Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area
Dept. Natural Resources
Write a Review Lincoln Highway Kimball, NE 69145 308-254-2377 Official WebsiteGPS: 41.2313, -103.8241
Overview of Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area
Camping is closed from Nov. 1- March 1. Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101*
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-887159 on 5/2/2024
Longest RV Reported: 35 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Kurtsmouse on 12/15/2018
Number of Sites 48
Open Seasonally March - Oct.
Elevation 4,822 ft / 1,469 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 308-254-2377
WhatsNext_OutWest asked on 3/29/2021
A review mentions water available, but would like to confirm... does the dump area have a water spigot for tank filling?
Reviews of Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area 38 people have reviewed this location.
“Lake side, nicely spaced camp sites”
Reviewed 7/19/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Other than the trains and noisy birds this spot was perrect! We were on our way from Colorado and it was a great distance to stop and rest. Although we didn’t sleep well because of the train noise, it was a lovely spot. Simple. Leftover firewood scraps were helpful from previous campers! We stayed a short walk from the water and it was... more
Other than the trains and noisy birds this spot was perrect! We were on our way from Colorado and it was a great distance to stop and rest. Although we didn’t sleep well because of the train noise, it was a lovely spot. Simple. Leftover firewood scraps were helpful from previous campers! We stayed a short walk from the water and it was a full moon. Absolutely beautiful. Donation based so there is no set fee. Roads were pretty decent.
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“Primitive, free will donation”
Reviewed 7/14/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 8 |
Nice quiet and clean campground to dry camp overnight. Water found throughout the park but will need a long hose to fill camper. We just filled buckets for washing dishes. Restroom facilities are as clean as an outhouse can be. State park ranger drove through the park several times monitoring. Most sites are not even and you will need ... more
Nice quiet and clean campground to dry camp overnight. Water found throughout the park but will need a long hose to fill camper. We just filled buckets for washing dishes. Restroom facilities are as clean as an outhouse can be. State park ranger drove through the park several times monitoring. Most sites are not even and you will need leveling blocks. We were not able to locate he dump station that others talked about. We drove east to Cabalas in Sidney to dump. great place for train lovers as the tracks are right by the campgrounds. Trains go by about every hour. No fee campground but accept Free will donations.
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“Biggest Little Secret”
Reviewed 6/16/2019
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 37 |
RV Length: | 27' (Fifth Wheel) |
Our family has been coming here for a long time with it being only a hour and a half from home we come often. almost always has spots open. Last year they added a dump station. Dry camping only. Donation only, we always give about $20 a night if people dont donate they eventually will start charging...the biggest complaint i hear is th... more
Our family has been coming here for a long time with it being only a hour and a half from home we come often. almost always has spots open. Last year they added a dump station. Dry camping only. Donation only, we always give about $20 a night if people dont donate they eventually will start charging...the biggest complaint i hear is the train, but that doesnt bother us since we already live next to train tracks so we dont even notice. The spring/summer thunderstorms are amazing to watch.
This is a secret, quiet, peaceful place don't tell everyone...
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“Awesome!!!!!”
Reviewed 12/15/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 2 |
RV Length: | 35' (Fifth Wheel) |
We got here and found it empty. I am guessing that it was empty because it was the middle of the week in the middle of December. It was gorgeous. The road was dirt. There were no hook ups. There were numerous pit toilets. There was potable water available. There were trains, but we didn't find them bothersome. If we lived local we woul... more
We got here and found it empty. I am guessing that it was empty because it was the middle of the week in the middle of December. It was gorgeous. The road was dirt. There were no hook ups. There were numerous pit toilets. There was potable water available. There were trains, but we didn't find them bothersome. If we lived local we would be here every weekend we could.
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“Great free campground on the water”
Reviewed 10/24/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 2 |
Stayed here in late October 2018 for 2 nights. The campground is huge and we were the only people on the whole place. Blue spigot on the West side of the park had potable water and there was a working dump station on the East side close to our site. Site 2 was quite level and had plenty of space for our rig and car. Some of the roa... more
Stayed here in late October 2018 for 2 nights. The campground is huge and we were the only people on the whole place. Blue spigot on the West side of the park had potable water and there was a working dump station on the East side close to our site. Site 2 was quite level and had plenty of space for our rig and car. Some of the roads through the campground are a bit rutted out, but not bad. Trains are a little loud but didn't bother us at all. T-Mobile was roaming but 5 bars and pretty speedy.
LetsJustGoRV would stay here again
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“Bring ear plugs if you wanna sleep”
Reviewed 5/12/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 8 |
RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
Stayed overnight during 2nd week of May - got good directions from the lady at the info center - there were maybe 4 or 5 other campers - had unfortunately bad weather in the way of terrible wind gusts but that can happen anytime anywhere I reckon - as others have pointed out this campground is close to the railroad tracks and they run ... more
Stayed overnight during 2nd week of May - got good directions from the lady at the info center - there were maybe 4 or 5 other campers - had unfortunately bad weather in the way of terrible wind gusts but that can happen anytime anywhere I reckon - as others have pointed out this campground is close to the railroad tracks and they run often - but it's not just that they run often it is that they blast their horns so loud you can almost feel the sound! some of the roads were a bit too rutted for my class b motorhome - there are several vault toilets - no charge but donations are appreciated - i would rate this campground higher but for the trains' horns blasting during the night
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“Large lake. No neighbors. Clean. Great fire-pits. Restrooms. Swimming. Donation only.”
Reviewed 10/2/2017
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 126 |
RV Length: | 12' |
I stayed here late in the season...Oct 1st 2017. I only saw three campers in the East side of the park. 3 miles off the interstate. 55 miles East of Cheyenne. There are supposedly 175 sites here. Find a place and then go back to the entrance to get the paperwork that indicates where you are staying. No charge. Donations only... more
I stayed here late in the season...Oct 1st 2017. I only saw three campers in the East side of the park.
3 miles off the interstate. 55 miles East of Cheyenne. There are supposedly 175 sites here. Find a place and then go back to the entrance to get the paperwork that indicates where you are staying. No charge. Donations only.
Very clean. Very nice. I will be here again.
The trains appear to run every 30 minutes. There were a LOT of trains. However, nothing woke me up while sleeping (perhaps they don't honk at night?).
Awesome place. Don't tell anyone!
Jeepersjoey would stay here again
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“Convenient to highway, on lake and free!”
Reviewed 8/23/2017
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 8 |
RV Length: | 17' (Class B) |
The sites at this sleepy campground are variable. We overlooked the beach and not too far from vault toilets. Donations are accepted. Some Roads within park are really rutted and I was worried about damaging my car - so be cautious. Also train noise throughout night was annoying!
Close to road and train tracks.
Morses safari would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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