Countrywide Yacht Club and Marina
The Countrywide Yacht Club and Marina is located outside of downtown Omaha (15 minutes) and has access to the Elkhorn River. There is an RV park and campground at the marina. RV sites have standard water, sewer, and 30- or 50-amp electric connections. Pets are allowed. Contact the marina harbormaster to get information on membership and benefits. In addition to the RV campground, there are boat rentals, fishing and a restaurant at the Yacht Club.
Countrywide Yacht Club & Marina
2164 County Road P51
Omaha, NE 68112-5152
402-455-2700
West Omaha KOA
The West Omaha KOA is within a 30-minute drive of the Elkhorn River and offers a form a club membership. The KOA offers their own Value Kards Klub. Members enjoy use of all KOAs throughout North America at discounted rates, receive regular coupons and special deals via e-mail and have access to choice sites via the online reservation center. The West Omaha KOA honors this club, and you can join the club at this location. The campground includes RV sites with sewer, water, 30- or 50-amp electric connections and cable TV. Pets are allowed.
West Omaha KOA
14601 Highway 6
Gretna, NE 68028
402-332-3010
koa.com
Platte River State Park
Nebraska residents are eligible to purchase year-round state park passes allowing them to use the parks and campgrounds throughout the state for reduced camping fees. Entrance to the parks is covered under the membership by showing the state parks pass card to the entrance rangers. The Platte River State Park is 20 miles from Omaha and located along the Platte River, near the confluence of the Elkhorn. Camping areas have sites with water and 30-amp electric connections for RVs. Pets are allowed if leashed.
Platte River State Park
14421 346th St.
Louisville NE 68037-3001
402-234-2217
nebraskastateparks.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
