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Snowy Range of Nebraska

We are located NW of Kearney in a rural setting. There are neighbors around us but not too close. 
Being this close to a town, there are many activities and places to go. A few miles to the West of us is Cottonmill Park which has a good sized lake and hiking trails. 
Within an hours drive there are fishing/boating and recreational lakes. The great Sandhills of Nebraska are just a little over an hour North to get to. 
Pioneer Village is South about an hour and the Hastings museum is about the same distance only a little East and South. 

Elm Creek

Elm Creek camping offers a peaceful layover in Nebraska’s Central Plains.

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Brodine Acres

*Please note: We are an RV only location due to the lack of a public restroom. This location is approximately 1.5 miles from a paved road. We are about 6 miles north of Interstate 80. After snow or large amounts of rain, the road can be slick and difficult to traverse. If you have any concerns, please let us know and we can let you know how the roads are!

In 2016 my wife and I built a barn home on my family's farm.  The family has farmed in the Elm Creek area since the late 1800s. 

We're glad to be back in the area and can't wait to share how great our little community is with others!

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We are on a pivot corner of a farm in the hills north of Interstate 80 and Highway 30. There are fields of corn/soybeans, pastures that sometimes house cattle and the Elm Creek visible from the camping location.  We are near 8 miles from Sandy Channels Recreation area and about 40 miles from Rowe Sanctuary if you enjoy wildlife and bird watching. There is also a viewing tower on site, accessible by stairs, which offers a 360 degree view of natural surroundings and wildlife!  The creek running south of the property is home to deer, turkeys, and other wildlife that are easily and safely viewed from the camp site and tower. A 1/3 mile trail runs around the perimeter of the property. The home on the property is a barn style home. The site is a mile and a half from a paved road. There is very little local traffic and the site is relatively quiet other than nearby agriculture activity during certain times of the year.

There is a big friendly farm dog on site who roams the property (A Great Pyrenees). He does bark to keep nocturnal animals such as deer and raccoons away from the property - but he loves other friendly dogs! He is neutered, so is safe for other dogs to play with unsupervised.  

There is a washer and dryer that you can use on site for a small fee, detergent provided.  (Must be scheduled while on site) Clothesline is able to be used free of charge, baskets and clothespins available to borrow upon request. There is also guest WiFi available for no extra charge and it is fast enough to stream video, remote work, video conference, etc.

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Smilin’ Ranch Co

Here at Smilin’ Ranch Company we have beautiful river ground to set up camp any day of the week. We have beautiful views of the South Cedar Hills and sunsets that will take your breath away. We have fishing nearby as well as ranch activities that you can partake in on a scheduled basis. Located on about 300 acres we have plenty of opportunity for great camping! 

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