Sutherland State Rec Area, near Sutherland, Nebraska, is a solid choice for campers looking to unwind by the water. With a mix of RV and tent sites, you can set up camp right next to the reservoir, enjoying the breeze and the scenic views.

This campground offers a few key amenities that make your stay comfortable. There are picnic tables and fire rings available, perfect for cooking up a meal or roasting marshmallows after a day of exploring. Visitors have mentioned that the vault toilets are conveniently located, which is always a plus when you're out in nature.

If you're in the mood for some peace and quiet, many campers have found spots away from the busier areas, like near the lake, where the sounds of the road and nearby power station fade into the background. One camper noted, “Great spot for a quick overnight stay,” highlighting the campground's appeal for those just passing through.

For those who want to stretch their legs, the area around the campground is great for a leisurely stroll or a quick hike. Plus, you're just a stone's throw from the golf course, where you can grab a bite or a drink. Whether you're here for a night or a weekend, Sutherland State Rec Area offers a laid-back atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Sutherland State Rec Area

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I live in Denver. I sail in Maine and commute in my minimalist camper van. Returning West, I was tired and it was getting dark and a big storm was about to bust loose. I looked at my map and saw a patch of green with blue in the middle, right off the highway and headed for it. Sutherland Park State Recreation Area is on a lake formed by a dam with a small hydropower plant. There's a campground away from the water, but it was deserted and creeped me out. The other camping was by the lake. Nice breeze. $7/night. Pay at the bar/golf course club house serving the locals.

Great place to stop on an X-C road trip 

Lots of RV sites but we were able to pitch our tent by the beach and there was plenty of space. Got super windy by the reservoir. The woman at the golf course clubhouse, which is also the front desk of the campground, let us cook dinner at the tables behind the clubhouse and use the outdoor bathrooms there.

Nice campground on the Sutherland reservoir

Tent camped on the shore of the reservoir, this was a nice enough spot although a little noisy from the road and power station across the reservoir. 

Nice stopover

I drove beyond the golf course campground &amp; found a spot next to the lake that had a fire ring. The road &amp; plant noise did not bother me. Great spot for a quick overnight stay.

Quiet Little Spot

I entered the south side camping  which is much like other sites with close camping, there is electric and a vault toilet. If a person follows the small road at the end of the south side camping it takes you to the west side camping which is random spots along the road to camp next to the water. Some have tables and fire rings other do not.  There is a vault toilet at the end of the loop. 

$30 for electric sites
$7 daily vehicle fee for NE license
$14 daily vehicle fee for non- NE
$15 tent sites

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