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99% Recommend80 ratings · 66 reviews
Camping at Shepherd's Rest offers a unique and enjoyable experience, blending the charm of a goat sanctuary with the tranquility of nature. The campsite is private and surrounded by wildlife, making it a peaceful retreat for campers. Visitors appreciate the friendly host, Jen, who is knowledgeable and passionate about the animals she cares for. While the campsite provides basic amenities like a camp toilet and fire pit, the real highlight is the chance to interact with the many adorable rescue animals, including goats, sheep, and a llama.
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· April 2025
Rest was promised and received!
Tent · With pets ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
This was my first time using Hipcamp & Shepard’s Rest set the bar high! My husband and I enjoyed two evenings of private tent camping with our dogs. There were bathroom amenities and a fire lit. There were also paths cut out that we walked our dogs around a few times. It provided the rest we sorely needed.
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Stephany M.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
Camping at Jen’s goat rescue was so fun! The animals were super friendly, and we had a great time meeting them all. The campsite felt very secluded and we had fun exploring the trails and sitting around the campfire. Jen was also very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!
Kaden P.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
3 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
The camping is private and there's some mowed trails you can walk. There is a creek near by that attracts a lot of if deer. The goat rescue was a lot of fun, we got to meet all of the animals while Jen explained the operation and all of the animals names, history and personalities. Will come back!
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Adam W.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2024
5 m car ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
Loved my stay at Shepherd's Rest! Jen was so warm and lovely and gave me a very generous tour of the goats at meal time, the outside enclosures, the sheep, the llama AND some fresh marionberries off the tree. The campsite was a very sweet grassy spot in the trees with a camp toilet and fire pit area. It felt safe and private and I fell asleep to the hooting of owls and the twinkling of fireflies- super dreamy.
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Meredith L.
6 reviews
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· May 2024
4 m campervan ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
It was a very nice campground. The host was very friendly and hospitable. The animals are super adorable and fun to play with. No showers.
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Katrin E.
6 reviews
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· November 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
Wonderful, friendly hospitality! The goats and other animals are terrific fun. If you have kids, this is a must-stay if you venture through the area.
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Luke B.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· September 2023
5 m car ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
Great place! Plenty of room for your vehicle and tent set up. Privacy too. Nice outhouse with all the basics. Responsive host and if you are there on the correct day goat yoga is available!
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Edward Mead R.
2 reviews
Jen loves her goats! She and her husband have other jobs and take care of the goats, llama, and miniature horse in their sanctuary. They are kind people.
There was a terrible storm my second night on the farm, and it destroyed my tent. Jen tried to save me and offered to let me stay in their guest room. I chose to drive to a hotel, but I will always feel grateful for Jen's effort and care.
Deborah H.
3 reviews
Peaceful place to stop and pitch our tent for the night. Jen also gave us a tour of the barn and we met her sweet goats. I recommend if you’re passing through!
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Sirena W.
6 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
The site was very nice, and surrounded by wildlife in a private setting. The host couldn’t have been more accommodating and kind. Plus, goats!
Wayne X.
3 reviews
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· July 2023
Unique experience to say the least. I was greeted by Jen and several dozen of her best “friends” including a newborn. 🙂 Comfortable campsite, very quiet the way it should be. Jen was the perfect hostess with a fascinating story about her mission to rescue goats and other animals. You won’t regret staying here.
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Fred R.
5 reviews
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· July 2023
So happy to find such a cool place to camp in Nebraska as I drive across the country. The goats and other rescue animals are so cute! And I also saw a mama deer with her 2 babies!
Christy D.
13 reviews
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· July 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
Jen was super lovely and cares greatly for her animal's. The tent site was private and as advertised! Totally recommend to stay.
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Marie B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Jen was incredibly nice and accommodating! After finding our campsite which is posted right outside the main gait to enter the property, we headed up to the barn to meet the many goats who live there. Jen taught us a lot about the goats, their diets, how they got to the sanctuary, and funny anecdotes about some of them (she knows all of them by name and their particular quirks)! We got to pet the goats and hear their stories. There were also some sheep and an alpaca at the farm as well. After heading in for the night, we enjoyed a nice campfire in the firepit set up by our campsite and in the morning got to see the goats come out before heading out for the day.
Additionally, this farm is a Nebraska Passport stop which we just learned about as well.
Highly recommend this fantastic camping and animals experience!
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Mike K.
6 reviews
I knew this was my new favorite Hipcamp site within minutes of arriving. Goats, sheep, dogs, cats, turkeys, a llama, Yada Yada Yada.. Did I mention goats? Also deer in the woods and creek around the property.
I had the whole place to yourself, and it was so peaceful. There is a camp toilet, so don't expect a glamping experience there. It does the job.
Wonderful host (I can't say enough, she's awesome), wonderful place. And goats!
Mark Y.
13 reviews
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· June 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
Had such a wonderful time here! Jen gave us a great tour of her incredible barn and goats and even let us play her banjo. Thanks!
Jackson C.
