Hitchcock Nature Center Campground

We had planned to stay here as it said it included tent camping online. When we got there and looked to set up, all the tent sights were hike-in with no camping out of vehicle tent sights, which was not clear from the site. Also the second we pulled up, they had a loud and obnoxious sign indicating that they are anti-second amendment, which is not good, especially for people traveling cross country who have their permits. Do not stay or support this business. We didn't and found a better spot 30 miles north that was very accommodating and 2nd amendment friendly.

Beautiful setting. FYI: tent only sites (which are lovely) are walk-in. You can’t park at your site, you park at the top of the hill. There is a vault bathroom by the parking lot, and flush toilets and showers available, but not really waking distance (would be a 10-15 min walk uphill). These were closed when we were hoping to use them. Tent only fee was only $10 and you submit your payment in an envelope. The hosts broke my change. Helpful hosts, though the park office wasn’t open the whole time we were there.

Outstanding campground. Nice host, nice ranger. Ever so friendly and helpful. And it's close enough that you can go to Omaha to see the sites then come home to a lovely, quiet evening in the campground. As full time travelers, we been in thousands of campground and this one is so peaceful and nice. And it's affordable. We even got one night free for every six we stayed. And that's just the campground. There's lots more to do at this charming park.

We had a 6 person tent that fit perfectly on the tent camping site. Lots of trails and beautiful veiws. The restroom was cleaner than expected! I really appreciate a clean toilet when camping. Would definitely recommend!

Hitchcock Nature Center has several bird watching areas and inside is an informative learning center which is very kid-friendly.

Great camping stop! Love the first come first serve. Has a fun trail for kids to run and get out their energy. Ranger on site is very nice and accommodating. Definitely will come back to stay again

Hitchcock Nature Center Campground is a great place to camp, and the Park Ranger was very helpful. Just a heads-up though: the restrooms don’t open until closer to May. Fortunately, the water spigots were turned on a day or two after we arrived (in mid-March), which made things easier. Overall, we had an enjoyable stay and would go there again.

Great campground with a really nice and helpful park ranger.