Campers drive right onto the beach at this dispersed camping area along Lake McConaughy's eastern shore. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission manages this drive-in and walk-in site where visitors pay $8 through a ranger box system with minimal on-site supervision. Four-wheel drive vehicles can position directly on the waterfront, while standard cars find spots under large trees set back from the water's edge.
The campground sits on the dam's backside where the sun sets earlier than other lake areas. Anglers fish directly from their campsites, and the location provides immediate access to Nebraska's largest lake for boating and water activities. Campers can find additional camping near Lake Mcconaughy State Recreation Area And Wildlife Management Area throughout the recreation complex. Generator use may occur overnight, so light sleepers should plan accordingly.
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Location
Public CampgroundOgallala Beach is located in Nebraska
Directions
Take Interstate 80 to the Ogallala Exit #126 and turn north on Hwy 61 (or Spruce Street in Ogallala) to the Jct. of Hwy 61 & Hwy 26. Turn East (right) on Hwy 61 North (Hwy 61 will head east and curve to the north, leading you to the lake). Following Hwy 61 approximatley 8 miles from Ogallala to the Headquarters Visitor Center & 1 more mile to Kingsley Dam.
Address
1450 Highway 61n
Ogallala, NE 69153
Coordinates
41.20467015 N
101.72538275 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 26 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 46 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 50 min from Grand Island, NE
- 3 hrs 5 min from Fort Collins, CO
