Anglers and boaters will find direct access to Red Willow Reservoir at this state recreation area campground, which operates year-round with both electric hookups and primitive options available. The facility provides gravel camping pads with minimal tree cover, reflecting its newer development according to visitor accounts.
Campers can choose between drive-in sites with electric hookups or hike-in primitive areas, all featuring standard amenities including restrooms, showers, and a dump station. The campground allows pets and campfires, with picnic tables at each site. Reservations are available for those planning ahead, and the gravel surfaces accommodate RVs of various sizes seeking lakeside camping in southwest Nebraska.
Description
Red Willow Reservoir SRA offers campers Electric Plus, Electric, Basic and Primitive campsites. There are 48 camping pads with 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups, with access to showers and a dump and fill station. Willow View Campground also offers a panoramic view of the lake.
Red Willow offers numerous Basic and Primitive camping for those that don’t need electricity or modern facilities.
All camping is first-come, first-served and campers register their nightly camping fees in a raised, locked box called an iron ranger. Self-service envelopes are provided at each iron ranger station. Check or cash only. Iron rangers are generally located near the park entrance or in the campground area. On-site camping informational signs are provided to help guide campers with the self-registration process.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRed Willow Reservoir State Rec Area is located in Nebraska near McCook
Directions
NW of Norfolk : From Hwy 13 turn west (on gravel) 852 Rd. 2 miles, turn South (left) on 549 Avenue to 851 Rd. 1 mile west (right) then north (right) 1/2 mile to enter park or go through Pierce (for paved roads) to west Willow Street and follow park signs.
Coordinates
40.35400096 N
100.67800075 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 28 min from Grand Island, NE
- 3 hrs 31 min from Lincoln, NE
- 3 hrs 44 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 3 hrs 51 min from Greeley, CO
