Nebraska couple transforms ghost town gravel pit into glamping site

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 22:21 · Archive

Owen and Kim Nelson built Spring Ranch Campground in Clay County, Nebraska, converting an old gravel pit into a glamping site near Oregon Trail remnants. The property required substantial work before opening to visitors. Owen Nelson said the site was originally 'trees and cedar trees and a hole in the ground and just kind of waste ground'.

The couple, originally from South Dakota, moved to the Hastings area in 1991. Owen worked with a swine operation and later launched a smoked ham business that the couple still operates during the colder months. They also ran Kenny's Roadhouse for fourteen years before selling it.

The campground project began when Kim purchased a cabin at Husker Harvest Days as a retreat for their grandchildren, who hunt deer and turkey on the property. As the grandchildren grew older, the couple decided to open the space to the public. Kim Nelson said visitors from the city are often amazed by the experience: 'What's amazing how many people come from the city and say, oh, we've never seen stars like this before.' The couple officially launched the glamping business in 2022.

How it is being reported

• Clay County couple brings glamping to ghost town along Oregon TrailA Nebraska couple created a glamping site near the remnants of a ghost town along the Oregon Trail.WOWT · 5 Nov, 21:56
• Clay County couple brings glamping to ghost town along Oregon TrailA Nebraska couple created a glamping site near the remnants of a ghost town along the Oregon Trail.1011Now · 5 Nov, 21:56

In this story: Owen Nelson · Kim Nelson · Spring Ranch Campground · Clay County · Nebraska · Oregon Trail

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