State park

Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area

The park entrance is 4.4 miles from Keystone. Day use costs Park permit $7/$35 NE plates; $14/$70 out-of-state. Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area is a state park in Keith County, Nebraska.

Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area map

Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Entry to Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area costs Park permit $7/$35 NE plates; $14/$70 out-of-state.
Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area is 4.4 miles from Keystone.
Yes, Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area is open to swimming at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area.

Before you go

Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area is 4.4 miles from Keystone.

Trails

  • Bluff National Recreation Areas Pine Ridge National Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • Hills Willow Creek Windmill State Recreation Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • Cowboy Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page

What to see

  • Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
  • State recreation area Designation in agency park name

Swimming

  • Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area