Camping near Madison

Explore Nebraska’s open wilderness and stargaze in clear night skies while camping near Madison. Access hiking trails or cast a line for catfish from a local campground that provides full hookups for RVs as well as showers, bathrooms, and swimming pools. For boating, water skiing, and biking, try Willow Creek State Recreation Area, less than an hour from Madison. The 700-acre reservoir offers waterfront fun for everyone. Campgrounds inside the park offer basic tent sites, equestrian sites, and big-rig-friendly campsites with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Each campsite also includes picnic tables, fire rings, and barbecue grills. More equestrian trails await at Danish Alps State Recreation Area, just 90 minutes from town. Anglers can also fish for bluegill from the shoreline of Kramper Reservoir. The state-park campground includes amenities like electric hookups, modern showers and restrooms, and padded pull-through sites for RVs that are ADA-accessible.