The best river, stream, or creek camping near Winner

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Camping along the river near Winner means waking up to the slap of water against the bank and the occasional whitetail deer slipping through the brush. With over 240 river-side campsites in the area, you can pitch your tent just steps from the water for an average of $45 a night—some spots dip as low as $35. Showers, campfires, and pet-friendly policies come standard at many sites, so you don’t have to leave your dog or your morning routine behind. Locals spend their days here riding horses along grassy trails, swimming in clear currents, or watching bald eagles wheel overhead. For campsites with the best reputations, check out Golden Prairie Bison (46 reviews), Serenity Fields (37 reviews), or Harris Hideout (23 reviews). Don’t expect manicured lawns—here, you’re camping where the prairie meets the river, and that’s exactly the point.

95% (143) 25 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Winner

Golden Prairie Bison

1. Golden Prairie Bison

99%
(69)
45mi from Winner · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Carl & Vicki's land is a working cattle/bison ranch that sits on the Dakota-Nebraska Eroded Tableland. It is a diverse landscape of canyons, prairie, streams and ponds. Carl's grandmother filed a homestead claim on this ranch in 1914. We are close to the Niobrara Scenic River, Smith Falls, Fort Falls, and Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge. Birding, hiking, stargazing and canoeing are a few of the activities for the person who wants to experience the peace and quiet of this beautiful landscape. Educational bison/prairie tours are available. 
Pets
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night
Serenity Fields

2. Serenity Fields

87%
(52)
44mi from Winner · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Originally settled by immigrants homesteading westward, Dakota Prairie Lodge now conducts hunting and fishing adventures and dabbles in agriculture.  Far from population centers, the peacefulness of this rural retreat is a delight.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$50
 / night
Harris Hideout

3. Harris Hideout

98%
(26)
40mi from Winner · 1 site · RV
Learn more about this land: Campers will park on a secondary garage concrete pad on our property. It is secluded and walking distance to the Missouri River, where you can take in nature anyway you would like! Fish, swim, paddleboard, kayak, it’s all here! We have 50 and 30 amp, along with 110 available. In addition, we have house accommodations of our walkout basement which includes a full sized bed and queen bed, full bathroom, full kitchen - all furnished, washer and dryer. This option is not always available and is of an extra charge. Contact Neoma or Gary for details.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from 
$35
 / night
Buryanek Recreation Area

4. Buryanek Recreation Area

50 sites · Bijou Hills, South Dakota
Discover Buryanek Recreation Area's natural splendor and outdoor fun.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Snake Creek Recreation Area

5. Snake Creek Recreation Area

100%
(1)
135 sites · Bijou Hills, South Dakota
Discover Snake Creek Recreation Area's natural splendor and outdoor fun.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Steinke Ranch Buffalo

6. Steinke Ranch Buffalo

94%
(36)
13mi from Winner · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land: Welcome Steinke Ranch! We offer rolling hills covered with beautiful trees. We have 8 different sites available alongside 3 fishing lakes within 10 miles. Find a shooting range near by and a plenty of deer, turkey, buffalo, and pheasant, only 2 1/2 miles off of highway! Come here and enjoy ultimate peace and quiet!.........have a Camp Fire...Play Horseshoes....Cowboy putting green.....Skeet shooting....Buffalo meat ...Buffalo snacks....Wisconsin Cheese......100% Pure Maple Syrup from Vermont.....Buffalo toys......Decals.....
Pets
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night
Smith Falls State Park

7. Smith Falls State Park

23 sites · Valentine, Nebraska
Discover Smith Falls State Park's natural splendor and outdoor activities.
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Toilets
Showers

Camping along the river near Winner means waking up to the slap of water against the bank and the occasional whitetail deer slipping through the brush. With over 240 river-side campsites in the area, you can pitch your tent just steps from the water for an average of $45 a night—some spots dip as low as $35. Showers, campfires, and pet-friendly policies come standard at many sites, so you don’t have to leave your dog or your morning routine behind. Locals spend their days here riding horses along grassy trails, swimming in clear currents, or watching bald eagles wheel overhead. For campsites with the best reputations, check out Golden Prairie Bison (46 reviews), Serenity Fields (37 reviews), or Harris Hideout (23 reviews). Don’t expect manicured lawns—here, you’re camping where the prairie meets the river, and that’s exactly the point.

95% (143) 25 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Winner

Golden Prairie Bison

1. Golden Prairie Bison

99%
(69)
45mi from Winner · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Carl & Vicki's land is a working cattle/bison ranch that sits on the Dakota-Nebraska Eroded Tableland. It is a diverse landscape of canyons, prairie, streams and ponds. Carl's grandmother filed a homestead claim on this ranch in 1914. We are close to the Niobrara Scenic River, Smith Falls, Fort Falls, and Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge. Birding, hiking, stargazing and canoeing are a few of the activities for the person who wants to experience the peace and quiet of this beautiful landscape. Educational bison/prairie tours are available. 
Pets
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night
Serenity Fields

2. Serenity Fields

87%
(52)
44mi from Winner · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Originally settled by immigrants homesteading westward, Dakota Prairie Lodge now conducts hunting and fishing adventures and dabbles in agriculture.  Far from population centers, the peacefulness of this rural retreat is a delight.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$50
 / night
Harris Hideout

3. Harris Hideout

98%
(26)
40mi from Winner · 1 site · RV
Learn more about this land: Campers will park on a secondary garage concrete pad on our property. It is secluded and walking distance to the Missouri River, where you can take in nature anyway you would like! Fish, swim, paddleboard, kayak, it’s all here! We have 50 and 30 amp, along with 110 available. In addition, we have house accommodations of our walkout basement which includes a full sized bed and queen bed, full bathroom, full kitchen - all furnished, washer and dryer. This option is not always available and is of an extra charge. Contact Neoma or Gary for details.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from 
$35
 / night
Buryanek Recreation Area

4. Buryanek Recreation Area

50 sites · Bijou Hills, South Dakota
Discover Buryanek Recreation Area's natural splendor and outdoor fun.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Snake Creek Recreation Area

5. Snake Creek Recreation Area

100%
(1)
135 sites · Bijou Hills, South Dakota
Discover Snake Creek Recreation Area's natural splendor and outdoor fun.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Steinke Ranch Buffalo

6. Steinke Ranch Buffalo

94%
(36)
13mi from Winner · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land: Welcome Steinke Ranch! We offer rolling hills covered with beautiful trees. We have 8 different sites available alongside 3 fishing lakes within 10 miles. Find a shooting range near by and a plenty of deer, turkey, buffalo, and pheasant, only 2 1/2 miles off of highway! Come here and enjoy ultimate peace and quiet!.........have a Camp Fire...Play Horseshoes....Cowboy putting green.....Skeet shooting....Buffalo meat ...Buffalo snacks....Wisconsin Cheese......100% Pure Maple Syrup from Vermont.....Buffalo toys......Decals.....
Pets
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night
Smith Falls State Park

7. Smith Falls State Park

23 sites · Valentine, Nebraska
Discover Smith Falls State Park's natural splendor and outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Showers

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