$10 - $35 / night

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Memphis Lake State Rec Area

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Location

Memphis Lake State Rec Area is located in Nebraska

Directions

From Lincoln, go north on hwy 77 to hwy 63 (located between Ceresco and Wahoo). Take hwy 63 east to Memphis and go through Memphis to park and watch signs. From Omaha, go west on interstate 80 to the Greenwood Interchange, then north on hwy 63 to hwy 6, east on hwy 6/63 to Ashland, and north on hwy 63 to Memphis. Go through Memphis and watch for signs to the park.

Coordinates

41.10245945418461 N
96.44235388714077 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Pull-Through Sites

$10 - $35

/ night

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John G.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 26, 2022

Sweet utility-camping while traversing I-80

We like a primitive camp with pit toilets and basic water. This camp was a great stop off of I-80, further out than the closer in crowded RV parks. First come first serve, it was 10% full on the last Thursday in June. Great little stocked fishing lake with sites all fairly close to the long northern shore of the lake. Redwing blackbirds, geese, and lightning bugs tucked in between the corn fields. We camped in #19 which was in a dark spot between the bright peach streetlights on either end of the campground. Much better than we expected to find for just a utility stop. Highly recommended! Memphis sleepy little prosperous town, Ashland bigger with sweet downtown area

Site#19

Month of VisitJuly

Whitney R.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 27, 2021

Such a nice and relaxing weekend!

This is such a nice and clean campground! There were lots of mature trees to camp under, and we were also close to the water. Our campsite came with a picnic table and fire ring. We went on a nice weekend the first of April so it was "off season". The price was $10 a night. The game warden drove around often checking to see if anyone needed anything and people were following the rules. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because there weren't any scenic walking trails that I found, but there was fishing and a small playground if you have children. Overall we will definitely return!

Month of VisitMay

Becky D.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 21, 2021

Small lake

We camped in the primitive area which is provided a picnic table and fire ring. There is an area that they are cutting trees down I'm guessing to make more camp spots. Prices vary by where you camp at.

David L.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 16, 2020

Camping Right on the Lake

It is a nice spot a bit off of the main roads. Many of the tent sites allow you to camp right next to the lake. It's generally pretty quiet and people respect the 10 pm quiet hours rule. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.

Month of VisitSeptember

Tony B.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2020

Peace and quiet

This lake has great fishing and has peace, and quiet. The lake is a no wake zone, so kayaks, and canoes are great. The campsites have plenty of shade, and a few electrical hook ups. The bathrooms could use a upgrade or a good cleaning, and the one by are site was locked up and not open. There is geese feces through out the park. There is also a bar or concession near the entrance of the park. They sell bait, ice, and I believe canoe rentals there.

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Jerry B.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 3, 2019

One of my favorites

Tent camping sites. No electrical hookups but you can still camp in campers if you want. Beautiful Campground with lots of trees and shade. Very nice Lake with fishing available. There appears to be an option for canoe rentals available. Boat ramp and dock. Multiple bathroom locations within the campground. Picnic tables near the water. I’ve kayaked the lake! So much fun.

Roger S.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2019

Scenic spot

Scenic lakeside campsites. A great time. Upkeep could be better as dumpsters were overflowing however.

Jordan H.

Guide

Reviewed May. 31, 2019

My favorite

If you want to get away in Nebraska, this is the place. There’s no electricity or running water. The outhouses are kinda gross. There’s an awesome bar right outside the park, too.

Pat V.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 4, 2019

Nice spring night!

We really enjoyed taking our boys out to Memphis SRA for a quick overnight camp. We are still in the middle of some bird migrations, so the geese we really loud but that is just due time of year. The boys did some fishing, but nothing was biting when we were there. The one big downfall is the number of trailers there running their generators. That did get annoying at night, but overall we will be back!

Jill R.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2016

Perfectly Primitive

this place is awesome for people who enjoy camping next to a lake, but also dont mind the lack of ammenities. This place offers primitive camping, there are not really set camp grounds, it seemed like a free for all for which beautiful shade tree you want to camp under. Water, vault toilets and a dump station is available. There is also a fun and safe play ground for the young ones to burn some energy on.