9 reviews
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· October 2022
Nice campsite with a bonus: goats!
Tent · With pets ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
I love camping at the goat sanctuary! I’ve stayed there twice now while doing a cross-country road trip. It’s far enough off the beaten path to offer peace and quiet, but not so far off the path to be inconvenient. Jen is a welcoming host and the goats are charming. It’s nice to be able to camp there with my dog. The campsite is spacious and includes a fire pit (with wood provided) and a camp toilet. It’s a perfect spot if you happen to be passing through.
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Malaika H.
6 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Goats! Quiet! Secluded! Loved it!
5 m Class B ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
The camping spot was secluded and quiet. Easy loop to get in and out. Fire pit available and the walking paths were nice to take advantage of after a day of driving. Jen gave a great meet and greet with the goats! So many loving, sweet goats. I was even able to hold the youngest one. So cute! Starry sky and beautiful sun rise.
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Janet C.
10 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Great for animal lovers!
4 m car · With pets ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
This was such an amazing and unique place and we would definitely recommend it!!! Jen is so super nice and has such a passion for these animals she cares for. We got so much hands on with the goats. She is full of information and will answer any questions you have about the animals or anything else. We happened to be there for the goat yoga class the next day and I’m so glad we had the opportunity to go. Such a cool experience and we will definitely be back. Being an animal lover myself, she was really an inspiration!!!
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Stacie F.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Tent · With kids ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
We had such an amazing time camping here! It was totally quiet and serene and we got to meet so many amazing goats (Also a pony, a cow, several sheep and a shy llama). Jen is a great host, very responsive and extremely knowledgeable. We'll totally be back.
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Kyle P.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2022
Tent · With kids ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
I tent camped with my 8 and 5yo daughters. We felt secluded and safe at the camping site. The ground was level and well cleared with plenty of room for our vehicle and tent, and loads of extra space to relax. Jen taught us about how she is helping care for families of animals, and was very kind and accommodating.
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Sara E.
6 reviews
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· August 2022
Jen's place about 30 miles south of Lincoln is beautiful! We tent camped. The spot was great! Great areas to pitch a tent, fire ring and porta-potty nearby, and so much natural beauty and peace and quiet! Jen was a fantastic host. Communication was on-point, she greeted us and provided firewood and water. We didn't stay long enough to interact with the goats too much, but they were so cute! Our stay included a perfect balance of hospitality and privacy. I highly recommend Jen's place!
Mary S.
6 reviews
Location is amazing! Close to a town, but you would never know it. Enthusiastic host, warm, helpful and responsive. Love that staying helps support the rescue.
Suzanne A.
5 reviews
I wanted to camp somewhere out of the way where it would be possible to not run into other campers. We had a lovely spot, just us, a nice quick tour of the animals, and beautiful stars at night. Only a camp toilet but for one night that’s doable :)
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Samantha N.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Tent · With kids ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
We had a great time camping on Jen's land. Our tent camping spot was a great size and trails around the property were nicely maintained. We were across from a lovely field with a creek on the other side. We had fun exploring the creek and got to see a turkey family. Great stargazing as well. Jen was really generous in showing us around her goat rescue and she let our 12 year old help feed the animals at dinnertime. All around fun time and Jen is a great host. We will be back!
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Hilary L.
3 reviews
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· June 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
A perfect camping experience!! Jen's goat sanctuary and camping area is a dream come true. If we lived in Nebraska we would be going back regularly. We loved getting to meet her goats, sheep, llama, mini cow and mini horse, taking a leisurely meadow walk to our site, then spending a restful evening by the fire. If you're ready for some snuggly animals and stargazing, this is the place for you. So great!
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Olivia C.
2 reviews
Jen was so thoughtful. There was supposed to be bad weather so she set us up in a special spot to be protected from the storm. I wasn't 100% sure if I parked the van in the right spot so she came down to check on us, even though it was getting late.
In the morning we went on a little tour to meet the goats. I really enjoyed it and I'm so impressed with what she's doing. I would recommend this unique place and why not support saving goats!
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Amanda Q.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2022
Didn't stay but still recommending
Tent · With pets ·
Shepherd’s Rest RV & Tent Camping
Unfortunately we didn't actually get to come and camp here because we were tent camping and the site got rained out. I would still 100% recommend coming here though. Jen our host was nice enough to call the night before to let us know about the rain so we could make plans for a hotel in the area. She also let us come and see the goats and animals even though we weren't going to be camping there. Overall a really nice Lady doing some amazing things for these animals, with some beautiful property.
Sarah S.
9 reviews
In a lovely, quiet setting. We were very comfortable and visiting the rescue operation was a real treat. 💗💗💗
Kathy C.
17 reviews
Jen was a very gracious host and had a blast! It was a chilling 39 degrees, so bring lots of warm blankets!! Made s’mores on the bonfire and enjoyed the time “off the grid”!!
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Bo B.
3 years on Hipcamp
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Pickrell, Gage, Nebraska, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Jen S.
Joined in March 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 5 hours
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