Lake Ogallala SRA

1475 Highway 61N, Ogallala NE 69153-5930
Ogallala, NE 69153-5930

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The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission maintains the right to establish "black-out" dates and reserve facilities or lodging for Special Events and maintenance related needs.

To create a safer, family-friendly environment, all camping at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Areas will be by advanced reservation only. To learn more visit: http://outdoornebraska.gov/lakemcconaughy/

Located on the east side of Kingsley Dam and massive Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala is known as "the little lake". Chilled by the massive surface of Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala is a well-known fishing destination, particularly renowned for its fast-growing and feisty rainbow trout. Compared to Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala is small, gentle and sedate at 320 acres. It lacks the sandy beaches of its neighbor to the west, but its protected shoreline wards off winds. Along with fishing, visitors come to paddle, camp and enjoy the scenery.

Lake Ogallala is well-known for its quality fishery, and rainbow trout are among the species most popular with anglers. In addition to rainbow trout, anglers may find yellow perch, channel catfish and an occasional wiper. There is one fish cleaning station, improved angler access areas in the northwest corner, west side and near the Kingsley Hydro as well as a kayak launch dock at the North Boat Ramp. All boats are permitted, but Lake Ogallala is a no-wake lake. Non-motorized watercraft are very popular at Lake Ogallala due to the protection from the wind offered by Kingsley Dam. There are two boat ramps and two boat docks available along with a kayak launch dock at the north boat ramp.

The Lake Ogallala Hike-Bike Trail is located on the east side of Lake Ogallala inside the Lake Ogallala Modern Campground. The two-mile trail runs on top of the northern dyke that holds Lake Ogallala and ends at the Nebraska Public Power District's Diversion Dam.

Lake Ogallala East Campground – Located at the East Entrance of Lake Ogallala off the Keystone Lake Road, this area features hard surfaced roads and pads with 82 Electric Plus sites, water available throughout the area and a restroom and shower facility.

Lake Ogallala West Campground – Located at the West Entrance of Lake Ogallala off the Keystone Lake Road, this Campground is spread across multiple locations on the west side of Lake Ogallala and includes many lake front sites. All sites are grass and most have a table and grill. Water is available at the fish cleaning station, playground and south boat ramp.

Camp site features

Across 182 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 82 of 182 sites
Water hookups: 82 of 182 sites
Fire pit: all 182 sites
Picnic table: all 182 sites
Pets allowed: all 182 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 182 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 24 people
Power up to 50 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT If you check out early, the unused portion of your payment will be forfeited. Campers with reservations must check in with staff either at a kiosk (fee booth) or at the Visitor Center. Check-In time is from 2 pm MST ¿ 9 pm MST. Please be prepared to provide your name and reservation number. Your reservation number can be accessed from your confirmation email, or by logging into your Reserve America account. All overnight campers must: Make a reservation in advance. Check in with park staff before proceeding to their campsite See Reservation Policies details

Directions

Take Interstate 80 to the Ogallala Exit #126, then turn north onto Hwy 61 (or Spruce Street in Ogallala). Turn East (right) on Hwy 61 North and follow the road. The Visitor Center will be on the right-hand side of the road. If you are camping at the Lake Ogallala East campground, please check in at the Visitor Center. 1 mile after the Visitor Center is the Kingsley Dam. To get to the Lake Ogallala campgrounds, travel to the north end of Kingsley Dam and take the first right (heading East) after crossing the dam onto the Keystone road. The first right will be a dirt road leading to the Lake Ogallala West campground. You may also check in at the kiosk down this first dirt road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

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