Methodist Cove

70788 Corps Road A
REPUBLICAN CITY, NE 68971-9742

Overview

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.

Camp site features

Across 89 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 60 of 89 sites
Water hookups: 34 of 89 sites
Sewer hookups: 31 of 89 sites
Pets allowed: all 89 sites
Longest RV: 120 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From U.S. Highway 80, take Highway 183 south to Alma, Nebraska. Turn left on South Street and travel 2.5 miles. The park entrance is on south side of the road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 6 PM, check out by 6 PM.

Reviews

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Martin S

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Reviewed a month ago

Campground is well kept. Bathroom is clean All staff are very professional

Robert O

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Reviewed a month ago

Good weather, good bathrooms

Martin S

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Reviewed a month ago

Great park!! Well kept with clean bathrooms and well manicured grounds

ron t

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Reviewed 2 months ago

everything is always clean at methodist

Elizabeth W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This was our first time staying at this campground. It was great! The staff at the booth were helpful, the view from our sight was pretty, and the whole experience was enjoyable. We will definitely stay here again.

Ryan S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We enjoyed the campground overlooking the reservoir and the large camping sites. The town of Alma is small, but still has a couple nice restaurants. We enjoyed the pizza place.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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