State Park
Fort Knox Campground
Burwell, NE
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- Address:Burwell, NE
About
Located just minutes from the Calamus lake, & downtown Burwell, Nebraska!
Tom and Jessica Messenger are excited to bring Burwell a NEW vibrant family - friendly camping experience. The campground is located on a 10 acre site, just under 2 miles from the Calamus Lake.
Make the outdoors part of your adventure!
Why you should choose Fort Knox
Along the calamus river
Full Hookups
30 & 50 amp electrical
Picnic tables at each site
Fire rings at each site
Septic hookup and water hydrant
All large lots 100' in length
5 miles to Burwell where there is access to a grocery store, dollar store, gas stations, 2 coffee shops, 2 boutiques, floral shop, movie theater, bowling, and restaurants.
2 miles from the beautiful sandy beaches at the calamus lake
2 miles from the Marina
Less than a mile to the golf course
RIGHT OFF HWY 96
20 miles to Scratch town brewery Ord, NE
30 min to Boot leg Brewery in Taylor, NE
Season runs April 1st-Oct 31st
No Bathhouse yet, but coming asap YOUR CAMPER MUST HAVE A BATHROOM.
11 miles from tanking and fun at Calamus Outfitters
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Amenities
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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