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Learn more about alerts →Mountain bikers get the most from this place: trails leave almost directly from camp, and the flooded mining pit lakes add a genuinely unusual backdrop. Families with kids appreciate the small beach pond, and reserving an electric site 120 days out is worth the extra effort.
No potable water on-site and no dump station, so self-contained RV setups need to plan accordingly. Summer bug pressure is heavy enough that reviewers specifically flag deer flies and ticks, if insects make or break a trip, the shoulder seasons are considerably more pleasant.
Context for the broader area surrounding Portsmouth Campground, 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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Portsmouth Campground welcomes visitors from late spring through fall, with exact dates varying by season and weather conditions. Summer brings long, warm days perfect for all-day adventures, though you'll want to pack bug spray and tick checks into your routine—mosquitoes, deer flies, and ticks are active companions during the height of the season. Shoulder seasons often offer fewer insects and beautiful fall colors or spring wildflowers, making them ideal times for a visit.
Ideal summer temps, beach/swim, mountain-bike season and programs make summer peak season.
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Developed campground with restroom and shower buildings, a mix of site types (including electric sites), and nearby beach and trail access. Reviewers note generally clean facilities but occasional maintenance issues with restrooms/showers.
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