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Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area

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Arnold Lake State Recreation Area near Arnold, NE, features flat terrain with grasslands and a lake. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 90°F in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Arnold Golf Course and enjoy fishing or boating on the lake.

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Location

Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area is located in Nebraska

Directions

Located 1 mile souith of Arnold on Nebraska Hwy 40 or Nebraska Hwy 92.

Coordinates

41.41300014 N
100.19700055 W

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Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 1/14/26
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 8 users
Last on 1/14/26

Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 1/14/26
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 8 users
Last on 1/14/26

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
Group

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 51 min from Grand Island, NE
3 hrs 9 min from Lincoln, NE
3 hrs 39 min from Omaha, NE
4 hrs 9 min from Sioux City, IA

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Guests frequently mentioned the clean, beautiful grounds and peaceful atmosphere. Many appreciated the quiet setting and nice restrooms, though shower facilities received mixed feedback with drainage concerns.

Catherine W.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2025

Beautiful place

The campground is beautiful and very clean. The only thing is the bathroom is okay, the shower is nasty, I had shower shoes on and still was apprehensive as the drain was very clogged, I jad to get a tick outside and pull all the hair out, after the water drained, half of the shower floor was still like a soup at the bottom of the shower, maybe the floor needs to be done and level to drain properly, the shower curtains slimy as well as the floor Also, ventilation is needed in there. Otherwise, than the shower. The place is great.

Site10 lakeside

Month of VisitSeptember

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Dave K.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2024

Beautiful Park

My dog and I were the only ones there on a quiet Monday night.

Month of VisitJuly

A C.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2022

Great place in a small town!

This was on the south edge of town. Close enough to be able to walk to town. Very clean campgrounds. Nice bathroom! Perfect size little pond to kayak in. Very quiet.

Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area?

Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

Are fires allowed at Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Arnold Lake State Rec Area — Arnold State Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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