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L
ocated on the east side of Kingsley Dam and
massive Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala is
known as "the little lake." Chilled by the massive
surface of Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala is
a well-known fishing destination, particularly
renowned for its fast-growing and feisty rainbow
trout. Compared to Lake McConaughy, Lake
Ogallala is small, gentle and sedate at 320 acres.
It lacks the sandy beaches of its neighbor to the
west, but its protected shoreline wards off winds.
Along with fishing, visitors come to paddle, camp
and enjoy the scenery.
Lake Ogallala's East and West campgrounds offer
a wide variety of camping amenities. The East
Campground has hard surfaced roads and pads
with 82 Electric Plus sites and a restroom and
shower facility. The West Campground offers 100
Basic campsites across multiple locations on the
west side of the lake and includes many lakefront
sites. Sites in the West Campground are grass and
rock campsites with picnic tables and fire ring/
grill. Other amenities include drinking water, fish
cleaning station, playground and a boat ramp.
FISHING
Lake Ogallala is well-known for its quality fishery,
and rainbow trout are among the species most
popular with anglers. In addition to rainbow trout,
anglers may find yellow perch, channel catfish
and an occasional wiper. There is a fish cleaning
station and improved angler access areas in the
northwest corner, west side and near the Kingsley
Hydro, as well as a kayak launch dock at the North
Boat Ramp. All boats are permitted but Lake
Ogallala is a no-wake lake.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Phone: 308-284-8800
Email: ngpc.lake.mcconaughy@nebraska.gov
Camping Reservations – Know Before You Go
All camping at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala
state recreation areas is by advance reservation
only during peak season, May 20 to September 10.
All camping is first-come, first-served September 11
to May 19.
LAKE OGALLALA STATE RECREATION AREA
