Can you reserve a site at Methodist Cove?

Yes, Methodist Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Methodist Cove have?

99 sites in total, of which 91 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Methodist Cove?

120 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Methodist Cove?

Yes, pets are allowed at Methodist Cove.

Are campfires allowed at Methodist Cove?

Campfires are not allowed at Methodist Cove.

Methodist Cove, Nebraska — 91 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

91 bookable sites
99 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 sites for day use only
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 120 ft
Up to 125 people per site
Loops: MCOV

Site types

61 Standard Electric
29 Standard Nonelectric
8 Management
1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Shade
Pets allowed
Campfires allowed — not available

Not recorded upstream: fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

99 campsites at Methodist Cove

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	MCOV	Management	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
002	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8	🐾
003	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	90 ft	8	🐾
005	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
006	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
007	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
008	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
009	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
00A	MCOV	Management	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8	🐾
00C	MCOV	Management	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
00D	MCOV	Management	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
010	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
013	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
015	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
016	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
017	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
019	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	85 ft	8	🐾
021	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	120 ft	8	🐾
022	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
023	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
024	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
025	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
026	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
027	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
028	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
029	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8	🐾
030	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
031	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
032	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
033	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
034	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
035	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
036	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
037	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
038	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
039	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	110 ft	8	🐾
040	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
041	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
042	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
044	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8	🐾
045	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8	🐾
046	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
048	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
050	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
052	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
054	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
056	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
057	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
058	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
062	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
063	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
064	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
065	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
075	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
076	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
077	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
078	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
079	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	115 ft	8	🐾
080	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
081	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
082	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
083	MCOV	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
084	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
085	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
086	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
087	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
088	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
089	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
090	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
091	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8	🐾
092	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
093	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
094	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
095	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
096	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
097	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
098	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
099	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
100	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
101	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
102	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	90 ft	8	🐾
103	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
104	MCOV	Management	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8	🐾
105	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
106	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
107	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
108	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
109	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	🐾
110	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
111	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8	🐾
112	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	🐾
113	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
114	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8	🐾
115	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
116	MCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8	🐾
GC-1	MCOV	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	75	🐾
GC-2	MCOV	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	75	🐾
GC-3	MCOV	Management	Back In	Paved	—	125	🐾
Methodist Cove Shelter	MCOV	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Paved	75 ft	50	♿ 🐾

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.

40.08694, -99.31556 · 40°5'13.0"N 99°18'56.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	0.5	0.7	1.4	2.6	4.0	3.8	3.8	3.3	1.9	2.1	0.9	0.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Methodist Cove

Can you reserve a site at Methodist Cove?: Yes, Methodist Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Methodist Cove have?: 99 sites in total, of which 91 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Methodist Cove?: 120 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Methodist Cove?: Yes, pets are allowed at Methodist Cove.
Does Methodist Cove have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Methodist Cove?: Campfires are not allowed at Methodist Cove.

Camping near Methodist Cove

Hunter Cove 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Township Hall and Visitor Center 50.5 mi · Visitor Center

Contact

Phone 308-799-2105
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Methodist Cove