Public Campground
Bowman Lake State Recreation Area
Bowman Lake State Recreation Area near Loup City, Nebraska, features flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 90°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby Sherman Reservoir for fishing and boating activities.
Description
Middle Loup River access and 20-acre lake. Excellent location for fishing, camping, picnicking and swimming. Tent camping only.
Detours Nearby

Riverside City Park
38 min away

Cuzn Eddyz Campground
44 min away
Drive Time
- 50 min from Grand Island, NE
- 2 hrs 9 min from Lincoln, NE
- 2 hrs 32 min from Omaha, NE
- 3 hrs 19 min from Sioux City, IA
Location
Bowman Lake State Recreation Area is located in Nebraska
Directions
From town, W 0.5 mi on Hwy 10 (L). Entrance fee required.
Coordinates
41.2760003 N
98.99100036 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Fires

