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Lake Ogallala Campground

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Location

Lake Ogallala Campground is located in Nebraska

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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. The easiest way to Lake Ogallala modern campground is to travel to the north end of Kinglsey Dam and take the first right heading East after crossing the dam on the Keystone asphalt road. Follow that asphalt road to the East side of Lake Ogallala to find the modern campground.

Address

1450 Highway 61N
Ogallala, NE 69153

Coordinates

41.22842593 N
101.66098418 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Poor

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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8 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 17, 2024

Rating based on view from camper

East campground Electric Plus Site. Looking for the plus. No RV fill/dump station. Water spigot available. Bath house with pay showers. Daily entry fee (had to purchase on internet), fill/dump station a few miles up the road to the big lake. Just not convenient. Host on site, but sign says off duty, and haven’t seen them. Several piles of dog poop on site and we didn’t bring a dog. Site does have a fire pit, picnic table and a good view of the lake. Not worth what an out of stater had to pay traveling through.

Site46
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Jennifer K., June 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Jennifer K., June 17, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Nice no hookup campground

This review is for the West Campground, which is a Basic site with no hookups. There is water in a couple places but not at each site. The sites do have a picnic table, fire ring or grill. There are trash dumpsters, a playground, porta potties and a more modern restroom at the end of the campground. Most sites are fairly level and have trees for shade. Sites 1-17 are right on the lake, although the sites near the power generating have a strong surphur smell from the water.

This is a great place to stay if you don’t mind no hookups.

Site31
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Lori C., July 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Lori C., July 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Lori C., July 30, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 25, 2021

Shady Retreat from the Lake

This campsite is beautiful - a nice quiet lake with fishing & kayaking, shady spot with electric hookup, and a pretty nice fire pit. Huge cottonwoods surround us with birds chirping into the evening & the crickets singing at night. No water hookups at the site but there is water available - though not a RV fill/dump station. Paid showers available. A great retreat after a day on Lake Mac, which is right next door. No quiet hours on Saturday night. Worth it for the water access to Lake Ogallala!

Site51
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Tracey C., July 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Tracey C., July 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Tracey C., July 25, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 22, 2021

All depends on your neighbors

This place was great up until around 10pm when I noticed a strange pick up in cars coming through. Later I realized these are all the people who don’t want to pay and come in after the gate attendant leaves. Unfortunately, the caravan that came to the site next to mine around 11:30pm was awful. Kids running around screaming and lighting up my tent with flashlights until 1am, the music started at 1:30am, and then illegal fireworks at 2am. When I told them I was trying to sleep I got called some unfavorable names and as a solo female traveler did not feel safe.

I would avoid on Fridays and Saturdays in the summer if you are looking for the peace and serenity other campers mentioned.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Kayla M., June 22, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2021

Quiet and peaceful

This was a great little campsite that’s a little off the beaten path and for us was a nice surprise. The campground was quiet with some wildlife in and around the lake. There’s only a pit toilet and a few outhouses on the tent side. No showers. The only water pump I found was at the fish washing station.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Natalie C., June 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Natalie C., June 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Natalie C., June 20, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 6, 2020

Beautiful place...can be a little smelly

Great sites right on a small peaceful lake. Just know if the wind changes you might get a little smelly at the campsites. Also look at beach camping up at the big lake above the dam. We didn't realize that was there until we drove in so FYI.

  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Evan L., October 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Evan L., October 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Lake Ogallala Campground by Evan L., October 6, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 18, 2020

Nice

Real quick review: Nice little no wake lake. We enjoyed the lake to paddleboard around. Tent camping one side and RV on my the other. Bath house Boat launch Playground RV hookups Dumpstation Short walking trail to the damn spout ..water all sites ..some electric Sites

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lake Ogallala Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lake Ogallala Campground has 30 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the elevation of Lake Ogallala Campground?

Lake Ogallala Campground is located at 3116 feet.

What is the max vehicle length at Lake Ogallala Campground?

Lake Ogallala Campground allows vehicles up to 55 feet.

Are fires allowed at Lake Ogallala Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lake Ogallala Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Lake Ogallala Campground have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lake Ogallala Campground does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Lake Ogallala Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is poor.