Methodist Cove

Methodist Cove offers a boat ramp providing direct access to Harlan County Lake, Nebraska's second-largest lake at 13,000 acres. Located on the west side of the lake near Alma, this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility is easily reached by taking Highway 183 south from U.S. Highway 80 to Alma, then traveling 2.5 miles south on South Street. The ramp supports a variety of water activities including boating, water skiing, fishing, and paddling.

The site includes full amenities for boaters and campers, with 133 campsites (many with electric hookups), potable water, a dump station, and shower facilities available at the adjacent campground. Harlan County Lake is well-known for walleye, wipers, catfish, and bass fishing. **Note:** The ramp has experienced seasonal closures due to low water levels—contact the facility at 308-799-2105 before visiting to confirm current access conditions. The area offers year-round recreational opportunities for those seeking fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

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,...

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.

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