#11-33 Nebraska, Iowa 9-9 thru 9-10

We had to go through a small part of Iowa to get to Fremont, NE.  I found a State park for us to say at near Sioux City, IA.  Thinking that the State Parks would be like those we have on the West Coast, we headed to Stone State Park.  I had called to find out if the campsites were big enough for a 40’ RV.  They told me that all the sites were back in, so we knew we would have to un-hook the car.  The road into the campground was very narrow, covered with trees, and going up hill most of the way!  We were very happy that we did not meet any cars coming down!
The campground was all grass and only had 30 amp electric.  No water hook-up.  We were back in the woods and were the only ones there until later in the evening.  We were the only one hooked to electric.  Most of the campsites were primitive.  We found probably the only site in the campground where we could get satellite service, but no internet reception.  We were surrounded by hills and trees!  It was a beautiful campground, but getting into and out of it was a real challenge.  Only $16.00 a night!

Nebraska, number 48 out of 50 states that we have visited!

The next night we drove into Nebraska and again stayed at a state park.  This was a huge campground surrounding a big lake.  The people at the park were so helpful and put us in a pull through spot in a quiet part of the campground.  Because it is a Friday night, there are a lot of weekend campers.  It was a very well used campground with over 250 sites.  We had a space with 30 amp electric, but no water hook-up.  There was a fresh water fill station right across the road from us, so if we needed water we could get it.  Getting in and out of this park, Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area, was easy, but it is located right beside the railroad track.  We think there must have been a train every 30 minutes.  One other camper told us that this was a main line and there would be trains all day and night, and, of, course, there were RR crossing that the trains have to blow there whistle for.  At least 3 of them for each train!  We only spent one night!  This campground was $22.00 a night.  Not bad.