The best camping in Nebraska.

It only takes a night of camping in Nebraska to discover that there's far more than farmland in this Great Plains state. From the Badlands of the northwest to the winding rivers of the east, Nebraska is a diverse landscape of rolling plains and rugged terrain ready to be explored, along with plenty of options to satisfy any type of camper. Eastern Nebraska is the place for quintessential camping in state parks, where forested rolling hills and fresh, clear streams are ideal for tent camping under the stars. Venture to the northwest corner of the state to experience the badlands at Toadstool Geologic Park, where camping, hiking and water sports are easy to come by in the Oglala National Grassland. Much of the state's best camping can be found along the Missouri River, which encircles the state's northern and eastern borders. A historically large presence of Native American tribes around the Missouri River makes this region especially worthy of a visit, and river camping opportunities make it easy to pitch the tent and stay awhile.