Skip the metro campgrounds and pull off Hwy 75 into something better. Merritt Beach RV Park sits on two private lakes in Plattsmouth — a real lakeside campground just 30 minutes from Omaha with full hookups, gated access, and seasonal stays available all summer.
Trade industrial pull-offs and highway-adjacent city lots for two private lakes and open sky.
22 miles puts you in downtown Omaha in about 30 minutes — close enough for day trips, far enough for quiet.
Controlled entry means peace of mind for families and for anyone leaving a rig unattended.
Water and your choice of 30-amp or 50-amp electric on all 125 pads — no exceptions, no upsell.
Passing through for a night, working a project near the metro, or settling in for the season — every rate type includes full hookups and lake access.
Hwy 75 and I-29 travelers — pull off, plug in, and get back on the road in the morning. 30 minutes from downtown Omaha.
Remote workers, families, and work crews — stay a month or two near Omaha without a full-season lease commitment.
Lock in your lakeside pad for the whole season. Priority site selection, winter storage eligibility, and the best per-night rate.
No tiers, no hidden fees — every amenity is included whether you stay one night or the whole season.
On-site water connection at every pad for the duration of your stay.
Both service levels available. Run everything without touching the generator.
No on-site sewer, but local providers pump your tank on-pad for a small fee.
Secured, managed access for all registered guests — appointment-only tours.
Private on-site lake for swimming, open to all guests throughout the season.
Separate stocked fishing lake on the property — rods out the door of your RV.
Sand volleyball court, playground, and open recreational space for all ages.
Designated fire rings with onsite firewood available for campfire evenings.
The season runs April 1 through October 31 — seven months of lake access, full hookups, and a campground community within easy reach of Omaha.
Sites open April 1. Spring is quieter, cooler, and ideal for fishing. A great time to snag your preferred pad before peak summer fills up.
Swimming lake at full swing, holiday events, and the campground’s most active season. Book or lease early.
Cooler mornings, excellent fishing conditions, and less crowd pressure. Many long-term guests say fall is their favorite time.
Seasonal guests with a signed lease and deposit can store their RV on-pad through winter. Renewal deadline is August 31.
Use Merritt Beach as your lakeside base while exploring the Omaha metro — from world-class attractions to day trips along the Platte and Missouri Rivers.
Bellevue’s major military installation. A convenient home base for families, TDY, and contractors in the area.
UNO campus events, sporting events, and facilities open seasonally to the public throughout the year.
Catch a Omaha Storm Chasers Triple-A baseball game at Werner Park in Papillion — great for a summer evening out.
Kayaking, canoeing, and fishing along the Platte River. Launch points just minutes from the campground.
Consistently ranked among the world’s best zoos, with the world’s largest indoor desert and nocturnal exhibit.
Omaha’s historic cobblestone district packed with restaurants, galleries, boutique shops, and weekend markets.
Mixed-use district with shopping, dining, entertainment venues, and the CHI Health Center arena nearby.
Omaha’s premier art museum with an impressive permanent collection and rotating national exhibitions.
Merritt Beach is gated. Please call ahead to confirm arrival time — 402-979-1196 — so we can have the gate ready for you.
Common questions from guests looking for RV camping near the Omaha metro.
Merritt Beach RV Park is approximately 22 miles south of Downtown Omaha via Hwy 75, making it about a 30-minute drive. From Bellevue and Offutt AFB it’s closer — about 11 miles and 15 minutes north.
The camping season runs April 1 through October 31. Peak season is June through August. Winter storage (November–March) is available for seasonal guests with a signed lease and deposit in place by August 31.
Yes — it’s approximately 11 miles south of Offutt AFB in Bellevue, about a 15-minute drive. Military families, TDY personnel, and contractors frequently use Merritt Beach as a comfortable nearby stay during assignments at Offutt.
Plattsmouth is approximately 5 miles from the campground and has a Hy-Vee grocery, fuel stations on Hwy 75, local restaurants including Country Bar & Grill, and a bait shop. The full Omaha metro is 30 minutes north for any other needs.
Yes. Many guests use Merritt Beach as a lakeside home base while spending days in Omaha for attractions, dining, and events. The drive is easy on Hwy 75, and you return each evening to lakes and campground quiet instead of city noise.
Yes. Overnight guests get full water and 30/50 amp electric hookups. Sewer is not available on-site, but local pump-out providers service RVs on-pad. Contact the campground before arriving — gated entry requires advance confirmation.
Yes. Seasonal sites run April 1 through October 31 and offer the best per-night value, priority site selection for returning guests, and winter storage eligibility (Nov–Mar with signed lease). Contact the campground to ask about current seasonal availability.
Call ahead to confirm availability, then pull off Hwy 75 and into a real lakeside campground with full hookups and two private lakes.
Prefer to call? 402-979-1196 · we answer phones until 11pm every night.
