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

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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

Micky B

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: MCOV

5

We had a good time, we love coming there. If there would be one suggestion, wish that you could put in the Beach area so you can go sit down by the water some on like a Sandy Beach or something because the beach area is your way across the lake and we would like to stay by our campsite more and have a Beach area. Don't know if that's possible at all it's just a suggestion.

Doyle B

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: MCOV

5

Our old spot was booked and pick a different one!! Like our old but really liked the new spot. Think we will keep this spot. Sad the day we left they closed Methodist Cove boat ramp. We had used it all weekend. Love this lake and meet new people from Holdrege NE!!!

Debi F

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: MCOV

5

Love Methodist

LISA D

Verified

July 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: MCOV

5

Beautiful spot. Clean bathrooms & showers.

Larry H

Verified

July 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: MCOV

5

Site was great, volunteer that signed us in was fantastic, the laundry was a big plus as well.
5 stars is not enough it deserves at least 10

Lorna R

Verified

July 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: MCOV

5

Beautiful campsites very well spaced. Sunsets were awesome. Looked like fishing was good (we didn't have a license, but watched others haul in some "wipers" The showers were very good, clean with good pressure and many to choose from. The grounds were well maintained. Garbage area was handy and clean around it. Dump station was clean and had potable water. We rode our e-bikes along the very well maintained path into Alma and enjoyed going up and down the streets admiring the well kept houses and beautiful yards. We enjoyed our time so much and have this spot as our new standard that we hope for whenever or wherever we camp.

Dwayne C

Verified

July 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: MCOV

4

Level campsites, easy access.

James K

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: MCOV

3

Bad site if it rains I guess. At least the low spot isn't on the side you want to exit your camper. We got here and found plenty of water left from a recent rainfall on the left side (driver side). We had to move more to the right (passenger side) to avoid the soft ground and that put us farther from the sewer connection than I would have liked, but it worked reasonably well.
A common theme with many of the the COE sites we've used is oddly positioned utilities and badly negative slope sites. Check out other sites I've reviewed.

Tim S

Verified

June 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: MCOV

5

Methodist is the best camp ground at Halrn county reservoir it would be nice to have more electric stalls and a few first come first server there plenty of room and stop closing the ones on the east end fix them up.

stephanie n

Verified

June 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: MCOV

3

I would rate it excellent if I knew all dogs at campsites are on leashes, during our visit at Methodist cove on Friday night there was a dog fight, one dog was dead and the other I couldn't tell but very sad, even knowing it was their own two dogs in that group, just thinking it could have been someone else animal. I know there are others with Golden Retrievers out too, and they are good dogs, but just never know when they can turn too not have them on leashes. But overall love the lake! 😊 The lady's that do cleanup do a very excellent job! Very Friendly

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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