Fee: Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Camping $10-$35 per night by site type.
About this park
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area covers 186 acres and offers camping, fishing, and, in the spring, views of the world's largest concentration of sandhill cranes. It has seven sandpit lakes totaling 21 acres. Visitors can boat (no-wake only), play a nine-hole disc golf course, hike, bike a 1.8-mile trail, swim at the Lake 7 beach, and picnic. Modern restrooms, showers, a dump and fill station, accessible fishing piers, picnic shelters, and a playground are provided. Nearly 100 cottonwood-shaded campsites are spread across the East and West campgrounds, open year-round with Electric Plus, Electric, and Basic options. Half the electrical sites are reservable 180 days ahead. Fort Kearny State Historical Park is three miles west.
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area FAQ
Where is Fort Kearny State Recreation Area located?
Fort Kearny State Recreation Area is in Kearney, Nebraska, at 2199 30 Rd.. GPS coordinates: 40.65678, -98.99392. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area?
Nebraska park entry permit required: $7 daily / $35 annual (Nebraska-plated vehicle); $14 daily / $70 annual (other vehicles). Camping $10-$35 per night by site type. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Fort Kearny State Recreation Area?
You can call (308) 865-5305. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Fort Kearny State Recreation Area?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Hunter Cove (41.5 mi, reservable)
- Methodist Cove (42.9 mi, reservable)
- Sylvan Park (119.7 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Fort Kearny State Recreation Area?
This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.