Hunter Cove
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 · 40.08306, -99.22770 · Map |
| Sites | 128 public sites counted from the federal listing — 80 standard electric; 28 standard nonelectric; 20 tent only nonelectric |
| 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 82 of 128 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 7 of 128 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 128 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 128 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 | Longest reported site fits 85 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 112 sites · 30 ft: 112 sites · 35 ft: 110 sites · 40 ft: 96 sites |
| 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 6:00 PM · Out 6:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 113 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 308-799-2105 |
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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 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Hunter Cove Park 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 Hunter Cove Park offers 150 campsites, both with and without electric hookups.
The facility provides a playground, a volleyball court and a boat ramp and two full service marinas are located on the east end of the lake.
The main road is hard surfaced, while others are gravel. A fish cleaning station with grinder and running water is located near the entrance.
Natural Features Located in south central Nebraska, lands surrounding Harlan County Lake are primarily mixed grass prairie land. The campground is mostly forested, offering ample 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.
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. Turn right and travel one mile; the park entrance is on south side of the road.
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Trip Card — Hunter Cove
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 82 |
| Max RV | Up to 85 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 128 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233517 · 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.