Niobrara Campground

In addition to Niobrara State Park, there are several other excellent places where you can spend time outdoors. One option is Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area. Straddling the state's northeast border with South Dakota, the region is home to Nebraska's second-largest reservoir. The lake is approximately 16 miles long, three miles wide, and 45 feet deep at its deepest point. From hiking to fishing and camping to boating, there's so much to do here. In addition to outdoor recreation, you can learn about the expedition of the famous frontiersmen who camped nearby on their journey to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Though Niobrara sits along the Missouri River, you'll need to drive upstream about 45 minutes to reach the Missouri National Recreational River. Near Yankton, South Dakota, the NPS manages this portion of the river. Two free-flowing stretches make up the national park. Experience this mighty, untamed river the way it was when the area was first explored several centuries ago. If you prefer to explore the landscape from the comfort of your car, then hop on the Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway. Areas along the byway are rich with Native American influence. Tribes, including the Rosebud Sioux, Yankton Sioux, Omaha, Santee Sioux, Ponca, and the Winnebago all remain in this region. Stretching 231 miles from Sioux City, Iowa, to Valentine, Nebraska, there are several small towns and interesting museums along the byway as well as three state parks: Ponca State Park, Niobrara State Park, and Smith Falls. Various recreation areas allow for golfing, fishing, hiking, boating, camping, and other outdoor pastimes. The Devil's Nest is a unique natural formation just north of Lindy, Nebraska. The terrain drops sharply to create a deep hollow of wooded creeks and rolling grassland. Covering 27,000 acres of rugged prairie, rumor has it that Jesse James used the Devil's Nest as a hideout. Come check out the magnificent views when you park your rental motorhome at Niobrara Campground.