Birds fill the mornings at Coot Shallows Wildlife Management Area, a free dispersed site along a small lake in south-central Nebraska. Managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, it has three pull-outs sized for RVs and campers, though reviewers note it works less well for tents. Cell service is available. Anglers can fish the pond on-site. Nearby, Union Pacific State Rec Area sits roughly two miles east. Pack firewood if you plan to stay after dark, as the site is otherwise light on amenities.
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Map & DirectionsCoot Shallows WMA is located in Nebraska near Kearney
Coordinates
40.684164 N
99.290679 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/19/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 49 min from Grand Island, NE
- 1 hr 53 min from Lincoln, NE
- 2 hrs 30 min from Omaha, NE
- 3 hrs 43 min from Manhattan, KS










