Land and Water Trails

Whether you're into motorsports or horses, nature trails or tubing down the Rupublican River, you'll find a trailhead just for you in Harlan County.

Harlan County Lake

Harlan County Lake has over 13,000 surface acres of water and nearly 75 miles of shoreline, making it Nebraska's second-largest lake.

upcoming events

Memorial Day Weekend May. 25 to May. 27, 2013

South Central 4-H Summer Camps Jun. 1 to Jun. 30, 2013

Turkey Days Jun. 6 to Jun. 9, 2013

Springtime Activities in Harlan County

The spring songbird migration is underway in Harlan County! Dates typically run from April 1 to May 15, but may be impacted by weather patterns.

Other spring events going on now or soon:

Fishing, boating, horseback riding, lakeside walking and hiking, golf, ATV riding at Cedar Run Trail, auctions, and more. Seasonal businesses are opening! Also check for Alma Motocross dates at www.crnhskrmx.com.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily opened portions of the lakebed for recreational use by licensed vehicles; their rules and map can be found here: http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Portals/29/docs/lakesites/harlan/2013%20Lakebed%20Recreational%20Access%20Pamphlet%20and%20Map.pdf

Make your reservations early for Memorial Day weekend! For campgrounds that are "first come, first served," an early arrival is recommended.

posted on April 13, 2013

Big Lake

Harlan County Lake has over 13,000 surface acres of water and nearly 75 miles of shoreline, making it Nebraska's second-largest lake.

boating and watersports at Harlan County Lake

Boating & Watersports

Bring your pontoon boats, fishing boats, jet skis, canoes, and tubes. Harlan County Lake offers over 13,000 surface acres of water for boating enthusiasts.

Fishing

In Harlan County lakes and rivers you'll find walleye, wipers, northern pike, largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, and catfish. Several fishing tournaments are held in Harlan County each year.

Outdoor Trails

Whether you're into motorsports or horses, nature trails or tubing down the Rupublican River, you'll find a trailhead just for you in Harlan County.

Hunting

Learn why hunters come from across the country to hunt turkey, pheasant, waterfowl, mule deer, whitetail deer, dove, quail, rabbits and predators in Harlan County, NE.

Our Communities

Learn more about the towns of Alma, Huntley, Orleans, Oxford, Ragan, Republican City and Stamford, in Harlan County, Nebraska.

Birding

Right in the center of North America’s central flyway, millions of birds of all shapes, sizes and species pass through this area every year. There are many opportunities for uncommon, unusual and interesting bird sightings in Harlan County.