Best Park for Camping

Omaha · 06-17-2009, 11:55 AM

Relatively new to public camping grounds and was wondering which one is preferred by regulars. We'd do the tent thing, no camper, and generally need enough room for 3 tents, 3 families. Would need to be in the Omaha area, preferable quiet, and with fishing opportunities. I was thinking Two Rivers or Fremont. Any other referrals?

**holdemplyer** · 06-17-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Relatively new to public camping grounds and was wondering which one is preferred by regulars. We'd do the tent thing, no camper, and generally need enough room for 3 tents, 3 families. Would need to be in the Omaha area, preferable quiet, and with fishing opportunities. I was thinking Two Rivers or Fremont. Any other referrals?

Both of those are good choices. I've also seen both places get crowded too, but not "Louisville" crowded. Personally, I prefer two rivers, smaller campground, therefor less crowded. In overall fishing, I prefer Fremont because it has more water and more lakes. But the trains would drive me nuts.

Harold · 06-19-2009, 04:14 PM

Yes, both good choices. However, my pick would be Two-Rivers. The Staff has been VERY accomodating to this "outstater" and I look forward to a THIRD visit!

Next time, I'm gonna get me a Caboose! Is THAT cool, or WHAT?

Plenty of playgrounds for the kids, and swimming is available, too!

Harold F.

Camp-N-Fish · 06-22-2009, 06:20 PM

We usually hit up Wilson Island State Recreation Area a few times each year. The park is located on the Missouri River (there is a public boat ramp) right next to Desoto Bend. The park is actually located in Iowa, but you can fish the Desoto lake & Missouri River with either a Nebraska or Iowa license.

The park is usually pretty quiet (with the exception of the major holiday weekends) and there is plenty of shade for camping. In addition to fishing, there is plenty of hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Unlike Nebraska, Iowa does not require a park permit for entry into their state parks.

IA DNR: State Parks, Wilson Island State Park

Omaha · 06-23-2009, 07:34 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. Presently leaning towards Fremont because a couple of the people in our group are more familiar with it right now, but I like the sound of Two Rivers as well as Wilson Island (very attracted to the possibility of quiet).

**holdemplyer** · 06-23-2009, 08:09 AM

I've never camped at Wilson's Island, but fished there a few times, and it seemed like it'd be a very nice place to camp!

ShaunHollenbach · 07-01-2009, 09:47 AM

camped at Wilson island last weekend we had a great time! it was very nice and quiet!

RINGNKS · 07-19-2009, 03:32 PM

I took the kids to Wilson Island Friday and it was really nice. The camper section was full but we were in a tent and there was no one near us. We saw lots of wildlife and the hiking trails were good, The only downside was the quarry across the river seemed to have a third shift working.

OldBaldGuy · 07-20-2009, 03:03 PM

One other possibility, especially if the emphasis is strongly on fishing, would be Summit. The potties are primitive (but clean) and there are no showers, but the fishing is probably better than the previously named alternatives. An added benefit is the quiet -- unlike Fremont or Lousiville, no trains. And there's no shortage of room for group tenting.

**JKL** · 07-20-2009, 08:25 PM

Memphis is a nice quiet campground (primitive). I don't know how the fishing is though.

rjd · 07-20-2009, 09:58 PM

How far do you want to travel? 20 more miles would put you at Dead Timber plenty of tent camping areas .Fishing is slow but doable. There also is Maskatine by Stanton. In Wisner there city park has camping and it would have acess to the river to fish in.

Omaha · 08-04-2009, 12:20 PM

Looks like we're going with Fremont tomorrow. A friend of ours says there's a really good spot she uses regularly and it'll be quiet in the middle of the week. And right on the water. What should we be fishing for? We're looking at the Lake # 16 tent area, sites 208-224 for reference.

Schmidty · 08-06-2009, 04:48 PM

A little bit of everything in #16... smaller cats, avg sized crappie, a few bass (been told some decent size have been caught there before). Also seen some big carp in there too.

The lake gets heavy shore pressure, so the action can be pretty slow at times.

Omaha · 08-06-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

A little bit of everything in #16... smaller cats, avg sized crappie, a few bass (been told some decent size have been caught there before). Also seen some big carp in there too.

The lake gets heavy shore pressure, so the action can be pretty slow at times.

Very slow. Saw the big carp, no catfish, and tons of small bluegill. Caught 3 small bluegill and would have had about 3 big carp if I had a bow and arrow. Nice and quiet (trains didn't bother me) though.

