63 acres to explore
The land is the main event. Trails, a stocked lake, a winding creek, and a private hot tub and fire pit at every unit — plus a stack of area attractions when you feel like venturing out.
Soak it all in
It's the first thing guests rave about. Every single unit at Ashland Glamping has its own private hot tub — not a shared pool down some path, but your own, just steps from your door.
Sink in after a day on the trails, soak beneath the string lights as the prairie goes quiet, or watch the steam rise on a crisp winter morning. The tubs are sized to the unit, seating anywhere from 4 up to 8 — so whether it's just the two of you or the whole crew, there's room to unwind.
Each one looks out on the trees and the creek, with an outdoor shower close by. Open year-round… yes, even when it snows.
Fishing, Kayaking & Swimming the Lake
Cast a line, paddle a kayak, or swim out to the floating platform — our stocked lake sits right on the property. No crowds, no boat ramps, just you and the water.
Cool off on a hot afternoon, then fish the quiet hours at dawn or dusk. Here's what's biting:
Trails & Creek Exploration
63 wooded acres laced with trails. Wander past the tree line, follow the creek, or just find a quiet spot to sit.
The creek is a favorite with families — wade in, skip stones, and let the kids run. Wildlife comes down to drink at the quiet hours.
Gather by the Fire
Every unit has its own fire pit. Bring the s'mores, pour something warm, and watch the stars come out through the trees.
Wildlife & Golden Hours
Deer moving through the timber at first light, birds overhead, and golden evening light over the barn and wildflowers. Winter brings a hush and a fresh coat of snow.
The glampgrounds map
Every unit, the stocked lake, and Pawnee Creek — get your bearings before you wander.
Beyond the gate
Ashland sits right between Omaha and Lincoln, with some of Nebraska's best-loved spots a short drive away.
One of Nebraska's most-visited state parks, five minutes up the highway from the glampgrounds. Summer brings the aquatic center with its wave pool and slides; the Go Ape treetop course, horseback trail rides, paddleboats, and the observation tower run most of the season — and winter means sledding, ice skating, and the indoor activity center.
The Strategic Air Command's flagship museum — 40+ historic aircraft and spacecraft in two massive hangars with 300,000 sq ft of indoor exhibit space. The Cold War story told through icons like the SR-71 Blackbird, B-52 Stratofortress, and B-1B Lancer. Walk underneath them, stand in their shadows, peek into cockpits. Right off exit 426, minutes from the glampgrounds.
A drive-through safari run by Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo — bison, elk, pronghorn, and waterfowl from your own car windows along a 4-mile loop, then wolves, bears, and bald eagles along the walking trails at the end. Kids never have to leave their seats for the best parts.
The state-of-the-art Schramm Education Center — Nebraska-native fish in floor-to-ceiling aquariums — plus wooded bluff trails, a suspension bridge, and a fossil dig along the Platte River. The site of Nebraska's first fish hatchery, and one of the prettiest short hikes in the valley.
Wooded bluff hiking, an observation tower over the river valley, a shooting and archery range, and a great playground and summer sprayground — an easy family day out between Louisville and South Bend. Your Nebraska park vehicle permit covers Platte River, Mahoney, and Schramm the same day.
Ashland's brick main street — local shops, galleries, cafés, and a pour at the Glacial Till Cider House & Tasting Room. Small-town Nebraska at its most walkable, minutes from the glampgrounds. Park once and browse end to end.
A hilltop vineyard and brewery south of Springfield — Nebraska-grown wine, craft beer, and one of the best sunset patios in the area, with live music on the lawn in season. Time a tasting to golden hour.
The legendary RTB — steaks, burgers, and unapologetic Nebraska character just down Highway 66. Home of the infamous Testicle Festival, and the closest sit-down dinner to the glampgrounds. Weekends fill up — call ahead, and go hungry.
One of the Midwest's top-ranked public courses, carved through the oak-studded bluffs above the Platte River just up the road from the glampgrounds. The holes along the bluff edge are as scenic as Nebraska golf gets. Tee times go fast in season — book before your stay.
Ashland's own hometown course — a relaxed, walkable nine minutes from the glampgrounds. No tee-sheet stress, no dress-code drama: walk nine in the evening light and still make it back to the firepit by dark.
A local favorite for an easy outdoor outing — worth adding to your country drive. It's a word-of-mouth kind of place: text us at (402) 867-1080 and we'll point you the right way in and tell you what's worth seeing.
Wind through the Platte-valley backroads at golden hour — barns, bluffs, and wide-open fields — then catch live music at the venues scattered around Ashland, Omaha, and Lincoln most weekends. Leave an hour before sunset, drive with no destination, and end up back at the fire pit as the light goes.
The Nebraska Crossing outlet mall in nearby Gretna — big-name brands at outlet prices for the shoppers in your crew, an easy hop up I-80. The best bad-weather option near the glampgrounds; pair it with the SAC museum for a full indoor day.
Ashland sits dead-center between Nebraska's two biggest cities. West: Lincoln's Haymarket district, the university, and game-day Saturdays. East: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo — regularly ranked among the world's best — the Old Market, and a serious food scene. Either one is an easy day trip; your fire pit is waiting when you're done with the city.
Stay, then wander
Book a safari tent, dome, or Airstream and make the whole 63 acres your backyard.
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