Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area Martin Bay Little Thunder Campground / Lone Eagle Campground
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2024

Sandy beaches, starry skies, summer heat

We stayed one night at "Big Mac" on July 6th on our way out to Colorado in beach area 12. We were able to pull right up to the shore. There was a heat wave coming through so it was very hot. The bathrooms (In our spot they were just biffy's) are a bit of a walk from the spot we were at. 

We had 3 setups, a roof top tent, inside the 4runner and a ground tent. All parties slept pretty happily including a 6 year old. We cooked right on the beach and had a campfire. 

Towards midnight we saw some amazing stars that the pictures I included don't do justice. We would stay here again but I would caution anyone coming here to bring some sun screen and ensure you drink a lot of a water. There are some tent spots among the trees that provide more shade.

If you're from a state (Like we are from MN) with lots of beaches and Lakes, it's really "just ok". Don't get me wrong, It's cool you can camp right on the beach and it's probably the most exciting place to be in Nebraska, but that's not saying much.

Sitebeach Area 12
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  • Review photo of Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area Martin Bay Little Thunder Campground / Lone Eagle Campground by Connor M., December 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area Martin Bay Little Thunder Campground / Lone Eagle Campground by Connor M., December 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area Martin Bay Little Thunder Campground / Lone Eagle Campground by Connor M., December 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area Martin Bay Little Thunder Campground / Lone Eagle Campground by Connor M., December 30, 2024