4.1243 reviewsPrice
$15 - $23/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
117 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$15 - $23/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
117 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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79025 Sherman Dam Road, Loup City, Nebraska, 68853, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Anglers with a boat get the most out of this place. Walleye and white bass are the draws, Fisherman's Bridge is the go-to spot, and fall weekends in September and October hit the sweet spot for cooler temps and concentrated fish. Site 3 at Thunder Bay has lake views and afternoon
No boat means no real water access. Multiple reviewers confirmed you can't reach the shoreline for fishing or swimming from the campsites, and there are no hiking trails, no beach, and minimal shade on most sites when summer sun hits the open prairie.
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Rated higher than 5% of graded campgrounds
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Fall delivers the best camping window. September and October bring daytime highs in the 50s to 70s with crisp nights, fewer crowds than summer weekends, and productive fishing as cooler water concentrates gamefish near shore. Migrating birds and golden prairie grasses peak in autumn. Spring can be windy but good for sailing. Summer gets hot with minimal shade, though it's the busiest season for swimming and water sports. Winter sees snow and freezing temps but remains open for hardy campers.
Fall noted as best window: cooler days, fewer crowds and productive fishing as waters cool.
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Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area offers extensive amenities ideal for family outings and recreational activities. The campground features 117 picnic tables, 80 grills, and 12 shelters to facilitate group activities or personal retreats. "Facilities include: picnic tables, shelters, water, dump station, modern restrooms, vault toilets, boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, coin-operated showers, and concession." There are accessible boat docks and cabins available for rentals, managed by the local concessionaire.
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