Harlan County Lake
Year round recreational opportunities are available at Nebraska's second largest lake. Fishing, Hunting, Sight Seeing, and Hiking are just some of the activities found at Harlan County Lake. Please come and visit us for a unique experience.
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From Lincoln, 145 miles west on I-80, 41 miles south on US 183.
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HUNTER COVE Campground
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Hunter Cove Park is located on the eastern end of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska.The 13,000-acre Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in Nebraska. The lake and surrounding land hold great appeal for sportsmen, birders, naturalists or anyone wanting to just get away.
Recreation
Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating.Walleye, wipers, white bass, northern pike and channel catfish are the most sought-after fish species. Game animals include pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, white-tailed and mule deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel.
The lake offers a variety of hiking trails of varying length and style, as well as one equestrian trail a short drive away. An off-road vehicle trail is located in nearby Republican City.
Facilities
Hunter Cove Park offers 150 campsites, both with and without electric hookups. There are also several tent-only sites.The facility provides two playgrounds, a volleyball court and a boat ramp and two full service marinas are located on the east end of the lake.
The main road is hard surfaced, while others are gravel. A fish cleaning station with grinder and running water is located near the entrance.
Natural Features
Located in south central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are primarily mixed grass prairie land. The campground is mostly forested, offering ample shade during the warmth of summer.The Republican River Valley was once occupied by one of the greatest concentrations of buffalo on the Great Plains and was a favored hunting ground for the Pawnee, Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Indian tribes.
METHODIST COVE Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Methodist Cove Park is located on the west side of Harlan County Lake by Alma, Nebraska.The 13,000-acre Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in the state. The lake and surrounding land hold great appeal for sportsmen, birders, naturalists or anyone wanting to just get away.
Recreation
Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating.Walleye, wipers, white bass, northern pike and channel catfish are the most sought after fish species. Game animals include pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, white-tailed and mule deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel.
The lake offers a variety of hiking trails of varying length and style, as well as one equestrian trail a short drive away. An off-road vehicle trail is located in nearby Republican City.
Facilities
Methodist Cove Park offers 133 campsites, including a variety of individual, group, electric and non-electric sites. There is also one reservable group picnic shelter for day use.One large heated shower house with flush toilets is centrally located within the campground and several vault toilets are located throughout the rest of the park. Other amenities include a dump station, drinking water, playground and boat ramp.
The main road is hard surfaced, while others are gravel. A fish cleaning station with grinder and running water is located near the entrance. There two full service marinas on the east end of the lake.
Natural Features
Located in South Central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are primarily mixed grass prairie land. The campground is mostly forested, offering ample shade during the warmth of summer.The Republican River Valley was once occupied by one of the greatest concentrations of buffalo on the Great Plains and was a favored hunting ground for the Pawnee, Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian tribes.
Patterson Harbor Marina Facility
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North Shore Marina Facility
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Cedar Point Facility
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Gremlin Cove Facility
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Alma City Park Facility
This recreation area is part of Harlan County Lake