Johnson Lake State Recreation Area Campground Nebraska

1 East Park Dr. 25A
Elwood, Nebraska 68937
308 785-2685

Lat / Long:

40.68477, -99.83121

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area campgrounds are located next to the beautiful lake and have a total of 112 campsites with electric hookups. Primitive/basic tent camping sites are also available.

Main campground (82 sites) is on the south east side of the lake. The campground is shady and located close to shower facilities. It also has a sandy beach area and plenty of picnic areas. Inlet campground (3o sites) has several waterfront campsites. It also has a boat ramp and excellent bank fishing.

Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilet, hot showers, laundry facilities and a dump station. There’s also a camp host, boat ramp, playground and picnic area.

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area – Activities & Info

Johnson Lake is the main attraction, which offers a variety of water sports and outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, water-skiing, sailboarding, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and some mighty fine fishing. Other activities include hiking, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. For golfers, there is also an 18-hole golf course close by.

You may also be interested in Fort Kearny State Recreation Area or Windmill State Recreation Area.

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Best Campsites

Main: 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82; Inlet: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29

Regions

• Lake
• Midwest
• Nebraska State Park

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Electric Hookup
• Primitive
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Comfort Station
• Dock
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Electrical Hookup
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Hookups
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Beach
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Jet Skiing
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Playground
• Sailing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Skiing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Wind Surfing