Methodist Cove
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 61 |
| Standard, no hookups | 29 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 8 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 120 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
91 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | |||
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 90 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | |||
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | |||
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 80 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | |||
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 65 | Gravel | No | 8 / 1 | ||||
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | |||
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | No | 8 / 1 | ||||
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | |||
| 013 | Standard | Back-in | 80 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 1 | |||
| 015 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 120 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Site Methodist Cove Shelter is listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Republican City, Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 40.0869° N, 99.3156° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bish's RV Of Kearney ↗ | 42.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 45.4 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 5.2 miNorth Shore Marina ↗Boat launch
- 5.5 miPatterson Harbor Marina ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Alma Carnegie LibraryBuilding · Alma · 2.6 mi
- Alma City Auditorium and Sale BarnBuilding · Alma · 2.7 mi
- Pleasant Ridge ChurchBuilding · Phillipsburg · 7.5 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Methodist Cove?
Sites at Methodist Cove are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Methodist Cove?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Methodist Cove have?
99 sites, including 61 standard sites with power, 29 standard sites without power, and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Methodist Cove?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Methodist Cove have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Methodist Cove?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Methodist Cove?
Yes, pets are allowed at Methodist Cove. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Methodist Cove?
Site Methodist Cove Shelter is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Methodist Cove?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Methodist Cove?
Harlan County Lake is popular for fishing, hiking, hunting and boating. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Methodist Cove?
Republican City, Nebraska.
Source: Getting there
What if Methodist Cove is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hunter Cove (4.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby