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Lake McConaughy

on the North Platte River, Ogallala, NE
Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Ogallala
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Most recent review
- 20 May 2012
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Ogallala, Nebraska
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This is a very large reservoir and has literally miles of beach. If you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle, you can access almost any stretch of beach as you can drive right on the beaches here. You can also camp on the beach or in one of the many campgrounds around the lake. Just remember, lots of people enjoy... More

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Lincoln, Nebraska
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This is truly an incredible lake and the beaches are the very best. Great place for family fun, lots of room. Spend a week or so you'll love it. More

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North Platte, Nebraska
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

the Lake is by far the best lake I have ever been too! They try and keep it cleaned up. Great camping and outdoor experience there is no place around here that even comes close to compete. More

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Springfield, Illinois
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39 reviews 39 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

When i was here it was fro a rest from driving and to enjoy some sunshine. There was a suv painted like a cow that the driver was a jet ski instructor getting ready to take some kids out on the water. I went to the hill top restaurant that overlooks the lake and ran into guy with black shirts... More

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Niwot, Colorado
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129 reviews 129 reviews
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Camped at the first camp ground to the left just past the dam. The lake is clean and the sandy beach is nice. We will come back More

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Yuma, Colorado, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

we had a good time, we have two little girls and two dogs and had a great time. More

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Red Wing, Minnesota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2011

I camped on the beach of Lake McConaughy with 2 teenagers and a 5 year old. The lake was warm, the sand was soft, and there were NO misquitos, I don't know how that was possible. I wish we could've stayed longer. We did get stuck driving on the beach so be warned. There were several other people that got... More

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kearney ne
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64 reviews 64 reviews
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2010

For several years there was a drought and the lake seemed more sand than lake but in the last few years the Lake is getting back up to par. Lots of sand for sand castles and great water for swimming, fishing, boating. Great camping sites too. More

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