Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area

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Wildlife watching draws campers to Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area, where waterfowl, fireflies, and frogs are regular sightings around the water. Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers near places to camp near Hickman, this campground runs year-round and has electric hookups, drinking water, and trash service. Tent sites sit in a grassy field without pads, and level parking among them is limited. Fishing has reportedly been slow for some time. Cell service is available on-site, and pets are welcome.

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Map & DirectionsStagecoach Lake State Recreation Area is located in Nebraska near Hickman

Public Campground

Directions

From town: Go 1-1/2 mi S on CR.

Coordinates

40.59765926 N
96.64772355 W

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Some Coverage
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Excellent Coverage
Verified by 6 users
Last on 8/7/26
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Some Coverage

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Excellent Coverage
Verified by 6 users
Last on 8/7/26
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Some Coverage

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

50 Amp Hookups

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General Info

Drive Time

21 min from Lincoln, NE
1 hr 3 min from Omaha, NE
1 hr 37 min from Grand Island, NE
1 hr 58 min from Manhattan, KS

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Sarah G.

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Reviewed Jul. 12, 2021

Sweet spot for a night

We stopped for a night in our camper van. In order to avoid paying the RV fee, we used a tent site. Level parking for the tent sites (which are in a grassy field—no tent pads) was limited, but as we were the only vehicle using those, it was fine. It’s a lovely spot, with lots of water fowl, fireflies, and a frog chorus.

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Month of VisitJuly

A H.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 2, 2021

Nice campground, few amenities

The camping spots are nice and spread out. Not a lot to do out there and the fishing hasn't been good for a long time. I like it for a quick getaway when I don't have time to go further from Lincoln.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area has 50 amp electric hookups.

What is the elevation of Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area?

Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area is located at 1279 feet.

Are fires allowed at Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area?

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

Is there cell phone reception at Stagecoach Lake State Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, some coverage for T-Mobile, and excellent coverage for Verizon.

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