Atkinson Mill Race Park

47450 877th Rd., Atkinson, NE 68713

RV & Tent Camp Sites • Hiking • Fishing • Picnic Areas • Disc Golf

CAMPING FEES:
RV Sites—$20/night | Tent Sites—$10/night
Reservations are not taken. No entry fees.

The Mill Race Park and Campground is open year-round. This park, located approximately 1 mile from downtown Atkinson, is a 50-acre scenic retreat on the Elkhorn River and includes a 14-acre fishing lake. 

Non-motorized boats, including boats with trolling motors, are allowed on the lake. The campground currently has ample room for parking of 24 RVs, trailers and campers with electricity provided at each site and a portable water hydrant located nearby. Tent spaces are available throughout the park, but campfires are only permitted in designated areas.

There are two open-air picnic shelters located within the park and picnic tables and grills are scattered throughout providing opportunities for overnight users or as a public gathering space for day-time park visitors.

Recently the Atkinson Community Foundation Fund developed a new playground area with updated equipment for the pleasure of all.

The Bluebird Trail is a 1/2-mile hiking trail located on the eastern side of the park. Benches, birdhouses and adequate shade along the trail provide a unique experience for walkers, runners, hikers and bird watchers alike.

The area also features a bathroom/shower house facility by the campground.

A dumping station is not located on site, but can be found on the west side of the Atkinson Community Center parking lot located at 206 Hwy. 20. A $3 donation is suggested.

For more information, contact the Atkinson City Office at (402) 925-5313. Office hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday-Friday.

Atkinson Mill Race Park entrance sign.

City of Atkinson

Many locals as well as tourists enjoy fishing near the dam at Mill Race Park.

Pam Winer

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The Atkinson Community Foundation Fund developed a new playground area with updated equipment for the pleasure of all.

Atkinson Community Foundation Fund

Find Your Wings in Atkinson!

While exploring downtown, discover our newest public art display!

Local artist Megan Mitchell brought an idea for an interactive public art collection to her hometown, and the idea really took off!

Informally known as “The Wings Project,” the art collection consists of 12 sets of wings either painted on or attached to various downtown buildings. Other local artists participating include Megan’s children Daphne, Calla, and Paisley Mitchell as well as Gracie Beddow, Tracy Larson, Ian Larson, Maddie Davis, Braydon Olson, Cheryl Cambras, Becky Borer, Laurie Lieswald, Sandy Kennedy, Sandy Dostal, Diane Tasler, and Jan Roberts.

You may download a printable map or utilize the interactive map below. Click here to download the one-sided map. Click here to download the two-sided map.

Follow the project and post your pictures online with hashtag #liftatkinson!

The Wings Project was sponsored in part by Keating Arts Center and Jim Brennan.

Maps designed by Branding Barn & funded in part by the Holt County Visitors Committee.

Project supported by the City of Atkinson Economic Development and Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce.

Itinerary: A Weekend Getaway to Atkinson

Come experience Atkinson and all it has to offer!

In this Atkinson adventure, enjoy great local restaurants and businesses as well as many outdoor adventures. Click the link to access the information provided by the Nebraska Tourism Commission and visitnebraska.com.