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

Gary L S

Verified

October 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: MCOV

5

The area was well kept. The staff was helpful and considerate. Good people.

Emily S

Verified

October 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: MCOV

5

Beautiful campground, quiet & peaceful! Beautiful views! The campground hosts are very pleasant & helpful! Great prices for full hook-ups! We come back time after time.

Emily S

Verified

October 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: MCOV

5

Beautiful campground, quiet & peaceful! Beautiful views! The campground hosts are very pleasant & helpful! Great prices for full hook-ups! We come back time after time.

Jerry R

Verified

October 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: MCOV

5

Great campground as volunteers keep it neat and clean

Jerry R

Verified

October 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: MCOV

5

Great campground as volunteers keep it neat and clean

Ron R

Verified

October 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: MCOV

5

Park was well kept, sites were roomy, nice shade trees through out the park. We were fortunate enough to get a full hook up site which was great. Will definitely will be back!

Ron R

Verified

October 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: MCOV

5

Park was well kept, sites were roomy, nice shade trees through out the park. We were fortunate enough to get a full hook up site which was great. Will definitely will be back!

Cheryl R

Verified

September 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: MCOV

5

The camp host was very helpful. Quiet,clean and relaxing.

Cheryl R

Verified

September 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: MCOV

5

The camp host was very helpful. Quiet,clean and relaxing.

Donald B

Verified

September 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: MCOV

4

I loved our location out on the point but wish it would have been a full hookup site.

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 22, 2026

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