 people. This city's population has almost double that of the state's capital, Lincoln—around 291,000 people. Every other city in the region contains less than 70,000 people.[3] Over 95% of the population of Nebraska are citizens of the United States; only 18% of the same group of people were born outside of America. The two most common languages besides English in the region are Spanish and Vietnamese.[5]

Many visitors to Nebraska go to Omaha to participate in a variety of attractions that are there. The Old Market is one such attraction. At the Old Market, tourists will find themes reminiscent of olden times, including a couple of museums and horses walking down the streets. There are also some shops available for people to peruse. Lauritzen Gardens is another place that attracts visitors to enjoy Omaha's botanical gardens and learn about or view some flowers.[6] Another large attraction in the city of Omaha is Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The attraction covers over 160 acres of land where guests can watch a wide variety of sea and land animals.[7]

Geography

The state of Nebraska is located near the center of the United States, sitting in the middle of South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, and Wyoming. Much of the state is used as farmland and till land, where many different crops are grown and harvested. The elevation of the state ranges from about 840 feet above sea level to 5,400 feet when approaching the Wyoming and Colorado borders.[8] A large part of Nebraska is covered by the Sand Hills, which consist of nearly 265 miles of grass-covered sand dunes. These hills were formed many years ago and have become somewhat of a scenic location for those looking for a unique landscape and recreational areas.[9]

The climate and weather in Nebraska are similar to much of what you would find in other Midwestern states. The region has all four seasons throughout the year, and they are usually relatively extreme; very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter.[10] The average amount of precipitation that the state gets throughout the year is around 27 inches, including snowfall, though it does vary depending on the area of the state. In Omaha, the average precipitation per year is about 30 inches, while in Lincoln it is about 29 inches.[10] The best times to visit Nebraska are during the early summer before it gets too hot and during the fall season when the weather is generally temperate but not too cold. From the beginning of September, all through the month of October is when the weather cools off, averaging around 70 degrees. There isn't a large amount of rain during this season, and the leaves typically change colors around this time.[10]

There is a variety of wildlife and fauna in Nebraska. The state also hosts an abundance of bird species, perhaps adding to the appeal for any birdwatchers visiting the area. Some of these birds include the northern cardinal, the house sparrow, bald eagles, and red-bellied woodpeckers. There are also many plants in the area, including dandelions, eastern redcedar, great mullein, and hoary vervain. [11]

History


Nebraska became a part of the United States of America on March 1st in the year 1867. The area is the 37th state that was admitted into the country.[1] Before becoming a state, the land was claimed by both the country of France and the country of Spain. Spain eventually took over the whole of the area when they won the title to the trans-Mississippi region, which included Nebraska. However, due to international politics transferring the region, the territory was eventually given back to France.[12] 

Lewis and Clark were the first people to truly explore the area, leaving some historic parts of their trail throughout the land today.[2] Nebraska eventually became a place that people would travel through for fur-trapping, trading, and major migration to other territories, such as Oregon, California, and Utah.[12] The Nebraskan territory was fairly vacant for many years, only becoming more populated during the California Gold Rush. When the territory became a state, the main governmental area of the zone was moved to Lancaster, which has since been named Lincoln, after President Abraham Lincoln.[1]  

Top Campgrounds in Nebraska, United States

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#1

Lakefront Express

Lemoyne, Nebraska
4.9 (39 Reviews)

#2

Double Nickel Campground

Waco, Nebraska
4.83 (551 Reviews)

Double Nickel Campground is located south of a town called Waco, Nebraska, which is a small town that sits on the eastern half of York County. Within the surrounding area, one can find many different farmlands, as well as mixed forests and plains. The city of Waco was named after another city—also called Waco—which is located in Texas and was the hometown of one of the original settlers. Originally the property had over one hundred acres of land that was owned by the same family, but over the years, some portions of the land have been bought out, leaving the actual property line with about 20 acres in total that belongs to Double Nickel Campground.

