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Camping for fishing in Nebraska

8 camps in Nebraska that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 59°F.

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8camps for fishing
0free or dispersed
2reservable
May–Jun & Sep–Octbest months

Best areas for fishing

  1. Around Alma4 camps for fishing within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Nebraska are good for fishing?

8 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are May–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 85°F and lows near 59°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 62% also offer boating & paddling, 62% also offer hiking, 50% also offer off-road (ohv).

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open fishing in Nebraska

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Samuel R. Mckelvie National ForestFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Located south of Nenzel in Cherry County, this 116,000-acre national forest is a fantastic representation of the unique Nebraska Sandhills prairie ecosystem. Popular uses of the forest…

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  • Alma City ParkFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Harlan County Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=264&agencyCode=130)

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  • Methodist CoveFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Methodist Cove Park is located on the west side of Harlan County Lake by Alma, Nebraska.

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  • Patterson Harbor MarinaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Harlan County Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=264&agencyCode=130)

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  • Pawnee Dam-Site 14 CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Pawnee Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=302&agencyCode=130)

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  • Bessey Recreation Complex and CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    For Reservations call (877) 444-6777 or go to [recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234120). Here is a…

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  • Hunter CoveFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Hunter Cove Park is located on the eastern end of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska.

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  • Nebraska National Forest At HalseyFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    There are two distinct areas of the Nebraska National Forest. One section is situated in the northwest panhandle south and [west of…

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Nearby states for fishing

Nebraska has only a few camps for fishing; these neighbors have more.