Overview
A brief introduction to Harlan County Lake
Year round recreational opportunities are available at Nebraska's second largest lake. Fishing, Hunting, Sight Seeing, and Hiking are just some of the activities found at Harlan County Lake. Please come and visit us for a unique experience.
The Harlan County Reservoir includes a dam and a reservoir of 13,250 acres (54 km2) located in Harlan County in south-central Nebraska. Its southernmost part extends into northern Phillips County, Kansas. The reservoir is formed by a dam constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Republican River, which starts in Colorado and ends in Kansas.
The two closest towns are Republican City and Alma. Republican City offers fishing supplies, boat rentals, restaurants and cabins. When the lake is at normal pool, Alma is on the shore line of the lake and offers lodging, restaurants, stores, and churches.
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- Recreation.gov
- Booking site: https://www.recreation.gov
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Other nearby parks
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