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Gremlin Cove Shelter
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Republican City · Nebraska · Harlan County Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Harlan County Lake |
| Location | Republican City · Nebraska · Harlan County Lake |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 08:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 308-799-2105 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Gremlin Cove Shelter is located on the eastern end of Harlan County Lake near Republican City, Nebraska.
The 13,000-acre Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in Nebraska. The lake and surrounding land hold great appeal for sportsmen, birders, naturalists or anyone wanting to just get away.
Recreation Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating.
Walleye, wipers, white bass, northern pike and channel catfish are the most sought-after fish species. Game animals include pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, white-tailed and mule deer, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel.
The lake offers a variety of hiking trails of varying length and style, as well as one equestrian trail a short drive away. An off-road vehicle trail is located in nearby Republican City.
Facilities The facility provides a shelter with multiple benches, grills, two restrooms and a nearby playground and water access.
A boat ramp is nearby for lake access.
The main road is hard surfaced, while others are gravel. A parking lot is provided for the shelter.
Natural Features Located in south central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are primarily mixed grass prairie land. The campground has scattered trees which offer shade during the warmth of summer.
The Republican River Valley was once occupied by one of the greatest concentrations of buffalo on the Great Plains and was a favored hunting ground for the Pawnee, Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Indian tribes.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (308) 799-2105.
Directions, from the listing
From Highway 80, take Highway 183 south to Alma, Nebraska. Turn left onto Highway 136. then turn right on Berrigan Road and travel 1.25 miles to the intersection of Road B. Go straight and travel a quarter mile; the park entrance is on west side of the road.
Trip Card — Gremlin Cove Shelter
Republican City · Nebraska · Harlan County Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Republican City · Nebraska · Harlan County Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10344872 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.