Established Camping
Lake Mcconauhgy Cedar Vue Campground
About
Nebraska Game and Parks
Located at the west end of Lake McConaughy off Highway 92, this area features hard surfaced roads and 85 Electric Plus sites and 17 Basic sites. Water is available at nearly every camp site throughout the area and a shower and restroom facility is located in the center of the campground.
Nearly everything about Lake McConaughy is big. At 30,000 surface acres, it is Nebraska’s largest reservoir, its dam is among the largest of its type in the world and its fish grow to trophy proportions, accounting for several state records. Even its nickname, “Big Mac,” reflects its size.
Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area is known to most Nebraskans and residents of neighboring states as a great place for outdoor recreation. Lake Mac’s white-sand beaches and clear waters are a favorite with campers, boaters, windsurfers, swimmers, water skiers, picnickers, scuba divers, hunters, anglers, and others seeking outdoor fun.
Located at the west end of Lake McConaughy off Highway 92, this area features hard-surfaced roads and 85 Electric Plus sites, and 17 Basic sites. Water is available at nearly every campsite throughout the area and a shower and restroom facility is located in the center of the campground.
Reservation Info
Camping at these areas will be by advanced reservation only, 30 days in advance of arrival during peak season.
All overnight camping on designated camping beaches and in campgrounds will be available on a first-come, first-served basis Sept. 11, 2022, to May 14, 2023.
Location
Lake Mcconauhgy Cedar Vue Campground is located in Nebraska
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. 1 mile after the Visitor Center is the Kingsley Dam. After crossing the dam, take the first left for the Martin Bay entrance. You must check-in at the kiosk, or the Visitor Center, before proceeding to your camping spot.
Coordinates
41.295163838681724 N
101.93582988666358 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
TravelerClean, quiet, great host
Bathhouse was clean and well kept, the quiet hours are kept well, and the host is great- brought suckers and popsicles for our kids!
TravelerBeautiful white sand beach
My husband and I pulled up to this campground hoping for a walk up site, as we didn’t have a reservation. We were able to find a primitive spot near some beautiful cedar and cotton trees that even had a walking path to the beach and water. The bathrooms and showers were not the newest or cleanest and there is a train track with trains that went through throughout the day and night. Otherwise, beautiful campground and it wasn’t very busy during the week.
TravelerNice (Cedar View Campground)
Quick Notes: RV Pads w/ water & electric Tent sites Group & handicap sites Bathhouse Boat launch Sandy beach Wake lake Fishing Dumpstation
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GuideIncredible campsite!
We stopped overnight on our way home because we were several hours behind schedule on our trip, and glad that we did! This place is a gem. Very impressed with this campsite, clean sites, helpful host, beautiful WHITE sand beaches and clear water. We are going back again next week because we enjoyed it so much!
LegendSandy Sandy Beaches, great campsites
This is one of our favorite campsites in the country. On a tall cliff, lake breeze blowing through the popup window, sandy beach that is as big as the panhandle itself (these are the sandhills of Nebraska). My 'Dyrt' profile picture is of our site at Cedar Vue.
Ogallala was a raunchy western town and has q boot hill full of cutthroats and cowboys.
The lake is huge. one of the few man-made lakes that are visible from outer space. Nice wide open country side all around with much wildlife to see. If you are a bird watcher, head north to crescent lake and see the burrowing owls, long billied curlew, or a vast amount of other birds. The fishing is renowned.
Warm showers, flush toilets, full hookups (though we prefer the scenery of our primitive site). Nice visitor center at the dam
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TravelerNice campground..close to the beach
We camped here in Mid-July 2018. We were originally going to camp on the beach, closer to the dam and I'm happy we didn't. These were nice sized sites and we had a great spot a few steps from the beginning of the beach. Camp host was very personable. Bathroom could be a little cleaner but not the worst one I've ever seen.
