Methodist Cove
Methodist Cove is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Nebraska. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 40.08694, -99.31556
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 308-799-2105
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Methodist Cove
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 surr
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Cove Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Hunter Cove Campground | Private campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Hunter Cove | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.7 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| North Shore Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Gremil Cove Campground | Private campground | 5.3 mi | — | — |
| Patterson Harbor Marina Campground | Private campground | 5.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.