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Methodist 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 · 40.08694, -99.31556 · Map |
| Sites | 90 public sites counted from the federal listing — 60 standard electric; 29 standard nonelectric; 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 64 of 90 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 37 of 90 sites Sewer hookups at 33 of 90 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 33 of 90 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 120 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 96 sites · 30 ft: 96 sites · 35 ft: 96 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 99 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 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 Methodist Cove Park is located on the west side of Harlan County Lake by Alma, Nebraska.
The 13,000-acre Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in the state. 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 Methodist Cove Park offers 133 campsites, including a variety of individual, group, electric and non-electric sites. There is also one reservable group picnic shelter for day use.
One large heated shower house with flush toilets is centrally located within the campground and several vault toilets are located throughout the rest of the park. Other amenities include a dump station, drinking water, playground and boat ramp.
The main road is hard surfaced, while others are gravel. A fish cleaning station with grinder and running water is located near the entrance. There two full service marinas on the east end of the lake. 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 U.S. Highway 80, take Highway 183 south to Alma, Nebraska. Turn left on South Street and travel 2.5 miles. The park entrance is on south side of the road.
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Trip Card — Methodist 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 64 · full hookups at 33 |
| Max RV | Up to 120 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 90 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233551 · 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.