Louisville State Recreation Area

📌 Nebraska 📍 41.003923,-96.165101 ⛰ 1,080 ft

Louisville State Recreation Area is located on the southern bank of the Platte River in eastern Nebraska. It occupies 192 acres and has 5 sandpit lakes totaling 50 acres of water surface. It is bordered by mature cottonwood trees and offers camping, picnicing, swimming, fishing and non-powered boating.

Amenities

Campsites

There are 252 campsites ranging from 50 amp electrical hookups to primitive sites. The roads and driveways are paved and each campsite is equipped with a fire ring and picnic table.

Water

There is water available at the restrooms/showers and a few other spots.

Restroom

You will find restrooms near your campsite.

Electricity

There are Electric Plus sites with a 50 amp hookup and Electric sites with 20/30 amp hookups.

Firewood

Firewood may be purchaced from your camp host.

Pets

Pets are allowed but are required to be on a leash or kennelled.

Picnic Area

There are 385 picnic table and 276 grills with multiple group shelters for your picnic.

Handicap Access

There are at least 2 handicap equipped campsites however I could not find them labeled as such.

RV Dump Site

There is an RV dumping station which is free to campers.

Host On-Site

There are multiple camp hosts should you have questions.

Nearest Shower

The restrooms have showers in the park. There is no charge for the showers, just the fee to camp or enter the park.

Garbage Services

Dumpsters are located in various spots around the campground.

Recreation

Fishing

Fishing for bass, catfish, bluegill and croppie can be found in the lakes and the Platte River.

Boating

Non-powered boats are allowed in the lakes and some people go canoeing on the river.

Swimming

There is a beach with a swimming area as well as a water playground. The Water Playground has an extra fee. The sign I found indicated it was $10 for 90 minutes per person.

Hiking

There are over 2 miles of trails along the river and through the park.

Recreation

Recreation at Louisville includes camping, fishing, boating, swimming, water playground and regular playgrounds. There are trails for hiking and canoeing on the Platte River for those that wish to.

Wildlife

Deer and squirrel as well as birds can be found here.

Fees & Reservations

Fees & Res.

To check the current fees and to reserve a campsite follow this link.

Getting There

I have included a GoogleMap from Omaha to help you find your way.

7-Day Forecast

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.