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Learn more about alerts →Anglers who want to roll out of bed and into trout water will find this hard to beat. The on-site hatchery keeps the river stocked, seven trails cover the ridgelines, and shaded hookup sites fill fast, so book early and ask for a shaded spot in the 42-77 range.
Tent campers are out entirely since this loop is RV hookups only. Bass and crappie anglers won't find their fish here, and if peak-season crowds around the fishing holes will grind your gears, mid-week or shoulder season is really the only workaround.
Context for the broader area surrounding Campground 1 (Sites 1-6 And 42-77), sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Virginia+Smith+Dam">Virginia Smith Dam</a> (formerly called Calamus Dam) and Calamus Reservoir, <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=North Loup Division Project">North Loup Division, P-SMBP</a>, are on the Calamus River in Nebraska. Recreation at the site is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year round. Available species include walleye, wiper, white bass, northern pike, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and crappie. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. The reservoir has 5,142 water surface acres, 6404 land acres and 31 miles of shoreline. <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_cane.pl">Current reservoir level.</a>
Site is 5 miles northwest of Burwell. Nearest highway is Nebraska 91.
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The park's prime season kicks off February 25th, when full amenities including water hookups and shower facilities become available for campers. Spring through fall offers the most comfortable weather for exploring the trails and casting a line, though the park's sheltered valley provides some protection from harsh conditions. During the off-season, you'll find a quieter, more rustic experience as some services scale back—but the trout keep biting and the scenery remains stunning year-round.
Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.
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Campground 1 includes sites with electric and sewer/electric/water hookups and picnic tables. Pets are allowed in Missouri state parks per park policy.
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