06-17-2009, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Omaha Omaha is building a pond. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Omaha/Springfield, NE Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 788 Thanks: 332 Thanked 195 Times in 139 Posts	Best Park for Camping Relatively new to public camping grounds and was wondering which one is preferred by regulars. We'd do the tent thing, no camper, and generally need enough room for 3 tents, 3 families. Would need to be in the Omaha area, preferable quiet, and with fishing opportunities. I was thinking Two Rivers or Fremont. Any other referrals?

06-19-2009, 04:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Harold Harold is missing his friend, OBG. 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,384 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 715 Times in 414 Posts	Yes, both good choices. However, my pick would be Two-Rivers. The Staff has been VERY accomodating to this "outstater" and I look forward to a THIRD visit! Next time, I'm gonna get me a Caboose! Is THAT cool, or WHAT? Plenty of playgrounds for the kids, and swimming is available, too! Harold F. __________________ "If I had a picture, I wouldn't have given you 1,000 words..." (OBG) "Perhaps a better way of measuring wealth is by the number of unique experiences you have had..." Esther Dyson These are OUR FISHERIES! Report All Violations! .............1-800-742-SNAP

06-23-2009, 08:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
holdemplyer holdemplyer is waiting on open water Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 6,084 Thanks: 847 Thanked 1,388 Times in 820 Posts	I've never camped at Wilson's Island, but fished there a few times, and it seemed like it'd be a very nice place to camp! __________________ "So I says to Mabel, I says... I'll continue this later." Waiting on the shadow to materialize.... Gone, but never forgotten.

07-01-2009, 09:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
ShaunHollenbach ShaunHollenbach has no status. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue Posts: 36 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	camped at Wilson island last weekend we had a great time! it was very nice and quiet! __________________ "The content of your character is judged by what you do when no one is around!"

07-20-2009, 03:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy OldBaldGuy is pleased to have "seen the elephant." Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 6,674 Thanks: 269 Thanked 524 Times in 317 Posts	One other possibility, especially if the emphasis is strongly on fishing, would be Summit. The potties are primitive (but clean) and there are no showers, but the fishing is probably better than the previously named alternatives. An added benefit is the quiet -- unlike Fremont or Lousiville, no trains. And there's no shortage of room for group tenting. __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green

06-22-2009, 06:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Camp-N-Fish Camp-N-Fish has no status. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Omaha Posts: 28 Thanks: 15 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	We usually hit up Wilson Island State Recreation Area a few times each year. The park is located on the Missouri River (there is a public boat ramp) right next to Desoto Bend. The park is actually located in Iowa, but you can fish the Desoto lake & Missouri River with either a Nebraska or Iowa license. The park is usually pretty quiet (with the exception of the major holiday weekends) and there is plenty of shade for camping. In addition to fishing, there is plenty of hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. Unlike Nebraska, Iowa does not require a park permit for entry into their state parks. IA DNR: State Parks, Wilson Island State Park

06-23-2009, 07:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Omaha Omaha is building a pond. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Omaha/Springfield, NE Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 788 Thanks: 332 Thanked 195 Times in 139 Posts	Thanks for the replies guys. Presently leaning towards Fremont because a couple of the people in our group are more familiar with it right now, but I like the sound of Two Rivers as well as Wilson Island (very attracted to the possibility of quiet).

07-19-2009, 03:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
RINGNKS RINGNKS has no status. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 95 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I took the kids to Wilson Island Friday and it was really nice. The camper section was full but we were in a tent and there was no one near us. We saw lots of wildlife and the hiking trails were good, The only downside was the quarry across the river seemed to have a third shift working.

07-20-2009, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
JKL JKL is watching the river leave it's banks Director Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Bend Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 184 Thanked 151 Times in 115 Posts	Memphis is a nice quiet campground (primitive). I don't know how the fishing is though. __________________ A closed mouth gathers no foot. James

07-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
rjd rjd is waiting for spring turkey season Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 91 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	How far do you want to travel? 20 more miles would put you at Dead Timber plenty of tent camping areas .Fishing is slow but doable. There also is Maskatine by Stanton. In Wisner there city park has camping and it would have acess to the river to fish in.

08-04-2009, 12:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Omaha Omaha is building a pond. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Omaha/Springfield, NE Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 788 Thanks: 332 Thanked 195 Times in 139 Posts	Looks like we're going with Fremont tomorrow. A friend of ours says there's a really good spot she uses regularly and it'll be quiet in the middle of the week. And right on the water. What should we be fishing for? We're looking at the Lake # 16 tent area, sites 208-224 for reference.

08-06-2009, 04:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Schmidty Schmidty has no status. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Posts: 53 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	A little bit of everything in #16... smaller cats, avg sized crappie, a few bass (been told some decent size have been caught there before). Also seen some big carp in there too. The lake gets heavy shore pressure, so the action can be pretty slow at times.

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