Loup Park Campground

While RV camping in Columbus, you'll find a variety of interesting attractions to discover, including Platte County Museum. Exhibits cover the area's prehistory up to the modern day, from fossils and stone tools used by indigenous peoples to artifacts and photographs of the first European settlers. Check out the fully furnished Gottschalk Log Houses, originally built in 1857. Other artifacts include vintage vehicles and an authentic barbershop. The museum also hosts regular events, so be sure to check the calendar to see what's on during your visit. Wander through the museum on your own, or sign up for a guided tour. Andrew Jackson Higgins National Memorial is located in Pawnee Park on the shore of the Loup River. Andrew Higgins was a respected engineer who built innovative war boats during WWII. In the 1930s, he opened Higgins Industries, where he created his famous boat, Eureka . At the memorial, you can tour a life-sized replica of the “little boat that won the war.” This incredible museum is dedicated to the man himself, as well as the employees of Higgins Industries and all the soldiers and sailors who rode the boats. While camping in a motorhome at Loup Park Campground, treat the family to a fun day by the pool. Visit the town’s water park located within Pawnee Park. The water park has a swimming pool with a platform diving board. There's also a lazy river, a flow rider, and a climbing wall. The huge water slides are sure to be a hit with the older kids in your group, while toddlers can cool off in the splash area and interactive boat.