Lodging and Campgrounds in Jefferson County

Rock Creek Station State Park

Pony Express and emigrant station where James Butler Hickok gained his famed name, "Wild Bill," when he shot and killed the station owner, D.C. McCanles, in 1861. Visit the museum and interpretive center and see the brick murals made by Endicott Clay Products Co. See the original Oregon Trail ruts, log buildings, picnic grounds, campgrounds, nature trail and see the blacksmith at work. You will delight in the scenery and enjoy the beautiful and modern campground..

6 miles southeast of Fairbury, NE.  Open year-round.  Modern facility with showers and electricity.  
Tent, motor home and horse camping.

Rates:  $14.00 with electricity.  $9.00 no electricity.

For more information call (402) 729-5777


Alexandria State Lakes
11 miles NW of Fairbury, Nebraska.  Open year-round.  Tent and camper facilities.  Electrical hook-ups,  concession stand,  playground, swimming area,  fishing  and dump station available.  This beautiful spot has been re-stocked with fish and newly updated camping facilities.

Rates: $5.00/night $9.00/night with electricity.  

For more information call (402) 729-5777.

Crystal Springs              

Located southwest of Fairbury, this park and lovely campground are open year-round.  Beauty and serenity surround you for a day or a week.

In November 1931, the city of Fairbury purchased land that included the tract leased for a number of years containing the springs which furnished water for the city from Claude Snyder of the John C. Kesterson estate.  The purchase price was $20,000. 

In 1933, the city decided to improve the premises and made a natural park.  An entrance was laid from the highway just after crossing the river bridge - the road then winding through the timber to the park proper.  Also, another entrance was made at the present location.  Due to a few seasons of high water, it was made the only entrance.  Picnic facilities, restrooms, tennis courts, event a herd of deer and some wild and other kind of fowl were added.  By May 1934, the swimming pool was build and ready for use.

Due to flooding, the park has undergone numerous changes, including the relocation of the swimming pool to the city park.

Today, Crystal Springs is maintained by the City of Fairbury and is used for camping, fishing and picnics.  Fishing for catfish, bass and trout is popular activity for many visitors.  Don't forget to bring along some bread to feed the ducks and geese!

Rates: $8.00/night with electricity. Showers and restrooms available May 1-October 15. 14 day stay limit.

For information call (402) 729-2148.

Buckley Creek

From Fairbury go south on Hwy 15 for 3 miles, turn west of Hwy 8, approximately 11 miles (1 mile before Reynolds).

Picnic and campground areas are set up for visitors to enjoy. Buckley Creek has a nine-hole golf course with a par 33. On hold number 9, a player must cross a lake. The lake is the 2nd muddiest lake in the world. The mud is composed of volcanic ash. Do to all the ash, no fish are able to live in this lake.

Electricity is available along the picnic areas. Open fire grills are available to campers to prepare their own food.

For more information contact (402) 729-2148.

 

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Cub Creek 

3 miles north of Jansen, and is an elite spot in a very exclusive region. With a boating dock, skiing and boating are a favorite pastime at Cub Creek. Swimming is allowed, and a shallow region is roped off for the younger swimmers.

For more information contact (402) 729-2148.

 
"NEW" Steele City Campground

Historic Steele City in Southeast Nebraska on the Little Blue River.  12 miles SE of Fairbury.  12 miles N of Washington Kansas.  30 miles SW of Beatrice, NE.  All hookups, electricity, water & sewer.  Historical Buildings, playground, Local Bar & Grill, Post Office and pay phone.

$10 Daily with weekly/monthly special rates

For more information contact (402) 442-2360 or 402-613-1299

Diller Campground

City Park in downtown Diller.  Electricity and sewer dumping available. $7 per night.

Guided Trail Rides
M & K Trail Rides
Steele City Canyon Area

Beautiful scenic trails three miles from Rock Creek Station.

Weekend rides:  Small groups (10 people max). 

For more information or reservations call Kipp or Mary Starr:  (402) 729-5482.  Email:  thestarrs@alltel.net .

 

 

Capri Motel

Located on east HWY 136 in Fairbury, NE.

Clean, Comfortable and Friendly! Member AAA

Rates: $32-$36/night double, suites now available for $42-$50/night. 45 units smoking/non smoking.  Rates subject to change.

For information call (402) 729-3317 or 1-800-932-0589

Above The Gallery Lodging

Located at 515 4th St. 1/2 block off southeast corner of The Courthouse Square, downtown east door, upstairs.

Cozy, comfortable and clean.

Rates:  1-2 persons $45 plus tax, 3-5 persons $50 plus tax

Located in Fairbury's downtown historic district, with restaurants, antique mall and Rock Island Railroad Museum all within a short walking distance.  Oregon Trail and Pony Express Visitors Center and other historical sites and parks nearby.  Overnight guests receive a complimentary 10% discount on New Earth Clay Pottery in the Gallery downstairs.

For reservations or more information contact Bill or Paula Robbins at (402) 729-3034.

Fairbury Executive Suites
506 E Street, Fairbury, NE 68352
For Reservations and Information, Contact  (402)613-2064 or email fairburyexecutivesuites@yahoo.com 

1 and 2 bedroom suites available. 

*This is a non-smoking unit*
In-room gourmet coffee and tea
Completely equipped kitchen including all appliances, cookware and utensils
High-speed internet service, satellite TV in both bedrooms and living room, DVD/VCR combo TV in living room
Walking distance from 4 restaurants, specialty and antique shopping, gourmet coffee bar/bookstore and art galleries, pizza delivery is also available.