Anglers and swimmers find direct access to Red Willow Reservoir from this lakeside campground in southwestern Nebraska. North Lookout provides full RV hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections, plus restrooms and shower facilities for tent campers. The campground allows pets and campfires.
Sites sit near the water's edge with boat access for fishing enthusiasts targeting the reservoir's bass and walleye populations. Willow View Campground — Red Willow Reservoir SRA offers additional lakefront camping less than a mile northeast. Reservations help secure spots during peak fishing seasons and summer weekends when swimming draws families to the area.
Description
Some of the finest fishing and hunting in the state are found at Red Willow SRA, and the area has excellent facilities for camping and water-oriented recreation. Red Willow SRA offers 4,320 acres of land around a 1,628-acre lake. Camping, swimming, picnicking, and water recreation are very popular at Red Willow.
Park entry permit is required of all vehicles. 40ft maximum length camping unit. No livestock allowed. All pets must be on a leash no longer than 6' No golf carts/4 wheelers
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission maintains the right to establish "black-out" dates and reserve facilities or lodging for Special Events and maintenance related needs.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundNorth Lookout — Red Willow State Recreation Area is located in Nebraska
Directions
11 miles north of McCook, NE or 54 miles south of North Platte, NE
Address
72718 Trail 2
Mc Cook, NE 69001
Coordinates
40.361251949193814 N
100.66465671291289 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/27/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
