Best camping near Waterloo
32 campgrounds · 32 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Waterloo, Nebraska — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 32 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Riverside RV Camp & Storage
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Riverside RV Camp & Storage is an RV park located near Papillion, Nebraska, offering convenient vehicle storage and camping facilities. Situated in the Omaha metropolitan area of…
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#2
Linoma
Fair
14.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Linoma Camping Area in Nebraska is a picturesque camping spot located on the banks of the Platte River. The area offers stunning views of the river and surrounding landscape…
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#3
Ashland RV Campground
Fair
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Ashland RV Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Nebraska. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. Some of the amenities…
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#4
Youth Group Campsite B
Fair
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Youth Group Campsite B is a tent-camping facility operated by the City of Papillion in Nebraska. The backcountry-friendly site offers drinking water, picnic tables, and toilets…
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#5
Walnut Creek - Papillion
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Walnut Creek Papillion Camping Area is a serene and peaceful campground located in Papillion, Nebraska. The area is surrounded by stunning views of lush greenery, rolling hills…
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#6
Youth Group Campsite A
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Youth Group Campsite A is a group-only tent campground operated by the City of Papillion near Papillion, Nebraska. The facility offers picnic tables, drinking water, and toilets…
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#7
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
Fair
15.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park in Nebraska offers only established campsites—no dispersed camping—with both RV and tent options. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially in…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Glenn Cunningham Lake
Fair
15.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Glenn Cunningham Lake in Nebraska offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with both tent and RV options. Reservations are required via Recreation.gov; fees apply…
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#9
Lake Cunningham
Fair
15.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Lake Cunningham camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Nebraska. This well-equipped camping spot offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay…
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#10
Lake 18 Tent Camping
Fair
17.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 95°F
Lake 18 Tent Camping is a picturesque campground located in the state of Nebraska. This camping area offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. With its serene surroundings…
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#11
Pawnee Teepee Village
Fair
17.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Pawnee Teepee Village is a tent camping facility located near Papillion, Nebraska. The campground provides drinking water and toilet facilities, making it suitable for tent…
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#12
Izaak Walton Park
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 95°F
Izaak Walton Park in Nebraska offers a beautiful camping experience, surrounded by nature and serenity. This campground provides several amenities to make campers' stay…
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#13
Louisville Lakes State Rec Area
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Louisville Lakes State Recreation Area Camping Area is located in Nebraska and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The nearby Platte River is a popular spot for…
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#14
208
Fair
18.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 95°F
Located in the state of Nebraska, the 208 Camping Area offers a serene and picturesque environment for nature lovers and camping enthusiasts. This campground provides several…
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#15
209
Fair
18.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 95°F
The 209 Camping Area in Nebraska is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and a wide range of amenities that make it a perfect destination for campers. Situated in an idyllic…
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Camping near Waterloo
The Waterloo area has 32 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Waterloo
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.