Campgrounds and RV parks near Hershey, NE

Hershey sits along Interstate 80 in west-central Nebraska, just west of North Platte, and serves as a practical staging point for a cluster of reservoir and river campgrounds along the North and South Platte rivers. Most nearby sites are managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and camping options range from primitive lakeside pads to campgrounds with electric hookups. The closest state-managed water is Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area, a 3,017-acre lake with primitive camping on the east and west sides, plus a limited number of Electric Plus sites. A short drive east, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area offers electric pads along the North Platte River next to the historic Scout's Rest Ranch, and Lake Maloney State Recreation Area sits six miles south of North Platte with shaded electric pads and a large primitive area. For travelers who prefer private RV parks, Holiday RV Park and I-80 Lakeside Campground provide off-interstate stays close to town amenities.

Reservation rules vary by property. Sutherland Reservoir and Lake Maloney remain all first-come, first-served year round, with campers registering their nightly fee at a self-service Iron Ranger box that accepts cash or checks only. Lake Maloney stays are limited to 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period. Buffalo Bill Ranch SRA was added to the Nebraska state parks reservation system, with roughly half of the sites reservable up to 180 days in advance and the other half first-come, first-served. Reservations are handled at OutdoorNebraska.gov or by calling the Nebraska State Parks Call Center at 1-844-NEPARKS. A park entry permit is required to visit state parks and can be purchased at the park, at Game and Parks offices, from permit vendors, or online in advance. Private options like Holiday RV Park and I-80 Lakeside Campground book directly with the property.