Great place to stay overnight. Very reasonable and clean. Couldn't ask for anything better while…read moretraveling and looking for an overnight spot.

Great little RV park! My wife and I stayed here over Memorial Day weekend to ride motorcycle in…read moreLoess Hills and the area. The couple running the park are friendly and do a great job. The park and restrooms were clean. The office store was nice and they have one site propane. We would definitely stay again if we come back to this area.

NO star Review for KOA Onawa / Blue Lake - July 9, 2025…read more We had one of the worst campground experiences we've ever encountered at this KOA. We pulled in with our 40' fifth wheel and were assigned a site that was muddy on both sides and clearly unsuitable for a large rig. When we asked for another option, we were moved over just one site, which wasn't much better. My husband voiced his concern about the lack of gravel or site preparation and said, "Don't make excuses for someone else. That pisses me off." He did not curse at the employee, and the conversation ended there. Moments later, the manager stormed over and accused him of verbally abusing staff. I calmly explained what was said -- but she told us she believed her employee and then demanded we pack up and leave immediately. We left and were welcomed without issue at another campground nearby. Interestingly, that staff mentioned we weren't the first guests to leave the KOA due to poor service. Other issues worth noting: * The KOA has minimal signage and was hard to locate without GPS. * The site we were assigned had cracked, dry soil -- contradicting their excuse that the grounds couldn't be prepped due to "recent rain." * The manager was aggressive, rude, and dismissive of reasonable concerns. * We've since learned she has a reputation for calling negative reviewers "liars." We have photos and a receipt, so there's no denying we were there. We are full-time travelers who stay at dozens of campgrounds each year, including many KOAs. Unfortunately, this one was a huge disappointment. We absolutely do not recommend the Onawa KOA.

To close to the interstate and Blue lake isn't blue more brown and smells like poop. The river is…read morecleaner and nicer. The place is ran by children, great kids but seriously. The no mats at your campsite thing is crazy. The pull throughs are overrun with weeds but they're worried about the grass. Just weird more like a motel that I brought my own room instead of the KOA s I'm used to

This park is definitely not a resort. The office staff were nice, the park was quiet and the…read morelaundry/game room seemed nice, and we were looking forward to chilling outside for a bit., BUT it is not a park you will want to spend camping time at. The spaces are very very narrow, the greenery is weeds, run down. If you're desperate and just need a spot for full hook up It's fine.

Eeeww! Wish we hadn't paid over the phone before seeing this "park" not maintained, dirty and…read morerotted roads. It's a hard Pass on this one.

Elkhorn Crossing Recreation Area is a terrific spot for camping. That's why I came here. I was…read moretraveling across the country and this quiet park situated about 25 miles west of Omaha, Nebraska was the perfect place to rest for the night. I discovered Elkhorn Crossing through the app on my phone called Campendium. Upon arriving here, there's a little "introduction board" posted near the entrance. I pulled my car over and read the sign with instructions on how to get situated camping. There was a small pamphlet/card to fill out. Included with this was an envelope to deposit $10 cash or a check into the drop-box. Then I teared off the receipt portion and attached it next to the campsite of my choosing. That was it. I was good to go! I'd just like to point out that Elkhorn Crossing is closed for 5 straight months out of the year from November 1 - April 1 which obviously makes sense due to the winter conditions. For me stopping on by back in August 2020...I had nothing but warm weather, lol. What I really liked about this Elkhorn Crossing was the amount of space and area to spread out on. So although when I visited back over the summertime there were other campers nearby my tent...they actually appeared far away. I felt like I had a big section of grass all to myself. Also...this was important. You were allowed to pitch your tent on the grass area so it made for a fluffy setting to sleep upon. Most campsites these days (especially the more primitive ones in remote locations) feature hard dirt grounds to rest on. For those campgrounds I use my inflatable mattress for padding. Some real good aspects to Elkhorn Crossing that I appreciated was not only the campground area being so spacious...but every site had a barbecue pit to cook including picnic tables. For anyone bringing food and groceries with them...it's the ideal place to enjoy a cookout. Also good was being able to back my car nearby my tent so this way I didn't have to walk back and forth far setting myself up. If I had to reveal anything disappointing, it'd be that there weren't any showers or restrooms on the grounds. Sometimes I get real lucky at campsites I pick where places actually offer these amenities. But usually I have to pay more than $10. Those types of campgrounds (mostly within RV Parks) cost more in the range of $25 - $50 for the night. But I am easy. I have no issues using the vault toilets. Although I never explored around this Elkhorn Crossing Recreation Area, I did check online a lot of other outdoor activities for having fun here. This included... - Fishing - Float trips down the river - Playgrounds - RV Camping - Wildlife Viewing (though I didn't see anything) I really liked the picturesque scenery during sunset. I sat back in my lounge chair and appreciated the views out into the distance. Goes to show how much space there was available here that I was able to admire an evening summer sunset. Overall, I very much enjoyed my time and stay for the night here at Elkhorn Crossing Recreation Area. It was a great pit-stop along my driving journey around the USA. I'd certainly recommend to anyone needing an easy going stop for the evening...this place is more than serviceable.

We like this place because we can bring our small motorhome out and enjoy camping for several days…read morewhile being just 15 minutes from home. There is no water or electricity hookups but we do not need them. There is no dump but there is a Loves 4 miles away where you can. It's quiet and right on the river. Sites are level.

No wifi. The mowing and grounds are kept below acceptable standards compared to other campgrounds…read more Half the park is unusable, see no one working to get it open.

Nice area along the Missouri River. Do not bring your new RV through here. They have not trimmed…read moretrees in years. Very upset to have heard 4 trees drag my RV as I was searching for my site.

This park is for long term stays of a month or longer. No frills but is a good value. Full hookup…read moreincluding 50amp electric, sewer, and has very good water pressure. Only drawback is the train tracks nearby, but the nuisance was minimal during my stay...

From the owner: We are a long term rv park. Our lots are rented by the month. By RV's that are fully contained…read more Sorry, no tents or pop up campers. Located close to Park Jefferson Race, gambling including the hard rock in Sioux City Iowa, and great variety of good food. AND lots of great places to visit.