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Price
$7 - $70/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
153 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$7 - $70/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
153 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1 East Park Dr. 25A, Elwood, Nebraska, 68937-9804, United States
Families and boaters who reserve early for a summer weekend will get the most out of this place. Site 66 or 75 puts you near lake views and the playground; site 23 on the inlet side lands you steps from a fishing pier. The cottonwoods keep things cool even when it hits 90, and su
No water hookups at the pads is a real inconvenience for anyone relying on a full setup, so bring extra hose. Quiet hours enforcement is spotty, and a handful of reviews describe an unwelcoming atmosphere toward visitors who don't fit the local crowd, so campers who've had that e
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Summer brings the best conditions for lake activities, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s°F (occasionally low 90s) and comfortable nights in the 60s. This is peak season for the marina, beaches, and boat ramps. Winter temperatures drop to freezing with occasional snow. Lake breezes intensify during warmer months. Sites near the dam offer more wind protection while maintaining access to the water.
Peak season for marina, beaches and swimming; warm weather and full activity offerings.
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Johnson Lake State Recreation Area provides a range of amenities designed to offer comfort and convenience to campers. The campground includes both modern and primitive facilities. Key amenities include 82 camper pads with electrical hookups, 30 non-designated campsites in the main campground, and 31 camper pads with electrical hookups, along with 10 non-designated campsites at the inlet campground. Showers, modern restrooms, dump stations, picnic tables, grills, a sandy swimming beach, boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, and accessible fishing piers are available. Fire rings and vault toilets are also provided. Campers may find shaded sites under large cottonwood trees, and the grounds are well-maintained with large grassy and gravel pads.
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Site 23 on the inlet side is described as 'shady, warm, breezy' and near a fishing pier.
Site 66 offers a good view of the lake.
Site 75 is noted for its lake view and proximity to playgrounds.
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