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Learn more about alerts →RV campers chasing rainbow trout who want water, electric, and sewer at the site. The river gets stocked daily and you can hear it from camp; spring and fall weekends are the sweet spot before the summer crowds and heat hit an already sun-exposed loop.
Tent campers are out entirely (sites 155–186 are RV only), and anyone sensitive to heat should know Campground 3 has minimal shade compared to the park's other loops. Bring a pop-up canopy or you'll bake. Restroom cleanliness also slips during peak summer traffic.
Context for the broader area surrounding Campground 3 (Sites 155-186), 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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Spring and fall deliver the most comfortable camping. Daytime highs run 55–75°F in spring with chilly nights around 35–55°F, ideal for all-day fishing and trail use without overheating. The spring-fed stream stays cold and clear, and trout activity peaks. Wildflowers and fresh green canyon walls make hiking and biking especially rewarding, with fewer crowds than summer. Summer is peak season. Families, heavy campground traffic, kids on bikes. And the largely unshaded Campground 3 feels the heat more than the park's shadier loops. The cold river becomes your natural air conditioner. The park's on-season kicks in February 25th, bringing all amenities back online after the quieter winter months. Off-season offers lighter crowds and peaceful mornings, but the nature center and store may be closed.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Campground 3 (sites 155–186) is part of Roaring River State Park's camping area; the park's campgrounds include basic, electric and sewer/electric/water sites. Showers are generally available during the park's on‑season. Pets are allowed in Missouri state parks.
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