Elkhorn River
Glamp along the Elkhorn River in Neligh, Nebraska, under towering cottonwoods with wildlife all around.
Opening soon
Bookings open Friday, September 18 at 12:00 PM CT
Big trees, open sky, and the Elkhorn River
Ferncrest Elkhorn River sits on the edge of Neligh, Nebraska, on a wooded stretch of land along the Elkhorn River. Ten domes are tucked among towering cottonwoods and open meadow, with wildlife all around and a small lake on the grounds. The Cowboy Trail, one of the longest rail trails in the country, starts less than a mile away.
Mornings start with birdsong and mist along the river. Afternoons belong to the trail, the water or the sauna. Evenings end around the fire under a wide Nebraska sky.
Lodging at Elkhorn River
Choose the stay that fits your trip dreams and group size. Real beds, climate control (select lodging), and outdoor space at every site.
Classic Domes
210 sq ftSleeps 2–5
King or double-queen layouts with heat and A/C and a private fire pit. Select domes include a private wood-fired hot tub.
View rooms →
Family Domes
415 sq ftSleeps up to 6
A king bed plus queen/twin bunks and a private fire pit. Built for the whole crew.
View rooms →
Amenities at Ferncrest Elkhorn River
Some amenities vary by lodging type. See each stay above for what's included.
About This Property
Ten sites along the Elkhorn River
Ferncrest Elkhorn River sits on wooded land along the Elkhorn River in Neligh, Nebraska, with ten dome sites spread among the cottonwoods. Guests have private access to the river, a small lake on the grounds, and the Cowboy Trail less than a mile away.
On the property: a wellness center with a barrel sauna and cold plunge, a modern bathhouse, a camp store, a playground, and bank fishing on Cottonwood Lake.
Exploring by day, campfires by night
The Elkhorn River runs along the property and the Cowboy Trail starts less than a mile away. Back at camp, the cottonwoods, the fire pits and the wellness center keep the good days close.
FallFun
Everything worth doing nearby between the first cool night and the last leaf.
Read the full fall guide
Elkhorn River
Along the property
Guests have private riverfront access along the property’s eastern edge, with fishing for channel catfish, northern pike and bass.
The Cowboy Trail
Less than a mile away
One of the longest rail trails in the country, built on converted Union Pacific track. Flat, car-free, and easy to reach from the property.
Cottonwood Lake
On the property
A small lake on the grounds for a morning cast from the bank or a quiet sit at the end of the day.
Neligh Mill State Historic Site
In Neligh
An 1870s flour mill on the Elkhorn River, with its original milling equipment still in place.
Downtown Neligh
In town
The county seat of Antelope County, with a town square, a few good diners, and the kind of quiet most people drive hours to find.
Ashfall Fossil Beds
Under an hour away
A state historical park where rhinos, horses and camels buried in volcanic ash 12 million years ago are still being uncovered.
Dog Friendly
Bring the dog.
Every Ferncrest property is dog-friendly. Your well-behaved pups are welcome on the trails, around the fire pit, and throughout the campground.
More FAQs →Gatherings
Bring your whole crew
Ferncrest welcomes small gatherings and group stays, with flexible lodging and shared outdoor spaces that make it easy to come together without feeling crowded.
With nature as the backdrop and no agenda required, it's an easy place to slow down, reconnect, and let the retreat take shape naturally.
Domes among the cottonwoods
View more photos →Geodesic domes on raised decks, spread across a wooded property along the Elkhorn River on the edge of Neligh, Nebraska.
Plan your stay to Elkhorn River
See More