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Learn more about alerts →Groups centered on singletrack riding or paddling the clear, deep mine lakes will get the most out of this spot. Portsmouth Mine Lake is right there for swimming and snorkeling, and the trail network starts practically at camp. Bring all your water and supplies from Crosby or Iro
No showers, no confirmed potable water at the group site, and wind-shifted odors from the nearby wastewater plant are real. Family groups expecting standard state park comforts, or anyone traveling solo, should book into the main Portsmouth campground complex instead.
Context for the broader area surrounding Group Camp, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ne01077.htm">Sherman Dam</a>, <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/farwell.html">Farwell Unit, P-SMBP</a>, lies across Oak Creek, about 5 miles northeast of Loup City. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, northern pike, and channel and flathead catfish. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing extreme fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 2,870 surface acres. Fishing season year-round.3,160 acres are open to public hunting for deer, waterfowl, and upland game. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission manages recreation at this site for the Bureau of Reclamation. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ne82903.htm">Current Reservoir Levels</a>
Nearest highway is Nebraska 92. Site is 5 miles northeast of Loup City.
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Summer delivers the full experience. Daytime highs in the 70s–80s°F and nights in the 50s–60s°F make Portsmouth Lake perfect for swimming after long trail rides. The water warms enough for paddling and snorkeling, trails dry out fast, and organized rides and events fill the calendar. Spring and fall offer milder temps (ideal for biking without overheating) and dramatic color shows, but the water stays cold. The group camp operates late April through late October. Expect mosquitoes in season. Winters are harsh and the camp closes completely.
Summer delivers full experience: warm days, swimming, paddling and peak biking season.
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Secondary sources document that the Portsmouth campground complex offers typical campground facilities (toilets, potable water, showers, and an RV dump), but the group camp listing explicitly notes that showers are not provided at the group camp. Other specific amenities for the group camp (tables, fire rings, hookups, toilet type, dump station access, etc.) are not explicitly documented for the group camp and are left unspecified here.
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