Smith Creek Recreation Area Dispersed Camping
Dept. Natural Resources
Write a Review 856 CR-448 Beaver Crossing, NE 68313 402-362-6601 Official WebsiteGPS: 40.8036, -97.3299
Overview of Smith Creek Recreation Area Dispersed Camping
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Steve on 10/27/2024
Longest RV Reported: 35 feet (Toy Hauler Travel Trailer)
Reported by Joyze172 on 9/19/2021
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 1,476 ft / 449 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Larry asked on 10/9/2019
Is Smith Creek Recreation Area open year-round for camping? If not does anyone know the seasonal open/close dates?
Joe the Computerguy asked on 2/10/2022
Doesn't look like if you are a medium to large motorhome towing 4 down you'll be able to stay hooked up from the sate...
Jilly Dubs asked on 9/8/2020
Is there access to potable water to fill tanks at Smith Creek Recreation Area?
Reviews of Smith Creek Recreation Area Dispersed Camping 29 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 10/27/2024
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Last reported 7/20/2023
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 11/19/2023
“Quiet Overnight Stay”
Reviewed 10/27/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Fifth Wheel) |
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I arrived at 10:30 pm after a long day of driving with a 30 foot 5 th wheel in tow. There were 5 people there already which made it more challenging to park. It is a parking lot for a recreational area. We parked parallel across multiple parking spots. Very quiet. It is an isolated area 3 miles of i80 with 1.2 miles of gravel. No com... more
I arrived at 10:30 pm after a long day of driving with a 30 foot 5 th wheel in tow. There were 5 people there already which made it more challenging to park. It is a parking lot for a recreational area. We parked parallel across multiple parking spots. Very quiet. It is an isolated area 3 miles of i80 with 1.2 miles of gravel. No complaints. It was free and silent. Small lake and cows.
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Steve would stay here again
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“Cows Make Nice Neighbors! ”
Reviewed 10/25/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Clean, quiet. Easy to find. Only thing I’d change is the light that stays on all night. Would be nice if it was motion activated so as to lessen light pollution for star gazing.
roadtrippers-J_Bien would stay here again
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“Super quiet, but close to highway off ramp. Cell data was great. Clean and safe area”
Reviewed 11/19/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
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This is one of the best over overnight spots on our trip. Towing a 25ft camper we pulled in at 8pm and were the only ones there. No noise at all. There's water spigot and vaulted toilets, bbq Pavilions. Area was clean and safe.
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camper-886483 would stay here again
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“Great place not for big rigs but could fit if skilled”
Reviewed 11/4/2023
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Great place beautiful sunsets over farm fields good pond for swimming and fishing. Cool table on dock so can eat at the water. Few bench around pond. Potable water and clean bathrooms. There is power outlet at shelter. Came in our skoolie and my brother with his truck and scamp. Quiet and beautiful spot. Will hear few shots from duck h... more
Great place beautiful sunsets over farm fields good pond for swimming and fishing. Cool table on dock so can eat at the water. Few bench around pond. Potable water and clean bathrooms. There is power outlet at shelter. Came in our skoolie and my brother with his truck and scamp. Quiet and beautiful spot. Will hear few shots from duck hunters in morning but not everyday
Justus would stay here again
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“Beware Of Dead Animals. ”
Reviewed 10/27/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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It was a nice quiet place to stay for the night. Only a couple other campers there. We pulled in at night and didn’t realize there was a dead deer carcass about 100 ft from us. It did have a dumpster to dump garbage which was nice…. There isn’t a lot to do there though so just a sleepover for us and on to other adventures.
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“Decent Overnight Spot To Sleep”
Reviewed 8/16/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stopped for an overnight. There were 3-4 other cars/trucks there. Small area on the pond to pitch a couple tents. Best for just a stop over to sleep
camper-808220 would stay here again
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Reviewed 7/30/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
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Nice to stay. Gravel parking. Potable water is available. You can take a walk around part of the lake.
camper-736872 would stay here again
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“Very Decent ”
Reviewed 7/20/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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When I arrived there were a couple local vehicles. Kids were swimming, another fishing. They went home and no other people camping. I had it to myself.
Clean, well manicured grass. Sweet lake, nicely kept pit toilets. I-80 is only a mile or so away, not as quiet as I prefer. Maps took me here easily.
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JFH52 would stay here again
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“Great Place to Stay for the Night”
Reviewed 6/26/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We arrived very late to this park after a long day of travel on a Sunday night in June. Just a few people there and plenty of space to set up camp! It was great for the night & seems like it would be great for longer, as well, since there’s a nice lake with a beach and a clean outhouse. We liked that there were trash bins, picnic table... more
We arrived very late to this park after a long day of travel on a Sunday night in June. Just a few people there and plenty of space to set up camp! It was great for the night & seems like it would be great for longer, as well, since there’s a nice lake with a beach and a clean outhouse. We liked that there were trash bins, picnic tables, and fire rings. Pretty quiet, we could hear some traffic from the highway throughout the night and cows mooing in the morning. Nothing that kept us awake though!
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camper-777910 would stay here again
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“Nice lake in the middle of nowhere Nebraska”
Reviewed 5/22/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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May 22, 2023, nice lake but it seemed a little muddy. Nothing that would stop kids from playing in it. It was around 80 degrees and cooling to mid 50s tonight. So far not a single mosquitoe. There were 3 pull behind campers and a few cars here. Realistically 1 maybe 2 more campers would fit here but the lot isn't very big. There's pit ... more
May 22, 2023, nice lake but it seemed a little muddy. Nothing that would stop kids from playing in it. It was around 80 degrees and cooling to mid 50s tonight. So far not a single mosquitoe. There were 3 pull behind campers and a few cars here. Realistically 1 maybe 2 more campers would fit here but the lot isn't very big. There's pit toilets in a nice building. There was no notice smell from them even when using. Road in was gravel but any car could make it in here.
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camper-781496 would stay here again
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“Completely Full”
noted 7/1/2024
We tried to stop here June 29 for a quick night but it was completely filled up. I have never seen anything like this, the travel trailers and cars seemed to be packed in- I wish I took a picture.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- water access
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- water available
Pets
- pets
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