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.

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.

## Overview

Gremlin Cove Shelter 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

The facility provides a shelter with multiple benches, grills, two restrooms
and a nearby playground and water access.

A boat ramp is nearby for lake access.

The main road is hard surfaced, while others are gravel. A parking lot is
provided for the shelter.

## Natural Features

Located in south central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are
primarily mixed grass prairie land. The campground has scattered trees which
offer 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.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (308) 799-2105.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Gremlin Cove Shelter is located on the eastern end of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska. </p>



<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating. </p>



<p>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.</p>



<p>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.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The facility provides a shelter with multiple benches, grills, two restrooms and a nearby playground and water access. </p>
<p>A boat ramp is nearby for lake access.</p>
<p>The main road is hard surfaced, while others are gravel. A parking lot is provided for the shelter.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Located in south central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are primarily mixed grass prairie land. The campground has scattered trees which offer shade during the warmth of summer.  </p>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (308) 799-2105.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Gremlin Cove Shelter

## Overview

High Point Shelter is located on the southeast side 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

High Point Shelter offers a scenic view of Harlan County Lake.

The facility provides a shelter with multiple benches, grills, two restrooms
and a nearby playground and water access.

The main road is hard surfaced. A parking lot is provided for the shelter.

## Natural Features

Located in south central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are
primarily mixed grass prairie land. This facility has surrounding forests
ares, but is clear for an adventageous overlook area.

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>High Point Shelter is located on the southeast side of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska.  </p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating.  </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>High Point Shelter offers a scenic view of Harlan County Lake. </p>
<p>The facility provides a shelter with multiple benches, grills, two restrooms and a nearby playground and water access. </p>
<p>The main road is hard surfaced. A parking lot is provided for the shelter.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Located in south central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are primarily mixed grass prairie land. This facility has surrounding forests ares, but is clear for an adventageous overlook area.  </p>
<p>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.</p>

High Point Shelter

## Overview

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.  
  
  
  
The facility provides a playground, 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Hunter Cove Park is located on the eastern end of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska. 
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating. 
<br/><br/>
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.
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hunter Cove Park offers 150 campsites, both with and without electric hookups.<br><br><br><br>The facility provides a playground, a volleyball court and a boat ramp and two full service marinas are located on the east end of the lake.<br><br><br><br>The main road is hard surfaced, while others are gravel. A fish cleaning station with grinder and running water is located near the entrance.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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.

Hunter Cove Campground

Hunter Cove Fish Cleaning Station

Entrance to Hunter Cove Campground

Hunter Cover Boat Ramp

Hunter Cove Playground

Hunter Cove

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Methodist Cove Park is located on the west side of Harlan County Lake by Alma, Nebraska. 
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating. 
<br/><br/>
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.
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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.
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
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.

Harlan County Lake

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Gremlin Cove Shelter

High Point Shelter

Hunter Cove

Methodist Cove