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#3

Ashland RV campground

Ashland, Nebraska
4.8 (134 Reviews)

#4

Fritz's Island Campground

Sparks, Nebraska
4.8 (70 Reviews)

Fritz's Island Campground is located in Sparks, Nebraska. The family-owned business was previously used as a buffalo ranch before being converted into a campground; however, the property itself has been in operation for over 20 years. Each year, it is open during the summer from June to August. This campground offers visitors about 30 sites, which entail either RV or tent camping sites. Tubing is a popular activity among guests because the establishment owns private property on the Niobrara River. Moreover, the business provides tubing equipment that visitors may rent. 

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#5

Littlefield Beaches Campground

Greenwood, Nebraska
4.6 (107 Reviews)

#6

Holiday RV Park & Campground

North Platte, Nebraska
4.5 (311 Reviews)

#7

York Kampground

York, Nebraska
4.1 (190 Reviews)

#8

Pine Grove RV Park

Greenwood, Nebraska
3.7 (290 Reviews)

#9

Oregon Trail Campsite

Oshkosh, Nebraska
3.7 (12 Reviews)

#10

Cuzn Eddyz Campground

Merna, Nebraska
5 (10 Reviews)

Cuzn Eddyz Campground is located in Merna, Nebraska, a small 300-400 person town a few miles northwest of Broken Bow, Nebraska. Distinguished by its collection of windmills, the campground sits on two acres of grassy land with several trees spread throughout. There are 17 RV sites with full hookups, as well as an abundance of space for tents. Additionally, there is a gender-specific bath and shower house, laundry facilities, and the main office with a boutique retail gift shop. Guests can also utilize the relatively large grass field, the covered pavilion, the playground, and the space in between the windmills. Nearby the campground is the city of Broken Bow with several attractions and dining options. There is also Nebraska National Forest or the Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area that are nearby for more recreational activities.

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#11

South Park Campground

Franklin, Nebraska
5 (1 Reviews)

#12

Victorian Acres Campground

Nebraska City, Nebraska
4.7 (3 Reviews)

#13

Oak Aven Acres

Beatrice, Nebraska
4.7 (1 Reviews)

#14

Hwy 26 RV Park

Lewellen, Nebraska
2.5 (2 Reviews)

