Methodist Cove Campground
Methodist Shelter House
Lake front campsites
Methodist Cove boat ramp
Entrance to Methodist Cove Campground

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Available sites

90 total sites

About Methodist Cove

Methodist Cove Park is located on the west side of Harlan County Lake by Alma, Nebraska. The 13,000-acre Harlan County Lake is the second largest lake in the state. The lake and surrounding land hold great appeal for sportsmen, birders, naturalists or anyone wanting to just get away.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

90 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 027, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 029, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 030, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 031, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 033, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 034, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 035, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 036, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 037, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 038, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 039, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 040, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 041, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 042, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 044, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 045, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 046, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 048, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 050, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 052, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 054, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 056, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 057, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 058, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 062, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 063, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 064, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 065, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 075, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 076, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 077, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 078, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 079, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 080, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 081, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 082, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 083, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 084, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 085, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 086, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 087, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 088, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 089, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 090, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 091, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 092, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 093, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 094, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 095, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 096, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 097, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 098, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 099, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 100, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 101, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 102, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 103, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 105, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 106, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 107, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 108, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 109, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 110, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 111, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 112, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 113, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 114, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 115, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 116, Loop: MCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel

Reviews (547)

What Guests Are Saying

Methodist Cove offers a clean, well-maintained campground with spacious sites, beautiful lake views, and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, clean facilities, and ample shade from trees. While some noted issues with bugs and limited water access at certain sites, overall experiences were positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
547 reviews
5
64.7%
354
4
24.7%
135
3
6.6%
36
2
3.3%
18
1
0.7%
4

cheryl w

Verified

August 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MCOV

5

Excellent spot with water view. Clean facilities, well maintained grounds, easy access, good Verizon signal.
We will stay again.

anisha d

Verified

August 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: MCOV

4

Clean campgrounds

Scotlyn T

Verified

August 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: MCOV

4

Nicely maintained site. Good amount of shade.

Ron W

Verified

August 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: MCOV

5

I like camping there. The campsite is nice and big. The park is clean and I love the trees. We try to camp there at least once a year.

David P

Verified

August 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: MCOV

5

Very nice COE Park. No one at the entry gate. No maps or check-in process. Just purely self-service. But the washer and dryer in the restrooms was a nice addition.

Paul R

Verified

August 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: MCOV

5

Harlan County Dam Methodist Cove Campground is a quiet, peaceful, and relaxing with many shaded sites, some fully shaded. Sites are large, spread out, level and maintained well. Many are lake view and even tho lake is really low, it was still a beautiful view. Town of Alma 5 minutes away for anything you might need. Highly recommend!

Andrew L

Verified

August 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MCOV

5

The Park Custodian were nice helpful personnel.

Tammy M

Verified

August 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: MCOV

5

Nice,quiet,clean campground

Diana M

Verified

August 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: MCOV

4

Great camping park! Showers/bathroom was clean and tidy every day we were there (8 days). Park was mowed once during that time. The park shelter was clean and tidy as well!

Martin S

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: MCOV

4

Very clean well kept park. Local area has many activities

Location & Directions for Methodist Cove

70788 Corps Road A, Republican City, NE 68971-9742 United States

Elevation: 593 ft

Getting There

From U.S. Highway 80, take Highway 183 south to Alma, Nebraska. Turn left on South Street and travel 2.5 mi. The park entrance is on south side of the road.

Nearest town

Republican City, NE - 6.2 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Highway access

Methodist Cove is accessible via U.S. Highway 80 and Highway 183, which leads south to Alma, Nebraska.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Only one camping unit allowed per site
  • All campers must check in when arriving at park
  • Maximum of six people allowed per site
  • An attendant is on duty during the peak season of May through September
  • Secure coolers and boating equipment each night to prevent thefts
  • Off-road vehicles are not permitted
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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