Construction is underway at Pioneer Village in Minden, Nebraska, where the popular museum and campground is adding 25 new RV sites as part of a broader effort to accommodate increased visitation and improve guest services.
The expansion will double the current size of the campground, which operates adjacent to the museum founded by Harold Warp in 1953.
Pioneer Village is known for its extensive collection of antique vehicles, historic buildings, and Americana artifacts.
The decision to expand follows a steady rise in demand for camping accommodations in the region. The upgrades aim to support tourism growth and encourage longer stays.
“I think it’ll help increase the people through the front door because people are going to come here to camp and might not be coming for the museum,” Board Member Al Lux said, as reported by News Channel Nebraska Northeast on July 14.
“I think the museum will get people to stay an extra day or two and they’ll tell their friends then pretty soon we’ll have groups coming in,” Lux added.
Of the 25 new campsites, 14 will feature pull-through access and 11 will be back-in sites. All pads are being designed to accommodate large motorhomes and fifth-wheel trailers with 70-foot-deep concrete foundations.
Each site will include full-service utilities—water, sewer, and 50-amp electrical hookups—to meet the needs of modern RV travelers.
In addition to the new sites, Pioneer Village is constructing a bath house with showers, a laundry facility, and an open-air shelter with seating for up to six picnic tables, providing essential amenities for campground guests.
The construction project has involved collaboration with several local contractors. Companies from Minden, Kearney, and surrounding communities have been hired for various phases of the work.
Pioneer Village leadership views the expansion as a strategic investment in long-term sustainability by drawing more visitors to both the campground and the museum.