#15

Camp of the Tall Pines

Mayhill, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#16

Fishberry Campgrounds

Valentine, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#17

Eagle's Roost RV Park & Cabin

Crofton, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#18

Off Road Ranch

Norfolk, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#19

Robidoux RV Park

Gering, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#20

Kamp Kaleo Nebraska

Burwell, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#21

Eagle Canyon Hideaway

Brule, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#22

Elwood Resort & Campground

Elwood, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#23

City Of Alma RV Park

Alma, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#24

Highway 81 RV Park

Columbus, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#25

Broken Arrow Wilderness

Fullerton, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#26

Kearney RV Park & Campground

Kearney, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#27

Park E-Z and RV Park and Self Storage

Nebraska City, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#28

Camp-A-Way

Lincoln, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#29

Meadowbrook Estates

Omaha, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#30

Pattie's Homes LLC

Bellevue, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#31

Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area

Ogallala, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#32

Linoma Beach Campground

Gretna, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#33

Contempo/Lincoln Mobile Home

Lincoln, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#34

Windmill State Park

Gibbon, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#35

Tomahawk Park Shop

Broken Bow, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#36

Cabela's

Sidney, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#37

I-80 Lakeside Campground

North Platte, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#38

Area Five Campground

Crete, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#39

Arthur Bay RV PARK

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#40

Caddi Shack Campground

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#41

Cedar Vue Campground

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#42

Crystal Springs Campground

Crete, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#43

Diller Campground

Crete, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#44

Endicott RV Park

Crete, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#45

Gage County Fairgrounds Campground

Beatrice, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#46

Goldenrod Campground

Bennington, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#47

Group Campground

Bennington, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#48

Dodge House-Historic General

Papillion, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#49

Berry Bridge Resort

Valentine, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#50

Riverside Park Campground

Beatrice, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#51

Lakeside Campground

Bennington, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#52

Twin Oaks Mobile Home and RV Park

Seward, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#53

Frontier Resort

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#54

The Plainsman Inn & RV Park

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#55

Fort Knox Campground

Burwell, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#56

Lakeshore RV Park

Beatrice, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#57

Fireman Park Campground

Bennington, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#58

Neligh Park Campground

Bennington, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#59

RidgeView RV Park, LLC

Bennington, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#60

River Park Campground

Bennington, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#61

Bancroft Park Campground

Bennington, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#62

Blue Ox campground

Blair, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#63

Buckley Park Campground

Crete, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#64

Riverside Campground

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#65

I-80 Lakeside Campground

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#66

Sutherland Reservoir Campgrounds

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#67

A1 Sunset Mobile & RV Park

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#68

Buffalo Bill State Park Campground

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#69

Creekside RV Park & Campground

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#70

Pony Express & RV Park

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#71

Lincoln Highway RV Park

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#72

Countryside Marina And RV Park

Omaha, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#73

Merritt’s Beach RV park

Omaha, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#74

Camp Fontanelle

Bennington, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#75

Woods Landing

Bennington, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#76

River View Park Resort & Marina

Blair, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#77

OTTONWOOD COVE RESORT & MARINA

Blair, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#78

McGreer Camper Park

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#79

Westshore Campground

McConaughy Lake, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#80

Fisher's Cove RV Park

Seward, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#81

Syracuse R V Park

Unadilla, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#82

Aunt Myrna's Cabin

Whitney, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#83

Spring Ranch Ranch

Crawford, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#84

Sheep Wagon Hideouts

Chadron, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

#85

Alcorn's Hunter Haven

Hay Springs, Nebraska
0 (0 Reviews)

Top 10 Campgrounds in Nebraska, United States
#1

Lakefront Express

Lemoyne, Nebraska
4.9 (39 Reviews)

#2

Double Nickel Campground

Waco, Nebraska
4.83 (551 Reviews)

Double Nickel Campground is located south of a town called Waco, Nebraska, which is a small town that sits on the eastern half of York County. Within the surrounding area, one can find many different farmlands, as well as mixed forests and plains. The city of Waco was named after another city—also called Waco—which is located in Texas and was the hometown of one of the original settlers. Originally the property had over one hundred acres of land that was owned by the same family, but over the years, some portions of the land have been bought out, leaving the actual property line with about 20 acres in total that belongs to Double Nickel Campground.

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#3

Ashland RV campground

Ashland, Nebraska
4.8 (134 Reviews)

#4

Fritz's Island Campground

Sparks, Nebraska
4.8 (70 Reviews)

Fritz's Island Campground is located in Sparks, Nebraska. The family-owned business was previously used as a buffalo ranch before being converted into a campground; however, the property itself has been in operation for over 20 years. Each year, it is open during the summer from June to August. This campground offers visitors about 30 sites, which entail either RV or tent camping sites. Tubing is a popular activity among guests because the establishment owns private property on the Niobrara River. Moreover, the business provides tubing equipment that visitors may rent. 

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#5

Littlefield Beaches Campground

Greenwood, Nebraska
4.6 (107 Reviews)

#6

Holiday RV Park & Campground

North Platte, Nebraska
4.5 (311 Reviews)

#7

York Kampground

York, Nebraska
4.1 (190 Reviews)

#8

Pine Grove RV Park

Greenwood, Nebraska
3.7 (290 Reviews)

#9

Oregon Trail Campsite

Oshkosh, Nebraska
3.7 (12 Reviews)

#10

Cuzn Eddyz Campground

Merna, Nebraska
5 (10 Reviews)

Cuzn Eddyz Campground is located in Merna, Nebraska, a small 300-400 person town a few miles northwest of Broken Bow, Nebraska. Distinguished by its collection of windmills, the campground sits on two acres of grassy land with several trees spread throughout. There are 17 RV sites with full hookups, as well as an abundance of space for tents. Additionally, there is a gender-specific bath and shower house, laundry facilities, and the main office with a boutique retail gift shop. Guests can also utilize the relatively large grass field, the covered pavilion, the playground, and the space in between the windmills. Nearby the campground is the city of Broken Bow with several attractions and dining options. There is also Nebraska National Forest or the Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area that are nearby for more recreational activities.

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